Where are all the "family" locales on the beach?

Where to go when you're "out" in Dare County

Now that you have stumbled upon the site you know that there is family residing on the Outer Banks. So where is it that you would have a decent change to catch up with members of the community? Well, we don't yet have any place (YET!) that you can really consider a 'hangout.' This isn't to say the whole of the islands aren't friendly, but more that it is a conservative area.

The closest bars and clubs are in Virginia, found on the Outer Banks page. The places I will mention are mostly through the grapevine, it is therefore hit-and-miss, and subject to change.

(Note: check the Forum for gatherings!)

If you have a place to add, or a review of an establishment as far as tolerance/acceptance/ friendliness, email me or post it in the discussion board.

Let me just say though, that in order for there to be a space for us, there has to be an US first. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, transsexual, questioning, allies- all are welcome. I KNOW you are out there, Spread the Word! let's get something going so there will be places that we can call our own.

Gay friendly places family has been spotted eating/buying/working*

Max's Real Bagels - On the bypass in Kitty Hawk, gay-friendly owners invite the community to enjoy their bright, cozy shop - check out their site. :)
Lone Cedar- Great food, reasonable prices, Family spotted working, no real night scene but full bar
Big Al's- old fashioned ice cream diner style food, jukebox, mom dad and kid atmosphere, but gay friendly staff
Art's Place- great burgers, cozy establishment, bar, owned and ran by family.
Hogins - A quiet bar that motel guests and family frequent, located in Elizabeth City.
Manteo Coffehouse - Located in downtown Manteo, the owners are gay-friendly and don't mind me mentioning their establishment :)
Manteo Booksellers - Also located downtown Manteo, has a small Queer section with gay-friendly staff
Good Vibes Video - Queer-friendly staff and a nice selection of gay/lesbian themed movies. Located in Dare Centre, Kill Devil Hills.
Horny Toad Cafe - Quaint and unique, located on Collington Road. Live music, family owned and run.-OUT OF BUSINESS :(
Surf Dog - In location of former Horny Toad, on Collington Road. Satellite TV, nice atmosphere.
The Pickled Steamer - Located in Avon, the Food Lion shopping center. Great food, friendly atmosphere, the 'outest' place yet! Family owned and run.
River House B&B - Located in Columbia, NC, 45 minutes from the Outer Banks but they specialize in Lesbian Commitment Ceremony Weekends but the owner travels to the beach for those wishing to be married here! Check out the site: www.river-house.c om

*If you are the owner of any of the restaurants I have named and are offended to be thought of as queer friendly, please write to me and let me know.

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