Originally Posted by VlaanderenFlier
Another suggestion is the southern outer banks of Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle. The entire island has a bike lane on both sides of the highway. Plus there are some interesting neighborhoods to ride through, Ft. Macon, and a bike path connecting the ocean drives in Emerald Isle. The new NC Aquarium is in Pine Knoll Shores. Morehead City and Beaufort provide nice towns for shopping and dining. Both have bike routes as well. The crowds are much less than Duck, etc.
I used to ride this route, in the spring, the air smells of Wisteria the whole way. Off tourists season, it's really a nice ride, some carp roads, but otherwise ok.