Chincoteague Island has tons of rustic beach charm but is a little light on really good eats. Choices are kind of limited and none of the local restaurants stay open too late with many of them closing by 8pm. Tough in the summer when the sun goes down late and you lose track of time on the beach. That's exactly the predicament we found ourselves in when we were lucky enough to find Captain Zach's … [Read more...]
Alaska Sea Life Center (Seward)
As traveling explorers, our mission was to learn and understand all about Alaska,-it's history, resources, culture and economy, and the Alaska Sea Life Center was a great opportunity to do just that. A large part of Alaska's economy involves the catching and processing of a variety of fish and seafood that is sold to local, domestic and international markets. We very often take for granted the food that ends up on … [Read more...]
Black Pelican Seafood Co. (Kitty Hawk)
For dinner,we made our way to the Black Pelican and highly recommend it for a memorable meal. This place which is located right on the beach, get's packed so make sure you make reservations in advance. While we waited for our table, we perused the huge gift shop located in the restaurant. There were all kinds of fun things to check out here which helped pass the time while we waited to be seated. I found … [Read more...]