From the mysterious disappearance of Roanoke settlers to the Wright brothers' first flight, the Outer Banks are historically important yes, but they are also postcard pretty with enough beach to share between summer visitors.
Tropical plants flourish even during winter months in the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden's Orchid Conservatory, but it's in Spring and Summer that this garden is at its most colorful inside and out. Trails here wind past fountains, bright azaleas and take a detour through adjoining woodlands. Especially for young ones is the Willow Maze, designed to teach children about plant parts and their function.
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