The easiest and best way to see the horses and find them in their
natural habitat is to take a horse tour. There are many Corollabased
tour companies with local guides who are familiar with the
horses’ roaming patterns. If you go, please be aware that there
are ordinances prohibiting the feeding, petting, and getting too
close to the horses. Be sure to stay at least 50 feet away.
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
The Currituck Beach Lighthouse stands majestically in Corolla. It is
one of the only lighthouses in America that still houses its original
first-order Fresnel lens. Visitors can climb the 214 steps to the top
for spectacular views of Corolla Village, the Atlantic Ocean and
the Currituck Sound. The lighthouse and museum shop are open
daily from Easter through Thanksgiving (weather permitting). Call
(252) 453-8152 or visit their website: currituckbeachlight.com for
further information.
Historic Corolla Village
In the heart of Corolla, Historic Corolla Village is home to unique
specialty shops, restaurants, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, the
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, Historic Whalehead,
the Corolla Schoolhouse and many other late 19th/early 20th
century historic buildings.
Historic Corolla Park
The Historic Corolla Park, located in Corolla adjacent to the village
and on the shores of the Currituck Sound, encompasses nearly 40
acres of land and is the perfect place for outdoor activities such
as kayaking, fishing, and crabbing. In addition, there is a historic
footbridge, a covered pavilion for picnicking and a gazebo for
viewing spectacular sunsets.
Whalehead
Whalehead, a favorite
attraction of many
history and Art Nouveau
architecture buffs, is a
21,000-square foot, fivefloored
home that sits
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copper-shingled roof.
Originally constructed in 1922, Whalehead was the second home
of Edward C. Knight, Jr. and his wife, Marie Louise. Its location
on the Currituck Sound made it very appealing to this family of
waterfowl hunting enthusiasts.
The elegant home is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. Tours are conducted year round. Call (252) 453-9040 or
visit the website: visitwhalehead.com.
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
Visitors to the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education can
participate in interactive educational programs including
decoy carving, a maritime forest walk, eco-kayaking, nature
photography, bird watching and much more. This facility is
dedicated to exploring coastal North Carolina’s wildlife, natural
history and heritage. The Center, which opened in 2005, is the
newest addition to Historic Corolla Park.
Call the center at (252) 453-0221 for a complete list of programs.
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