Whether you’re visiting Corolla for the first time or 30th, these six essential activities make The Northern Outer Banks getaway an adventure for any age.
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Falling for Currituck
For Corolla and its mainland shore, one season stands out — and it may not be the one you think. Here are five reasons why autumn is the not-so-secret star of the northern Outer Banks.
Meghan Agresto
In Corolla, one lighthouse keeper follows in the footsteps of generations of lightkeepers, taking care of the grounds and welcoming curious visitors into the Currituck Beach Lighthouse.
Under the Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Since its completion in 1875, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse has stood witness to the community of Corolla, which grew up under the spindle’s eye.
A Century of Opulence in the Northern Outer Banks
An Art Nouveau-style mansion perched on Currituck Sound has survived for a century against all odds — and it’s still one of the newest buildings in historic Corolla.
Red & Blue
North Carolina’s state colors adorn our flag, of course, but they’re also found in the things that make us who we are: food and music, nature and art.
New Inn Town in Corolla
In the village of Corolla, a different kind of lodging stands out from the weeklong rentals typical of the northern Outer Banks. Guests might only stay there for a night or two, but in that short amount of time, the Corolla Village Inn feels like home.
Out and About in Currituck County
It’s as far to the northeast as you can go in North Carolina. And boy, should you go!
A January Guide to Corolla
Far away from the summer buzz, Corolla quietens into a sleepy, seaside village during the winter. Here, on this strip of sand, visitors find themselves immersed in the northernmost reaches of our state’s coast, where the coldest season is a chance to celebrate solitude.
