The Outer Banks barrier islands rank No. 10 on a list of top travel spots that offer pleasant weather and summertime activities at an affordable price, according to U.S. News & World Report.

In its 2025 rankings of the Best Summer Vacations in the USA, U.S. News & World Report placed the Outer Banks at No. 14, applauding the barrier islands’ blend of natural beauty and historical depth.

In fact, the entire inshore fishery turns on as the water slowly begins to cool after the hot summer months. The best bet for offshore fishing is for sailfish, a smaller species of billfish that ...

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