Take it easy at this unique & tranquil getaway. Historic Sound Shore Cottage on the banks of the Currituck Sound is close to the famous Outer Banks beaches. A short walk away you will find the Knotts Island Ferry and Pass the Salt Café & beer garden. The home features original pieces of sea glass art. A few nearby attractions are Eden Day Spa, OBX Lizard Land, and Coastal Creations sea glass art. Pieces of the home date to the late 1700’s. Sound Shore Cottage through our partners also offers Waterfowl Hunting and Wedding and Event Packages.
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Read ‘Em & Weep Used Books & More
Do you enjoy relaxing on the beach or spending a rainy vacation day inside with a good book? Come visit Read ‘Em & Weep used Books. Our building is on your way to the OBX on the right-hand side of Hwy 158 in Grandy, North Carolina with plenty of parking. We have a large selection of affordable used books for every taste in an inviting setting with a quaint cafe to sit and enjoy your book. It’s worth the stop! See you soon!
Currituck – Knotts Island Ferry
Add more adventure to your Outer Banks vacation when travelling in Currituck. Take a ferry to the Knotts Island where you and your family can enjoy bird watching, hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, boating and camping.
Discover and explore Currituck’s Knotts Island, absolutely free of charge. The Knotts Island ferry makes six daily round-trips from a dock near the Historic Courthouse.
All aboard!
Please call 1-800-BY-FERRY to confirm schedule or for any additional questions and inquiries. You can also view the schedule at https://www.ncdot.gov/travel-maps/ferry-tickets-services/routes/Pages/default.aspx
Steve Hauser
Steve Hauser is a professional Outer Banks musician from Grandy, NC. He is a member of The Outer Banks Wedding Association and a recipient of Wedding Wire’s 2023 Couples’ Choice Award. Steve offers a variety of wedding and event services and packages to suit every couple’s unique needs. His extensive repertoire of acoustic guitar and vocal selections, scanning multiple genres, includes both old favorites and fresh new selections. He’s always willing to learn your special song, too. Steve looks forward to sharing in your special day and ensuring you have an unforgettable celebration.
Pass the Salt in Historic Currituck
Powell’s Roadside Market Packing Shed
Bells Island Campground
Bells Island Campground has approximately 22 acres of land on the shores of the Currituck Sound. Furnishing patrons with a tent area, 39 full hook-up RV sites, 24 RV sites with water and electricity and a dumping station available. Restrooms and shower facility on site. Relax with a game of tennis, basketball or volleyball. Enjoy the water with fishing, crabbing, boating, sailing, and PWC. Theme: quiet, relax and appreciate the beauty of the Currituck Sound. Learn more about Currituck lodging options. Start planning your vacation today!
Confederate War Memorial
A large pink granite ball mounted on a base with a plaque that reads “To Our Confederate Dead 1861-1865”. The Union troops camped on the Courthouse lawn during part of the Civil War and Colonel Henry M. Shaw was in charge of the Eighth Regiment of North Carolina Troops. He lived in Indiantown in Currituck. The settlement is now called Shawboro and he is buried there. He was one of the signers of the Paper of Secession.
Currituck County Historic Jail & Courthouse
Currituck County’s original courthouse was constructed in the early 1700s. The building was replaced in 1840 and remodeled in 1898. Today, the Historic Courthouse houses the County’s governmental administrative offices. Next to the Courthouse sits the original Currituck Jail. This jail was built after receiving legislative permission in 1767, burned down in 1808, then was rebuilt in 1857 and is one of the four oldest jails in North Carolina.