# @_itsmelaurenc on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DcrzGhLtHRd
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70000373-itsmelaurenc-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-31T00:37:54.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Lauren Cooper | SAHM | NJ Mom (@_Itsmelaurenc) — https://gondola.cc/_Itsmelaurenc

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6 years of doing the Outer Banks, so at this point we definitely have our FAVORITES ⬇️ If you’re planning an OBX trip, SAVE THIS because these are a few places and things we’ve genuinely loved this year!

🍴Restaurants
@papercanoeobx - go here every year at the end of our trip! 
@obxtrio - great drinks, great food and fun market as well!
@mamakwans - such a good casual lunch spot
@oceanblvdnc - menu is delicious, and those lamb chops were the best I’ve had in a minute 🙌🏾 

☕️ COFFEE
@shorecoffeeroasters - tried for the first time this year, we went twice and loved it!
@duckscottage - Nice to grab coffee, matcha or pastry, and walk around Duck Boardwalk 

🍩 Sweets 
@duckdonuts - I mean…when in Duck. 😂 It originated here, so this is mandatory.
@donutzonastick - we love it! Ice cream and donuts never miss!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 WITH THE KIDS
@currituckbeachlighthouse - did this for the first time and it was so much fun! Must be 4+. 
- Currituck Maritime Museum - across from lighthouse, free and interactive!
- Lost Treasure Golf — the kids LOVE that you ride the little mining train up to start the course
@islandbookstoresobx - cutest bookstore ever! Very very extensive selection, we spent an hour here 🥰
@turfsupobx — such a fun switch-up from the beach!
@townofduck - so many FREE family activities throughout the summer like story time, chalk art, magic shows, concerts, and more.
- we use @norbanks_sailing every year for all of our excursions. They always take great care of us!
- Rent bikes and ride the path through Duck. One of the simplest things, but always one of our favorites.
- Beach, beach, beach and more beach. And grab a kite 🪁 

#familytravelling #travelwithkids #outerbanksnc #momsofinstagram #ducknc

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