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Currituck Attractions and Activities

With great beaches, historic sites, shopping, dining and great golf courses, the Currituck Outer Banks is one of the most popular places in the world to visit and live. On the east side lies the Currituck Sound. There are no inlets to the sea, and the Sound is noted for its populations of fish and waterfowl. In fact, the Sound is on a migration path for ducks, Canada geese, and other birds. Dozens of old hunt clubs still dot the tiny islands in the sound.

Between the Currituck Banks on the east and the mainland, Currituck hosts several island communities. The two most popular, Knotts Island and Bells Island (or Bell Island), were once remote communities sustained by the usual coastal mix of farming, fishing, and hunting. These activities are still very much evident as both occupation and hobby.

Parks

Currituck Heritage Park: For a relaxing day, visit Currituck Heritage Park, located at the Whalehead Club in Corolla. Take a stroll along the winding walkways that lead visitors to the original boathouse and pedestrian footbridge, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Just north of the boathouse are two additional restored structures: the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Light Keeper's House. Built in 1875 and Towering 163 feet high, the lighthouse welcomes visitors to climb its 214 steps to the top. The keeper's quarters has been restored and is currently used as a private residence. Tours of the Currituck Lighthouse are held daily from Easter to Thanksgiving.

Museums

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.

Wildlife

Corolla Wild Horses: 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.

Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education: The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education increases the public's knowledge of Currituck's wildlife and habitats. The center provides programs through which the general public and educators can learn about wildlife, natural history and outdoor skills.

Natural Attractions

The Currituck Banks Coastal Reserve: The Currituck Banks Coastal Reserve is an excellent example of an undisturbed barrier island and low-salinity estuarine system. A number of foot and jeep trails crisscross the Currituck Banks site, particularly in the southern half, and there is a Virginia Electric Power Company right-of-way, which may be followed. The trails that pass through the shrub thicket and maritime forest provide the best access with the least amount of damage to the habitats. The site lies in the northeastern corner of North Carolina, 10 miles south of the Virginia border and three-quarters of a mile north of the village of Corolla. Bounded by Currituck Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, the site encompasses 954 acres. The Nature Conservancy and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service own neighboring tracts.

Activities

Located along the northeastern coast of North Carolina between Kitty Hawk, N.C. and Chesapeake, Virginia, Currituck County's climate is ideal for year-round golf, tennis, boating, camping, and beach vacation relaxation.

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