Visit
Knotts Island
Yet another popular destination
for visitors is Knotts Island,
accessible from the mainland
via a scenic ferry ride. There,
in and around its small rural
community, you’ll see wildlife
in abundance. You’ll also find
Martin Farm and Winery, and
an orchard, where families can
pick their own peaches, grapes
and apples in season.
Mackay Island National
Wildlife Refuge, on the north
end of the island, is a birder’s
paradise with 160 species. The
refuge also supports whitetailed
deer, raccoon, mink,
muskrat, otter, fox, bobcat and
opossum. There are observation
points along the roads and
miles of hiking trails, most of
which are suitable for bicycles.
The island can also be
reached via the back roads
of Virginia Beach to Marsh
Causeway on the north end
(State Route 615). Either way,
for nature lovers, it’s a mustsee
destination.
800-BY-FERRY • www.ncferry.org
For information on Mackay
Island National Wildlife Refuge
and the Charles Kuralt Trail,
call 252-429-3100 or visit
www.fws.gov/mackayisland
22On the Mainland
Vineyards
At first glance, you'll
notice the colorful rows
of fields in Currituck
County, but look closely
and you will spot rows of
grapevines from our local
vineyards, Sanctuary
Vineyards and Martin
Farm and Vineyard.
“When you pour
our wines at your
table, you’re enjoying
a pure expression of
our vineyard,” says
John Wright, owner of
Sanctuary Vineyards.
Nestled in the lush fields
of Grandy fresh grapes
grow, where they are
carefully picked by hand
and fermented to make
a variety of fresh wines.
Being a popular spot for
tastings, live music events
and weddings, Sanctuary
Vineyards is a must see
off Route 158 on your
drive to the Outer Banks.
Another exclusive
wedding destination,
Martin Farm and Winery
on Knotts Island adds
an upscale touch to your
typical vineyard. You
can Enjoy fresh produce
and organic wines
while enjoying the view
overlooking the Knotts
Island Bay.
Sanctuary
Vineyards
Visit the winery, take
a tour and sample fine
wines from coastal vines.
Open 7-days a week.
7005 Caratoke Hwy.
Jarvisburg, NC 27947
252-491-2387
www.sanctuaryvineyards.com
Martin Farm
and Winery
Take a leisurely ferry ride
to Knotts Island and have
a picnic on the bay.
213 Martin Farm Ln.
Knotts Island, NC 27950
252-429-3564
www.martinfarmand
winery.com
/www.ncferry.org
/mackayisland
/www.sanctuaryvineyards.com
/www.martinfarmand
/winery.com