If you’re on the hunt for a new summer adventure, look no further than The Northern Outer Banks. Corolla, Carova, the Mainland and Knotts Island offer many unique things that you can only do here. For a one-of-a-kind experience, be sure The Northern Outer Banks is on your daytrip itinerary...
Summer brings a lot of excitement and activity to The Northern Outer Banks beaches, but that does not mean the spring season has any less to offer! An early visit to The Northern Outer Banks, which includes Corolla, the 4WD beaches north of Corolla, the Mainland and Knotts Island is perfect for...
With the weather cooling in the off-season, nothing says fall like a visit to one of The Northern Outer Banks’ farm markets. In the crisp autumn air, cozy in your jeans, boots and sweater, you’ll find fields of pumpkins and hay bales, brightly colored mums and piles of apples...
Currituck County and Corolla offer endless amounts of fun for all ages. If you’re spending time on the Currituck Outer Banks and want to make sure you get the full experience, keep reading...
Of course you know that Currituck County is renowned for its stunning beaches, delicious seafood and thrilling watersports. But did you know that Currituck County is home to six superlative golf courses? Sprawling, well-maintained greens situated among stunning water features...
Sure, the summer season on the Currituck Outer Banks is pretty hard to beat. From the watersports, outdoor dining and days spent lounging on the beach, fun in the sun abounds. But there is so much more to Currituck and Corolla than just the bustling summer months...
Restless adventurers, relax! Around here you don’t have to look far to find the treasures that will satisfy your need for exciting new adventures and experiences. Currituck County and Corolla are jam-packed with hidden gems and historical artifacts ready for you to discover...
When you visit the Outer Banks, you come to make memories. And what’s more memorable than an authentically local vacation experience? In Currituck, you can explore the rich maritime history of the area and enjoy locally owned and made products...
Autumn on the northern Outer Banks absolutely enchants. Most of the humidity drops out of the air, leaving warm sun and a cool, refreshing breeze. The ocean’s warm for swimming...
Cast your mind back 100 years, if you will. It’s 1922 and the world is just emerging from a pandemic. People are ready to embrace gathering, music and time with family and friends. Rapid social and political changes are taking place as people find their way into a new normal...
For many lucky sightseers and ocean lovers, summer vacation at the beach is drawing near. Whether you’re an annual Outer Banks visitor or you’re gearing up for your first summer in paradise, you’re undoubtedly starting to get excited for a relaxing week or two in the sun after a long winter...
It’s hard to imagine it now, but once upon a time the beaches of Currituck County were desolate and sparsely populated, the remote hinterlands where few ventured. Back then, life in Currituck County was focused primarily on the mainland, centered along the waters of the Currituck Sound...
A guide to the family-friendly and kid-friendly activities in Corolla and the Currituck Outer Banks. Corolla and the Currituck beaches are known as one of the top family-friendly vacation destinations on the East Coast, and it’s not only because of the beautiful beaches...
A long winter is one thing, but a long winter during a pandemic is just about unbearable! Puzzles, board games, cooking in, sleeping late, heck even Netflix and Disney Plus are getting old - quick. Thank goodness the warm days of spring are here...
Camera-worthy spots and opportunities abound on the Outer Banks. However, one town’s singular and well-preserved history and landscape practically beg that you have your camera ready at all times. Welcome to Corolla – the village shaped by herds of wild horses, a restored 1920s Art Nouveau house...
Savoring the Trip Through Currituck There are two types of road trippers in this world: those who set their eyes on the prize and those who savor the journey. The first stop at nothing (the fun begins when we get there!). For the latter, the adventure kicks off the moment they hit the road...
The sense of adventure you get when exploring Knotts Island’s wilderness feels almost magical. The minimally developed island, surrounded by the Currituck Sound, Back Bay, North Landing River and Knotts Island Bay, is home to a few houses, a grocery/gas station, a post office, and the 8500-acre...
Ahh … the beach. There is no place more restorative and rejuvenating than that magical stretch of sand where the land meets the sea. It’s obvious that thousands of Currituck County vacationers agree...
Coming soon, a new museum in Corolla will tell the story of Currituck’s legendary boat builders. Surrounded by sound and ocean waters and interlaced with rivers and creeks, Currituck County is defined by water. And where you have water, you have boats...
That this area is a great place to fish is an understatement. Currituck County is uniquely positioned among brackish sounds, freshwater ponds, black-water swamps and the salty Atlantic Ocean to offer one of the most diverse selections of seafood in the entire country...
Discover a land of wild wonder Wild horses on remote beaches aren’t the only cultural treasures you’ll find in Corolla on the Currituck Outer Banks. In the heart of Corolla, you’ll also find Historic Corolla Park...
The history of Whalehead in Historic Corolla is a snapshot of the fascinating history of the Outer Banks and American history in general. The sunny-yellow building overlooking the beautiful Historic Corolla Park just yards away from Currituck Lighthouse was built in 1925...
From the windswept beaches of Corolla to the serene mainland vineyards, Currituck County is known for its abundance of spectacular wedding destinations that highlight the natural beauty of the Outer Banks. Dramatic landscapes of high dunes, maritime forests, sound and sea...
The November holiday gives rise to the same images each year – family gathered around a large table, falling leaves in warm colors and turkey-- lots of turkey. But for families who live on and visit the Outer Banks for Thanksgiving, the special day has taken on new elements of a coastal nature...
When you set your sights on Currituck County as a vacation destination, chances are the miles of wide-open ocean beaches are your main pull. But did you know there is more to see? Head to the opposite shore to lay eyes on the beautiful Currituck Sound...
There’s no anticipation quite like that of a 7year-old kid, crouched on a dock on Currituck Sound, watching her several crab lines for the tiniest flicker of movement. She’s waiting for the moment when one skitters right or left or pulls taut because that means a crab is tugging at the bait below...
It's a beautiful thing when love is in the air, and if you're one of those couples who have recently (or even not so recently!) decided to pronounce your wedding vows, then you probably know how simultaneously exciting and daunting it can feel to plan all the next steps...
"Part of the charm of Currituck County," says John Wiltgen, marketing program manager for Currituck Department of Travel and Tourism, "is that there are no chains or big box stores. It's like stepping back in time... and we live in it..."