MAINLAND CURRITUCK Highway 168/158 is the main thoroughfare to the Outer Banks. Plan to stop along the way. There are many one-of-a kind farm markets, casual restaurants, antique and thrift shops, winery and craft beer establishments. It is worth stopping by some of the locally owned shops and restaurants to discover the vast array of unique “treasures” they hold. If you’re hungry, eat where the locals eat. Try some fresh, local seafood, famous North Carolina barbecue, or a southern style hamburger cooked to perfection. Or stop by Sanctuary Vineyards for a taste of locally grown wine. The mainland also boasts six golf courses and an array of attractions including the Currituck County Rural Center, Currituck County jail, Historic Courthouse, Historic Jarvisburg Colored School, and the Grave Digger Monster Truck. H2OBX Water Park Need a break from the beach but still want to enjoy North Carolina’s lazy summer days? Head over to the new water park located just over the bridge on the Currituck Mainland. Featuring more than 30 thrilling attractions, there is something for everyone. At H2OBX you will find a variety of rides, slides, a lazy river, splash zones and even private cabanas. H2OBX is open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day and has a daily attendance limit of 5,000. Tickets can be reserved online. 6 Currituck Chamber of Commerce Currituck County Rural Center Just off the beaten path, the Currituck County Rural Center (CCRC) offers a wealth of opportunities for outdoor fun for the whole family or your entire group. Along with having a large indoor covered equestrian arena, 2 outdoor riding arenas and stables perfect for hosting events such as horse shows, rodeos, dog shows and the like, the CCRC is fast becoming a favorite family gathering place. The park grounds feature a private kayak and canoe canal access to the Currituck Sound and picnic areas where families can take a picnic lunch and spend the day kayaking, canoeing or fishing in the two stocked ponds. There are six outdoor shelters, walking trails, and a playground. You can bring the whole family including Fido as the grounds are dog friendly. The grounds are open 7 days a week, 8:00 am until sunset. The CCRC is also available for special event rentals and short-stay stable rentals at great rates! Give us a call at 252-232-2262 for details. Golf People from all over the region and beyond are lured to the awardwinning lush fairways, water views, reasonable rates and uncrowded conditions of Currituck County’s golf courses. Two of Currituck’s golf courses were named by Golf Week as the “Best Courses That You Can Play.” One of the mainland courses has twice hosted the North Carolina Open and another has been rated by the USGA as having some of the finest putting surfaces in the Eastern U.S. For a list of member golf courses, visit currituckchamber.org. Michelle Kirnan Photography
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