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. Michelle Kirnan Photography Whalehead Whalehead, a favorite attraction of many history and Art Nouveau architecture buffs, is a 21,000-square foot, five-floored home that sits in the Historic Corolla Park and has been restored and renovated to its original grandeur that includes Tiffany lighting fixtures and a copper-shingled roof. Originally constructed in 1922, Whalehead was the second home of Edward C. Knight, Jr. and his wife, Marie Louise. It’s 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. THE OUTER BANKS JUST GOT WETTER. COOLER. WILDER. SPLASHIER. Get ready for the newest attraction to hit the Outer Banks in decades. Located just 3 miles north of the Wright Memorial Bridge, H2OBX Waterpark offers over 30 slides and attractions including a 30,000 sq. ft. wave pool, Flow Rider boogie board and surf ride, 2 breathtaking slide complexes topping out at over 80 ft. tall, the first ever Twin Tides wave pool, Adventure Lagoon play structures, 1000 ft. long Action River and much more. After all the action, chill out in one of 50 family cabanas, and shaded lounge chair areas throughout the waterpark. General admission tickets are available on a limited basis. Reserve your family’s opportunity for an unforgettable experience by visiting H2OBXWATERPARK.COM and purchasing your tickets in advance. H2OBXWATERPARK.COM currituckchamber.org | (252) 453-9497 5
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