Within a Day’s Drive There are a wide variety of attractions on the Outer Banks just a short drive from Currituck: Wright Brothers National Memorial The grounds, located in Kill Devil Hills, include historical markers, replica camp buildings, and a 60-foot granite monument honoring Wilbur and Orville Wright’s first powered flight. Open year-round. Closed Christmas Day. Admission. 252-473-2111; www.nps.gov/wrbr Jockey’s Ridge State Park Jockey’s Ridge State Park consists of 426 acres in Nags Head. Enjoy hang gliding, kite flying and hiking. Hours vary according to season. Free. 252-441-7132; www.jockeysridgestatepark.com North Carolina Aquarium Located in Manteo, watch fish and sharks in a 285,000-gallon “Graveyard of the Atlantic” exhibit. Open year-round. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission. 252-475-2300; www.ncaquariums.com/roanoke-island The Lost Colony Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Green’s The Lost Colony recounts the exciting historical events leading to the disappearance of the first English colonists who settled here more than 400 years ago. Call for performance dates and admission costs. 252-473-6000; www.thelostcolony.org Cape Hatteras Light Station Standing 210 feet high, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the tallest brick beacon in the world. Constructed in 1870, the lighthouse is open for climbing from mid-April to Columbus Day. Call for hours and admission cost. 252-475-9000; www.nps.gov/caha Ocracoke Island This 14-mile island and fishing village was once the home of the notorious pirate Blackbeard. Visit Ocracoke Island via the Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry. www.ocracoke-nc.com 11 On the Beach SEAL Program A two-hour program allows kids to interact with local lifeguards to learn about, and help create, a safer aquatic environment. Across from Currituck Lighthouse Corolla, NC 27927 252-453-3919, info@corollalifesaving.org www.corollalifesaving.org Wildlife Programs The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education highlights the connection between the natural and cultural history of the Currituck Sound. 1160 Village Ln. Corolla, NC 27927 252-453-0221 www.ncwildlife.org/obx Golf Links Bring the entire family for fun on this course located on the Currituck Sound. 798 Sunset Blvd. Corolla, NC 27927 252-453-6900 www.corollawatersports.com The Grass Course 20-holes on scenic, soundside, all-natural grass course. 1024 Ocean Tr. Corolla, NC 27927 252-453-4198
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