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The stunning panoramic view of the Currituck Sound and Atlantic Ocean is only one reason why you’ll want to climb the Currituck Beach Lighthouse when you come to the Outer Banks. Towering over historic Corolla, the lighthouse has been warning ships since 1875 to keep a safe distance from the chain of barrier islands along … Read More Currituck Beach Lighthouse: Six Things You Won’t Want To Miss »

Ruth Owens Dillard was a first-grader when she started walking the three-mile trek from her home to Jarvisburg Colored School. In 1936, she and other African American children had no other way to get to and from school, but that didn’t stop them from pursuing an education and a future for themselves. Many of the … Read More Historic Jarvisburg Colored School Offers Free Tours »

Flying from distances as far away as the Arctic, the birds that make their home in Currituck County during the winter attract birding enthusiasts nationwide. If you’ve ever wanted to see elegant tundra swans, snow geese, and majestic American bald eagles, make sure to add Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge to your beach vacation bucket … Read More Enjoy Birding This Winter in the Currituck Outer Banks »

When the gray days of winter get you down, brighten your outlook by planning a spring or summer stay on the colorful Currituck Outer Banks. Knowing that you’ve reserved a spot in the sun makes for an easier winter, and by renting early, you’ll get the best choices and values on property. While some properties … Read More Plan Now for Best Selections of 2018 Vacation Rentals »

Holiday time is time to love. Where better to fall in love with your family and friends all over again than in a beachfront home along Currituck’s Outer Banks? This time of year, the crowds stay home, leaving the windswept beauty of the wild northern seashore to you. Imagine yourself here. Mark your days with … Read More Currituck OBX Holidays at the Beach »

A great strategy for finding the perfect beach house for your fall vacation starts with deciding where you want to stay. Oceanfront beach houses and semi-oceanfront rentals both offer spectacular views year-round. On the Currituck Outer Banks, you can find a variety of beach houses overlooking the ocean or offering views of the Currituck Sound. … Read More Outer Banks Fall Vacation: Rent the Perfect Beach House »

Get ready to get wet! The new waterpark in Currituck County – aptly named H2OBX Waterpark – is making a big splash this summer with locals and families staying in the Outer Banks. Conveniently located at 8526 Caratoke Highway in Powells Point, NC, the waterpark is minutes from the Wright Memorial Bridge, the northern gateway … Read More New H2OBX Waterpark Makes a Splash »

Crabbing on the Outer Banks is a tasty way to make some of the best beach vacation memories. From May to late fall, you can find locals and visitors of all ages doing their best to catch the region’s blue crabs that swim through the shallow waters of the Currituck Sound. Officially known as Callinectes … Read More Let’s Go Crabbing »

Tranquil beaches and luxurious accommodations make the Currituck Outer Banks of North Carolina the ultimate romantic retreat for couples. Situated on the northern edge of the Outer Banks, it is the perfect spot to recharge your batteries and your romance. Whether you are celebrating an anniversary or planning a spontaneous getaway, Currituck offers the perfect … Read More 8 Reasons to Book Your Next Romantic Getaway in Currituck Outer Banks »

Vacation together, naturally, in North Carolina’s Currituck Outer Banks. You will treasure many photos of your children. The mussed-hair, gap-toothed school photo. The black and white staged studio image. That group shot with your youngest perched on your knee. But the most prized photographs are often the candid ones. His surprise the first time a … Read More Family Time in Currituck Outer Banks »

Mild temperatures, fewer crowds and off-season savings make spring an excellent time to bring your dog with you to the beaches on the Currituck Outer Banks. Dogs are natural beach lovers. Just like the ocean, they remind us to relax and enjoy the present moment. It’s hard not to smile when you see a dog … Read More Enjoy the Currituck Beaches With Your Four-Footed Friends »

Family oriented, gorgeous, wide beaches inhabited by wild horses, and fabulous award-winning restaurants, Currituck on North Carolina’s Northern Outer Banks remains somewhat of a hidden gem. For sports and nature enthusiasts, the Outer Banks is a paradise with its splendid parks with hiking trails where you can see various types of wildlife as well as a … Read More 10 Things to See and Do in Currituck in 2017 »