The Mainland
& Knotts Island
Reflecting an envied, slower-paced lifestyle,
Currituck County’s rustic mainland offers
18On the Mainland
discovery of its own.
Both sides of
the highway tempt
with mom-and-pop
produce stands and
large farm markets
with fresh seasonal
produce and seafood.
Roadside vineyards,
upscale beach shops, a funky gift shop here,
an equestrian center there, roadside attractions
abound. Towns like Moyock, Grandy, Powells
Point and Coinjock hold gems as well.
Monster truck fans nationwide flock to the
Digger’s Dungeon complex, where native-son
Dennis Anderson’s Grave Digger is displayed.
Sprinkled in the mainland mix are six golf
courses including a Top 100 pick in NC, and
accommodations from quaint hotels and
camping to simple soundfront lodging.
Whether passing through, overnighting or
day-tripping, discover the Currituck mainland.
A Golfer’s
Dream
Most come to the Currituck
Outer Banks for ocean waves
and sand castles, yet for
some it wouldn’t be a vacation
without water hazards and
sand traps. Golfers can play
six distinct courses here,
including two — Kilmarlic
Golf Club and The Currituck
Club (pg. 9) — named Top-100-
Courses in North Carolina.
Kilmarlic’s Director of Golf
Bryan Sullivan comments
on the rankings: “People are
realizing we’re every bit as
special as Myrtle Beach or
Hilton Head.” The Tom Steeledesigned
Kilmarlic, sitting
on 605 acres of maritime
forest and wetlands, hosted
the North Carolina Open in
2004 and 2009.
The Carolina
Club
This course is a “Locals’
Choice” for a fun day of
golf. Groomed for the
pro but friendly for all
players, this 7,000-
yard, par-72 course
ensures all skill levels
will have an enjoyable
time.
127 Carolina Club Dr.
Grandy, NC 27939
252-453-3588
www.thecarolinaclub.com
Holly Ridge
Golf Course
This 5,600-yard, par-71
course is located just
over the bridge on the
Currituck mainland.
LPGA Major Champion
Cathy Johnston-Forbes
uses the grounds to
conduct individual and
group lessons.
8818 Caratoke Hwy.
Harbinger, NC 27941
252-491-2893
www.hollyridgeobx.com
/www.thecarolinaclub.com
/www.hollyridgeobx.com