At Your Service
Whether you are taking a family vacation or are just visiting the Outer Banks for the day, you’re here to enjoy yourself and take advantage of everything this area has to offer.

In hopes of making your stay as comfortable as possible, the following section is geared to inform vacationers of the many services offered. From veterinarians for the family pet to shipping services to send home all your souvenirs, the following pages should put you at ease.

Discover local spas for when you want to pamper yourself with a massage or facial. Stay in shape while on your getaway with one of the Outer Banks’ best fitness instructors, or join the YMCA for just the week! Get a feel for how removed your chosen resort town is from “civilization” by taking a peek at our area overview map.

For easy access to all the great businesses advertized in this magazine, see our complete Ad Index. Looking for a place to worship? Check out our guide to area churches. Lastly, learn more about accommodations options with a complete list of area Places to Stay and feature articles about Outer Banks Vacation Rentals.




Listings are currently being updated for summer 2012. Check back soon!

AT YOUR SERVICE LISTINGS
EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Emergencies 911
Sheriff (Dare County) (252) 475-5980
Highway Patrol (252) 441-7341

Outer Banks Hospital,
Nags Head
(252) 449-4500, (877) 359-9179

Regional Medical Ctr.,
Kitty Hawk
(252) 255-6000

The Outer Banks Hospital
The Outer Banks Hospital's Emergency Department located at milepost 14, provides emergency services in a Joint Commission accredited hospital 24 hours a day, 7 days a week year round. In addition, they also operate a Minor Care section from June to August. For more information, please call (252) 449-4500 or (877) 359-9179.

General
Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, Manteo
(252) 473-2138

Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce,
2000 North Mustian St., Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-8144

Weather Information
(252) 223-5737

Fishing Information
877-OBX-4FUN (629-4386)
(252) 473-2138

Veterinarians
Animal Hospital of Nags Head
(252) 441-8611

Coastal Animal Hospital,
Kitty Hawk (252) 261-3960

Martin's Point Veterinary Hospital,
Southern Shores (252) 261-2250

Roanoke Island Animal Hospital,
Manteo (252) 473-3117

Animal Shelters & Assistance
N.E.S.T. - Network for Endangered Sea Turtles (turtle strandings - 24hrs.) www.nestonline.org (252) 441-8622

Outer Banks SPCA & Dare County Animal Shelter
1031 Driftwood Dr. Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 475-5620

TAXES
State Sales Tax—7.75%
Dare County Occupancy Tax—5%

SMOKING LAWS
There is a statewide smoking ban in North Carolina for bars and restaurants.

ALCOHOL POLICY
Liquor is only sold in stores run by the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission. All ABC stores are closed on Sundays. The alcohol laws of North Carolina prohibit the sale of alcohol from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m.
Monday through Saturday, and from 2 a.m. until noon on Sundays.

ABC STORE LOCATIONS
47355 NC Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 995-5532

1216 Duck Road, Duck
(252) 261-6981

5400 N Croatan Highway, Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-2477

1002 S US Highway 64/264, Manteo
(252) 473-3557

2104 S Croatan Highway, Nags Head
(252) 441-5121

950 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
(252) 928-3281

500 Hunt Club Drive, Corolla
(252) 453-9628


MASSAGE/SPAS
Lotus Day Spa & Boutique
Lotus soothes the mind, body and soul. Specializing in microdermabrasion, facials, massage, reflexology, manicure and pedicure treatments. Offering Dermalogica® Skin Care products. Open year-round. Buccaneer's Walk. Rt. 158 - MP 4.5, Kitty Hawk. (252) 261-0800
www.lotusdayspaobx.com



Outer Banks Massage Therapy
Outer Banks Massage Therapy is located in the Timbuck II shopping center in Corolla. In home massages available by appointment. Gift certificates for all occasions. 791B Sunset Blvd. Tim Buck II, Corolla. www.obxmassagetherapy.com




FITNESS INSTRUCTORS
Zumba® Fitness with Celeste
Do you want to spice up your vacation, party or event by experiencing a Latin-inspired dance fitness class/party? Zumba fan on vacation?? Call ZIN certified Zumba® Fitness instructor CELESTE, from MEXICO, for group exercise schedule, or booking an event, reunion, wedding, etc! (252) 202-8186 zumbaconceleste@gmail.com.
Facebook: Zumba with Celeste


BUSINESS SERVICES/SHIPPING
OBX Shipping Center
A complete business service center featuring world-wide shipping, offering FedEx, UPS & DHL; public fax, computer rental, copies, public notary, greeting cards and packaging supplies. Centrally Located, 101 Airstrip Road, MP 9 on the corner of 158 Bypass, Kill Devil Hills. • obxshipping@yahoo.com
(252) 441-7090 • Fax (252) 441-5933