Outer Banks Guidebooks available here

Each guide contains complete, up-to-date information on everything you need to know for your vacation to — Corolla, Hatteras Island, Nags Head, Ocracoke Island and Roanoke Island. There is a complete listing of where to stay (lodging accommodations and vacation rentals), what to do (attractions, recreation), where to eat and shop (restaurants and shopping.) Each guide has wonderful, detailed walking or driving tours for that area as well as rich history and stories of times gone by.

The following websites complement each guidebook:

Corolla Walking Tour & Guidebook

By Norris Austin, Molly Harrison and Whiting Lee Schindel

Whether you are planning a visit to Corolla or are already here and looking for something to do, you'll find what you need in this guide. The first part guides you along the Corolla Village Walking Tour, a specially mapped out and well-planned tour form the Whalehead Club and Currituck Beach Lighthouse to the historic homes and buildings of Corolla Village. The second part of the book, the Corolla Guide, gives you the inside scoop on the attraction, activities, shops, restaurants and places to stay in this area of the Outer Banks.

Includes pull-out maps of Corolla and Corolla Village.

Price: $12.95 USD + shipping and handling*

Hatteras Island Driving Tour & Guidebook

By Molly Harrison

This book is for those of us who get the feeling of pure joy when we are on our way to Hatteras. Hatteras Island Then and Now gives you information both on what you see today and what you might not see — the fascinating history of this island, architecture and stories. Half the guide is dedicated to complete, up-to-date information on Hatteras Island as a vacation destination. The other half provides everything you'll need to really appreciate what life on Hatteras Island use to be like, with old photos, maps and a driving tour from Oregon Inlet to Hatteras Village.

Includes pull-out maps of Hatteras Island, Avon, Buxton/Frisco, and Rodanthe/Waves/Salvo.

Price: $10.95 USD + shipping and handling*

Nags Head Walking Tour & Guidebook

Walking Tour by Susan Byrum Rountree & Guidebook by Whiting Lee Schindel

If you love Nags Head, this book will be your favorite source. You'll find information on both what you see today and what you might not see — the rich and interesting history of a town, its historic structures and the people who shaped the culture. Half the guide is dedicated to complete and up to date information on Nags Head as a vacation destination. The other half provides everything you need to really appreciate what life in Nags Head used to be like, with old photos, maps and a tour of the historic cottages.

Includes a pull-out map of North and South Nags Head.

Price: $10.95 USD + shipping and handling*

Ocracoke Island Walking Tour & Guidebook

By Ruth Fordon & Jenny Scarborough

This book is designed to help you discover the joys of this magical island. The first part of this book guides you along the Ocracoke Walking Tour, a specially mapped-out and well-planned tour throughout this charming village. The second part of the book, the Ocracoke Island Guide, gives you the lowdown on all the great attractions, activities, restaurants, shops and accommodations on the entire island. If you're planning a visit to the island or are already here and preparing for a tour, you're in for a real treat.

Includes pull-out maps of Ocracoke Island and Ocracoke Village.

Price: $12.95 USD + shipping and handling*

Manteo Walking Tour and the Roanoke Island Guidebook

Walking Tour by Molly Harrison and Guidebook by Whiting Lee Schindel

This is really two books in one. The first part of this book guides you along the Manteo Walking Tour, a specially mapped-out and well-planned tour throughout this charming historic waterfront area. The second part of the book, the Roanoke Island Guide, gives you the lowdown on all the great attractions, activities, restaurants, shops and accommodations on the entire island. Whether you are planning a visit or are already on Roanoke Island and preparing for a tour, you are in for a real treat.

Includes pull-out maps of Manteo Walking Tour and Roanoke Island

Price: $10.95 USD + shipping and handling*