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coastal towns
Beaufort,
SC
Bluffton, SC
Brunswick
Islands, NC
Charleston &
its Resort Islands, SC
Conway, SC
Currituck, NC
Edisto Island, SC
Georgetown, SC
Hardeeville, SC
Hilton Head
Island, SC
Jasper
County, SC
Mount
Pleasant, SC
North Myrtle
Beach, SC
Myrtle
Beach, SC
Northeast NC: Edenton, New Bern, Elizabeth City, Hertford
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Outer Banks, NC
Pawleys
Island/Litchfield, SC
Savannah,
GA
Southport, NC
Summerville, SC
Walterboro, SC
Washington, NC
Whiteville, NC
Wilmington, NC
Books About The
Carolinas
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Carolina Day Trip:
Insider Tips for Visiting
Currituck and the NC Outer
Banks
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hy Currituck and the Outer Banks? The area's filled with history, fun, outdoor entertainment,
and lots to do, including miles of sun-drenched beaches and the chance to glimpse a wild Spanish mustang.
Drive to the Outer Banks on Highway 158, cross over the bridge and turn left. Or, reach the Outer
Banks via Highway 64 and the Manteo bridge.
You'll feel instantly transported to another
world, where sea and sand are in charge. Enjoy the drive through Southern Shores, Duck and Sanderling, and stop along the way to explore a tiny boutique, or deserted stretch of beach.
When you arrive at the Currituck Beach Lighthouse,
stop and be grateful for
all those spin classes.
Your hard work will be
rewarded as you climb
214 steps to the top of
this majestic, red brick
lighthouse, which was
first lit in 1875. It's
located in Currituck
Heritage Park.
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hile you’re there,
investigate the
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education.
You can enjoy the free
exhibits, and if the
timing’s right, take
classes in fishing,
crabbing or archery.
Then, take a stroll
through the historic
Corolla Village, and
plan to stop for
lunch nearby. Options
include
Bacchus Wine and
Cheese,
with their award-winning
selection of wines as
well as great sandwiches
and sinful desserts.
Vegetarians will enjoy
the Lighthouse sandwich,
made with dill, baby
Swiss, lettuce, tomato,
cucumbers, green peppers
and condiments.
Another possibility is
Cosmos Pizza in the
Corolla Light Town
Center. Let’s face it.
After a long, fun-filled
morning, sometimes a
yummy pizza just hits
the spot!
Refreshed and renewed,
it's time to visit the
Whalehead Club,
one of the most
spectacular landmarks on
the Currituck Outer
Banks.
You'll enjoy a self-guided audio tour, or perhaps more
personalized attention with a docent. This 1920s club has been fully restored
and is worth a visit, including a variety of tours. Tour prices range from $5-$15 and reservations
are required for specialty tours.
If you're itching to
pull the golf clubs out
of the trunk, consider
the Currituck Club, a
fabulous championship
course rated one of the
"10 Best New Places You
Can Play," by Golf
Magazine.
Or, if kayaking is more
your thing, don’t leave
Corolla Village without
checking out kayak tours
from
Coastal Explorations.
They’ll give you options
for creating the perfect
waterborne outing. If
you’re anxious to learn
more about the Spanish
mustangs which romp
along the northern
beach, head for the head
for the Corolla Wild
Horse Museum, which is
home to the
Corolla Wild Horse
Fund. A group of dedicated professionals have banded together to preserve and protect these marvelous creatures and even children can get into the act, with weekly horse painting for the little ones.
The day may be waning,
but there's still
exploring to be done, so
find a room to suit your
personal style. You may
want to consider the
Hampton Inn and Suites Oceanfront Hotel. Reviewers on Trip Advisor give it an excellent rating and guests are delighted that the ocean is just steps away.
There are also a number of reputable realty companies to help you find a home to rent, including Twiddy & Company, Sun Realty and Village Realty.
Safely (and
beautifully) settled for
accommodations, you’ll
want a memorable meal.
The Oceanfront Grille in Corolla Light will delight in every way. (Try the crab cakes. You can thank us later.)
If you’ve got extended
family and friends and
simply want to relax at
home, consider Steamer’s
Shellfish to Go
Steamer’s Shellfish to Go. These steamer pots are filled with crab legs, lobster, clams, mussels, corn and potatoes, and are ready to cook at your beach house. Delicious! But be warned. This is a seasonal gourmet opportunity. Steamers to Go is closed between October and the week before Easter.
Day two: Up early to take a tour and try to catch a glimpse of the wild horses. Or, go kayaking
(if you didn't make it
yesterday),
surfing, wine tasting, or fishing.
If it all sounds too strenuous, pull out a fun novel,
slather on the sunscreen, and take your cooler to the beach. One thing's certain. You'll
meet friendly people, find lots of eye candy, and enjoy a getaway that's as laid-back as you want.
Recommended Reading
Day
Trips Directory
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About the Author
Katherine O. Pettit
has worked as a writer,
magazine editor, printer
and public relations
consultant. The Columbia
resident has published
more than 250 articles
in magazines and
newspapers. Her writing
explores a variety of
subjects including
travel, lifestyles,
business and management.
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