While on a four-wheel drive adventure north of Corolla, you stop to take in the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. A distant whinny can be heard coming from the dunes, and then a herd of Corolla’s famous wild horses appears.
At Currituck Heritage, learn what has and continues to make Currituck County a North Carolina jewel. Visit the Whalehead Club, and see what life was like on the Outer Banks in the 1920s. Climb to the top of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse for spectacular water views and unforgettable sunsets. Stop by the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, and look at natural history in some of America’s most unique and varying eco-systems.
With so many attractions from Knotts Island to Corolla, both history and nature lovers will have ample opportunities to explore in the Currituck Outer Banks.
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Charles Kuralt Trail (in Mackay Island)
Knotts Island NC Route 615, Knotts Island NC 27950 252-429-3100 Email: mackyisland@fws.gov Web site: http://www.fws.gov/mackayisland | ||
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Confederate War Memorial
Mainland 145 Courthouse Rd., Currituck NC 27929 Email: info@visitcurrituck.com Web site: http://www.cometoourbeach.com | ||
Corolla Chapel
The chapel was built in 1885 and served the Community until 1958. It was not used again until 1987 when a new congregation was established. In 2002 a large addition was built to accommodate the growing attendance. The interior of the new addition was built to resemble the style of the original section, even replica pews were installed. Many visitors come to see the pelican altar window and hear its story. In recent years it has also become a popular wedding site. Corolla Chapel is the only year round Church in Corolla (Interdenominational) with a service every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. with the addition of an 8:30 a.m. service during the season. Currituck Outer Banks: Historic Village 1136 Corolla Village Rd., Corolla NC 27927 252-453-4224 Email: pastor@corollachapel.com Hours: Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. | Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Off season hours: September - June | Wednesday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. or by appointment Web site: http://www.corollachapel.com | ||
Corolla School House/Wild Horse Museum
Built in the early 1900's, this historic landmark was the first unified Corolla school created by the Currituck County School system and was open through the late 1950's. The schoolhouse has since been restored by Twiddy & Company Realtors and currently houses the Corolla Wild Horse Fund offices, a free interactive wild horse museum, a Spanish Mustang retail shop, and original art by national equinc artist Robin Caspari. Located in the heart of Old Corolla Village the Corolla School House and Corolla Wild Horse Museum offer fun educational activities for children in the summer. Call for program information. There is no admission fee for the museum and nominal fees for children's programs. Currituck Outer Banks: Historic Village 1126 School House Lane, Corolla NC 27927 252-453-9497 | ||
Corolla Wild Horse Museum
Built in the early 1900's, this historic landmark was the first unified Corolla school created by the Currituck County School system and was open through the late 1950's. The schoolhouse has since been restored by Twiddy & Company Realtors and currently houses the Corolla Wild Horse Fund offices, a free interactive wild horse museum, a Spanish Mustang retail shop, and original art by national equinc artist Robin Caspari. Located in the heart of Old Corolla Village the Corolla School House and Corolla Wild Horse Museum offer fun educational activities for children in the summer. Call for program information. There is no admission fee for the museum and nominal fees for children's programs. . Currituck Outer Banks: Historic Village 1126 School House Lane, Corolla NC 27927 252-453-8002 Email: info@corollawildhorses.com Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Web site: http://www.corollawildhorses.com | ||
Corolla Wild Horses
For more than 400 years, the small, swift and sturdy Corolla Wild Horses have run free on the Currituck Outer Banks. These beautiful Spanish mustangs can still be seen roaming the beaches. For more information on Corolla Wild Horses... Currituck Outer Banks: Historic Village 1126 School House Lane, Corolla NC 27927 252-453-8002 Email: info@corollawildhorses.com Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. Web site: http://www.corollawildhorses.com | ||
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Currituck Banks National Estuarine Preserve
A great activity for nature lovers and hikers, the Reserve Access Trail takes visitors into the marshy areas of Currituck County. Identify the various types of flora indigenous to the area; the trail is ideal for birdwatchers, too. As this is protected land, no hunting or fishing is allowed, but it is worth the visit to see a part of the Outer Banks in its natural beauty. Currituck Outer Banks: Other Corolla Location NC Route 12, Corolla NC 27927 252-261-8891 Email: ann.wunderly@ncmail.net Web site: http://www.nccoastalreserve.net | ||
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Climb the 214 steps to the top of the majestic, red brick lighthouse. First lit on December 1, 1875, the beacon filled the remaining "dark spot" on the North Carolina coast between Cape Henry and Bodie Island lighthouses. It is one of the only lighthouses in America that still houses its' original first-order Fresnel lens. The light continues to flash today at 20-second intervals, serving as a navigational aid. The beacon, which can be seen for 18 nautical miles, comes on at dusk and ceases at dawn. The Currituck Beach Lighthouse is a member of Currituck Heritage Park, Historic Corolla and the Historic Albemarle Tour. The admission cost to climb the lighthouse is $7.00 for anyone 8 years of age or older, youth 7 and under are admitted free of charge with an adult (cash and checks only). Children 12 and younger may climb only if accompanied by an adult. Parents or guardians must sign a waiver for unaccompanied climbers ages 13-18. During periods of high winds or extreme weather the outside gallery or the entire lighthouse tower may be closed to climbers. Currituck Outer Banks: Heritage Park 1101 Corolla Village Rd., Corolla NC 27927 252-453-8152 Email: info@currituckbeachlight.com Hours: Friday - Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Off season hours: March 17 - May 31 & September - November : Sunday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Closed: After Thanksgiving - March Web site: http://www.currituckbeachlight.com | ||
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Currituck County Historic Jail & Courthouse
Mainland 145 Courthouse Rd., Currituck NC 27929 252-232-2075 Email: contactus@visitcurrituck.com Web site: http://www.cometoourbeach.com | ||
Grave Digger
No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without a stop at the Digger Dungeon. Check out a monster truck up close, purchase digger gear, or catch a scheduled appearance of Dennis or Adam Anderson. Don't forget your camera. Come away with a photo of yourself with a monster truck! Mainland 5650 Caratoke Hwy., Popular Branch NC 27965 252-453-4121 Hours: Sunday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Web site: http://www.gravedigger.com | ||
Historic Jarvisburg Colored School
Currently the school is being nominated to the National Register for education, social history, black ethnic heritage and architecture The building is also an extremely rare example of a pre-Rosenwald African American school constructed in North Carolina. The outside of the building has been recently restored with the ultimate goal of a full interior restoration with hopes of one day turning the building into a museum. For more information on the Historic Jarvisburg Colored School... Mainland 7300 Caratoke Hwy, Jarvisburg NC 27947 252-453-8234 | ||
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Lewark-Gray House
Currituck Outer Banks: Historic Village 1134 Corolla Village Rd., Corolla NC 27927 252-453-4388 Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | ||
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Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
Knotts Island NC Route 615, Knotts Island NC 27950 252-429-3100 Email: info@currituckchamber.org Web site: http://www.fws.gov/mackayisland | ||
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Visitors to the 22,000-square-foot center located on the Currituck Sound will have the opportunity to learn about Currituck County’s coastal wildlife. Waterfowl hunting, decoy-making and fishing are all traditions connected to the region's ecology and are important elements in the center's design. For more information on the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education... Currituck Outer Banks: Heritage Park 1160 Village Lane Heritage Park, Corolla NC 27927 252-453-0221 Email: clarence.styron@ncwildlife.org Hours: Sunday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Off season hours: November - March | Sunday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Web site: http://www.ncwildlife.org | ||
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Parker House
The Parker House is a restored village house in the Historic Corolla Village, which was built in 1900 and relocated to this site in 1920. Currituck Outer Banks: Historic Village 1129 Corolla Village Rd., Corolla NC 27927 252-453-0171 Email: flipflopgarden1@aol.com Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Closed: Sunday Off season hours: Hours will vary, please call ahead. Web site: http://www.lightouse-garden.com | ||
The Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park
Built in the mid-1920's, the Whalehead Club continues to stand as one of the most spectacular landmarks on the Currituck Outer Banks. Owners, Edward Collings and Marie Louise Knight traveled to Corolla from points north and used Corolla Island as their winter residence from 1925-34. Boasting art nouveau architectural styling and accented with Tiffany lamps, cork-tiled floors, brass duck head and water lily hardware, this magnificent structure stood isolated for years on these remote barrier islands and has been fully restored. Currituck Outer Banks: Heritage Park 1100 Club Road, Corolla NC 27927 252-453-9040 Email: info@whaleheadclub.com Hours: Sunday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Web site: http://www.whaleheadclub.org |
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