| Corolla and Outer Banks OBX- Things To Do |
Piers
Avalon Pier...(mile post 6).................................................252-441-7494
Nags Head Fishing Pier...(mile post 12).......................................441-5141
Jeanette's Pier...(mile post 16.5)..............................................441-6116
Outer Banks Fishing Pier...(mile post 18.5)..................................441-5740
Surf fishing anywhere on beach
[ Croaker, blues, spanish mackeral, spot, pigfish, mullet, drum ]
For Off-shore Fishing Information, Call:
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center....Recommend ........................252-441-6301
Pirate's Cove Marina............................................................473-3906
Outer Banks Sport Fishing Report...........................................473-1348
Golf
The Carolina Club-Grandy......................................................453-3588
The Currituck Club-Corolla....................................................453-9400
The Point Golf Club-Powell's Point...........................................491-8388
Goose Creek Golf Country Club-Grandy....................................453-4008
Seascape Golf Course, Kitty Hawk............................................261-2157
Nags Head Golf Links, Village at Nags Head.................................441-8073
Tennis
Sanderling Inn Health Club, $15 - indoor pool.............................449-6656
Sanderling Spa packages .....................................................261-7744
Pine Island Racquet Club, north of Duck....................................453-8525
Ocean Sands Section D Private.......................................one block North
Outer Banks Attractions:
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education:. Recommend
A Wildlife Education Center in Corolla approx 3 miles North on the sound between the Whalehead Club and Currituck Beach Lighthouse offers great educational programs all year long that
focus on the theme of exploring coastal North Carolina’s natural history and heritage. The daily free programs teach participants about such topics as birding, sound ecology, ocean
ecology, animal tracking, orienteering, sea turtles, fishing and much more. Advanced registration is required for all programs. Exhibits focus on conservation, waterfowl and hunting
heritage, natural history, local heritage, ecology and fishing. The Center is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but closed on Sundays. ............... (252) 453-0221
Wright Brothers national Memorial Visitor Center: Recommend
A full-scale reproduction of the original plan, information, exhibits and more are on display. Open year round. Small admission fee.....................................................441-7430
Jockey's Ridge State Park: Recommend
Located in Nags Head off Hwy. 158. Highest standing sand dunes on the east coast...................................................................................................................441-7132
OBX Welcome Center:
Milepost 1.5 at Kitty Hawk. Intersection has a wealth of information on area attractions including lighthouse national seashore and more.......................800-BY-THE-SEA or 473-2138
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site:
In 1585 Sir Walter Raleigh's explorers and colonists established their settlement here. Virginia Dare was the first child of English parents born in America before the colony's mysterious
disappearance. Open year round ................................................................................................................................................................................... 473-5772
The Lost Colony:
Paul Green's symphonic outdoor drama tells the story of America's first settlement-an unsolved historical mystery. Presently nightly, except Saturday at Waterside Theater at for Raleigh
mid-June through August. Admission Fee ...........................................................................................................................................................................473-3414
Elizabethan Gardens:
Located at Fort Raleigh commemorates Queen Elizabeth and The Lost Colony. Incredible herb garden, wildflowers, trees, plants and priceless pieces of antique statuary. Open mid-March
through November, Admission fee ...................................................................................................................................................................................473-3234
Elizabeth II State Historic Site:
This sailing vessel is representative of a 16th century vessel that brought England's first New Work colonists to Roanoke Island. Admission fee ...................................... 473-1144
Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum: Recommend
Located in Corolla.................................453-4939
Roanoke Island Festival Park:
Home of Elizabeth II, is a history, education, and cultural arts complex that celebrates the story of the biggest little island in American history. Through living history interpretation, a
maze of interactive exhibits, a motion picture, and a variety of visual and performing arts programs, visitors explore the evolution of Roanoke Island and Outer Banks from the late 16th
century to the early 20th century. Opposite the Manteo Waterfront. 24-hour events line: ................................................................................................ (252)-475-1506
Chicamicomico Life Saving Station:
This well-known Outer Banks landmark was built in 1874 and is now being restored. See display at the visitor center recounting the station crews' daring rescues. Visitor center is open
may through October on Tuesday-Saturday from 11am to 5pm. A beach apparatus drill is held during the summer months on Thursdays at 2pm. NC Route 12, Rodanthe.
No admission fee, but donations are needed for restoration work. ....................................................................................................................................... 987-1552
North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island: Recommend but it's an hour+ drive South
The newly renovated, 68,000-square foot aquarium features a deep ocean tank complete with fish, sharks and turtle as well as a natural habitat area with river otters, alligators, snakes
and more. Summer hours 9am-7pm; winter hours 9am-5pm. Located at 374 Airport Road on Roanoke Island. ................................................................................. 473-3494
Whalehead Club:
Currituck County now owns this grand 70-year-old hunt club in the village of Corolla. It will house the Currituck Wildlife Museum when restoration work is complete. In the meantime,
tours of the partially restored and furnished rooms are available during summer months. Admissions fee is used for restoration work. ................................................. 453-9040
Bodie Island Lighthouse:
This lighthouse in the Cape Hatteras national Seashore was complete in 1848. The tower is not open to the public, but during summer, the restored keeper's quarters serve as a visitor
center. Located off NC Route 12, south of Nags Head. No admission fee .................................................................................................................................. 473-2111
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse:
100 miles south of Ocean Sands. There are 268 steps to the top of the nation's tallest brick lighthouse. The lighthouse has been relocated ............................................ 995-4474
Corolla Wedding Information:
Corolla is a great place to have a wedding.
Corolla Wild Horses: Recommend 6 miles North, tours or your own 4 wheel drive vehicle
These horses are descendants of Spanish Mustangs brought here by early explorers. In 2010 the North Carolina General Assembly designated the Colonial Spanish Mustang as the official
state horse. This is well worth the price of a tour or driving on your own, just keep in mind these are wild horses.
Avalon Pier...(mile post 6).................................................252-441-7494
Nags Head Fishing Pier...(mile post 12).......................................441-5141
Jeanette's Pier...(mile post 16.5)..............................................441-6116
Outer Banks Fishing Pier...(mile post 18.5)..................................441-5740
Surf fishing anywhere on beach
[ Croaker, blues, spanish mackeral, spot, pigfish, mullet, drum ]
For Off-shore Fishing Information, Call:
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center....Recommend ........................252-441-6301
Pirate's Cove Marina............................................................473-3906
Outer Banks Sport Fishing Report...........................................473-1348
Golf
The Carolina Club-Grandy......................................................453-3588
The Currituck Club-Corolla....................................................453-9400
The Point Golf Club-Powell's Point...........................................491-8388
Goose Creek Golf Country Club-Grandy....................................453-4008
Seascape Golf Course, Kitty Hawk............................................261-2157
Nags Head Golf Links, Village at Nags Head.................................441-8073
Tennis
Sanderling Inn Health Club, $15 - indoor pool.............................449-6656
Sanderling Spa packages .....................................................261-7744
Pine Island Racquet Club, north of Duck....................................453-8525
Ocean Sands Section D Private.......................................one block North
Outer Banks Attractions:
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education:. Recommend
A Wildlife Education Center in Corolla approx 3 miles North on the sound between the Whalehead Club and Currituck Beach Lighthouse offers great educational programs all year long that
focus on the theme of exploring coastal North Carolina’s natural history and heritage. The daily free programs teach participants about such topics as birding, sound ecology, ocean
ecology, animal tracking, orienteering, sea turtles, fishing and much more. Advanced registration is required for all programs. Exhibits focus on conservation, waterfowl and hunting
heritage, natural history, local heritage, ecology and fishing. The Center is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but closed on Sundays. ............... (252) 453-0221
Wright Brothers national Memorial Visitor Center: Recommend
A full-scale reproduction of the original plan, information, exhibits and more are on display. Open year round. Small admission fee.....................................................441-7430
Jockey's Ridge State Park: Recommend
Located in Nags Head off Hwy. 158. Highest standing sand dunes on the east coast...................................................................................................................441-7132
OBX Welcome Center:
Milepost 1.5 at Kitty Hawk. Intersection has a wealth of information on area attractions including lighthouse national seashore and more.......................800-BY-THE-SEA or 473-2138
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site:
In 1585 Sir Walter Raleigh's explorers and colonists established their settlement here. Virginia Dare was the first child of English parents born in America before the colony's mysterious
disappearance. Open year round ................................................................................................................................................................................... 473-5772
The Lost Colony:
Paul Green's symphonic outdoor drama tells the story of America's first settlement-an unsolved historical mystery. Presently nightly, except Saturday at Waterside Theater at for Raleigh
mid-June through August. Admission Fee ...........................................................................................................................................................................473-3414
Elizabethan Gardens:
Located at Fort Raleigh commemorates Queen Elizabeth and The Lost Colony. Incredible herb garden, wildflowers, trees, plants and priceless pieces of antique statuary. Open mid-March
through November, Admission fee ...................................................................................................................................................................................473-3234
Elizabeth II State Historic Site:
This sailing vessel is representative of a 16th century vessel that brought England's first New Work colonists to Roanoke Island. Admission fee ...................................... 473-1144
Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum: Recommend
Located in Corolla.................................453-4939
Roanoke Island Festival Park:
Home of Elizabeth II, is a history, education, and cultural arts complex that celebrates the story of the biggest little island in American history. Through living history interpretation, a
maze of interactive exhibits, a motion picture, and a variety of visual and performing arts programs, visitors explore the evolution of Roanoke Island and Outer Banks from the late 16th
century to the early 20th century. Opposite the Manteo Waterfront. 24-hour events line: ................................................................................................ (252)-475-1506
Chicamicomico Life Saving Station:
This well-known Outer Banks landmark was built in 1874 and is now being restored. See display at the visitor center recounting the station crews' daring rescues. Visitor center is open
may through October on Tuesday-Saturday from 11am to 5pm. A beach apparatus drill is held during the summer months on Thursdays at 2pm. NC Route 12, Rodanthe.
No admission fee, but donations are needed for restoration work. ....................................................................................................................................... 987-1552
North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island: Recommend but it's an hour+ drive South
The newly renovated, 68,000-square foot aquarium features a deep ocean tank complete with fish, sharks and turtle as well as a natural habitat area with river otters, alligators, snakes
and more. Summer hours 9am-7pm; winter hours 9am-5pm. Located at 374 Airport Road on Roanoke Island. ................................................................................. 473-3494
Whalehead Club:
Currituck County now owns this grand 70-year-old hunt club in the village of Corolla. It will house the Currituck Wildlife Museum when restoration work is complete. In the meantime,
tours of the partially restored and furnished rooms are available during summer months. Admissions fee is used for restoration work. ................................................. 453-9040
Bodie Island Lighthouse:
This lighthouse in the Cape Hatteras national Seashore was complete in 1848. The tower is not open to the public, but during summer, the restored keeper's quarters serve as a visitor
center. Located off NC Route 12, south of Nags Head. No admission fee .................................................................................................................................. 473-2111
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse:
100 miles south of Ocean Sands. There are 268 steps to the top of the nation's tallest brick lighthouse. The lighthouse has been relocated ............................................ 995-4474
Corolla Wedding Information:
Corolla is a great place to have a wedding.
Corolla Wild Horses: Recommend 6 miles North, tours or your own 4 wheel drive vehicle
These horses are descendants of Spanish Mustangs brought here by early explorers. In 2010 the North Carolina General Assembly designated the Colonial Spanish Mustang as the official
state horse. This is well worth the price of a tour or driving on your own, just keep in mind these are wild horses.
| Plus Four Wheelin on the Beach 5 miles North of the lighthouse |
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| 47 lb Drum Section D Ocean Sands |
| About 6 miles North is the Corolla Lighthouse |
| Twins seen from the back deck |
| Kelly's Beach Retreat |
The Outer Banks has its share of shops and restaurants. Shops range from the outlets to specialty gifts. Restaurants range from pizza to gourmet, in all
price ranges. One of our favorites of course is Kelly's Restaurant. It a little bit of a drive South but worth it if you like seafood. If you have a large
group 8+ ask to sit in the "widow's tower". A Harris Teeter grocery store, a Wings beach store and assorted other stores are less than a mile away from
the house. A favorite "Ten Buck Two" shopping center is 3 miles north.
When it comes to water related activities, you'll find plenty to choose from. The area is known for crabbing, jet skiing, kayaking, parasailing, fishing,
boating, and surfing. It has some of the best fishing in the country whether you enjoy surf or pier; ocean or sound. You can also charter a boat a go
for the big fish off shore: tuna, sailfish, king mackerel, striped bass, wahoo, bluefish, marlin, etc. Watching the boats unload their catch is fun for all
ages. Be at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center from 3 to 4 PM to see the fish. Call first to make sure the boats went out that day. Feeling adventurous, the
underwater landscape along the outer banks is known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic. 1500 sunken ships attract scuba divers from all over the world.
The areas history is as fascinating as it's beaches. The Wright Brothers National Memorial is the most famous. It is about 30 minutes south. On the
same trip besides shopping at the outlet stores, we always visit Jockey's Ridge; a large sand dune where you can fly a kite, run up and down the dune
(code for wear the kids out), or even hang glide. If you can plan it right, the sunsets are amazing from on top of the dune. Of course there are also
the light houses on the outer banks. You must visit the Currituck Light House about 5 miles North. Go on a clear day the view are spectacular. Next
to the Corolla Light is the Currituck Nature Museum. This is also where we normally go crabbing near the wooden bridge. If you have a four wheel
drive vehicle about 2 miles north of the light house, you can four wheel on the beach all the way to the Virginia line (~15 miles). If you venture into
the neighborhoods you may even see the wild horses. The sunsets near the sound are always awesome.
Horse Photos:
The best part of a vacation Corolla is not the beaches, not the shopping, not the eating; it's the time you get to spend with your family and friends.
You can't beat a vacation on the OBX! I've tried to list many of the attractions below. Have Fun!
price ranges. One of our favorites of course is Kelly's Restaurant. It a little bit of a drive South but worth it if you like seafood. If you have a large
group 8+ ask to sit in the "widow's tower". A Harris Teeter grocery store, a Wings beach store and assorted other stores are less than a mile away from
the house. A favorite "Ten Buck Two" shopping center is 3 miles north.
When it comes to water related activities, you'll find plenty to choose from. The area is known for crabbing, jet skiing, kayaking, parasailing, fishing,
boating, and surfing. It has some of the best fishing in the country whether you enjoy surf or pier; ocean or sound. You can also charter a boat a go
for the big fish off shore: tuna, sailfish, king mackerel, striped bass, wahoo, bluefish, marlin, etc. Watching the boats unload their catch is fun for all
ages. Be at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center from 3 to 4 PM to see the fish. Call first to make sure the boats went out that day. Feeling adventurous, the
underwater landscape along the outer banks is known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic. 1500 sunken ships attract scuba divers from all over the world.
The areas history is as fascinating as it's beaches. The Wright Brothers National Memorial is the most famous. It is about 30 minutes south. On the
same trip besides shopping at the outlet stores, we always visit Jockey's Ridge; a large sand dune where you can fly a kite, run up and down the dune
(code for wear the kids out), or even hang glide. If you can plan it right, the sunsets are amazing from on top of the dune. Of course there are also
the light houses on the outer banks. You must visit the Currituck Light House about 5 miles North. Go on a clear day the view are spectacular. Next
to the Corolla Light is the Currituck Nature Museum. This is also where we normally go crabbing near the wooden bridge. If you have a four wheel
drive vehicle about 2 miles north of the light house, you can four wheel on the beach all the way to the Virginia line (~15 miles). If you venture into
the neighborhoods you may even see the wild horses. The sunsets near the sound are always awesome.
Horse Photos:
The best part of a vacation Corolla is not the beaches, not the shopping, not the eating; it's the time you get to spend with your family and friends.
You can't beat a vacation on the OBX! I've tried to list many of the attractions below. Have Fun!
| Sunset at Tim Buck II dock |
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