Whether by boat, foot, trolley, or candlelight, these six essential experiences help you step into the past in this historic coastal community.
lighthouse
48 Hours in Edenton: A Weekend by the Water
Stay at a charming inn, eat incredible seafood, explore maritime history, take a beautiful boat ride on Edenton Bay, and more in this historic former port town on Albemarle Sound.
6 Essential Activities in Corolla
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.
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.
America’s Lighthouse
The Cape Hatteras Light has guided mariners for more than two centuries and undergone massive changes, but its connection to the Jennette family remains constant.
The Cape Fear Lighthouse’s Prism Project
When the Cape Fear Lighthouse was dismantled more than 60 years ago, the pieces of glass that composed its Fresnel lens scattered in a hundred directions. Now, The Old Baldy Foundation is attempting to put the lens back together.
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.
Chasing the Light
A former classroom teacher’s life journey with a world-renowned photographer became one of the great romantic stories of our time — based on a mutual calling to save North Carolina’s magnificent lighthouses.
Your Guide to Brunswick’s Five Islands
Located at the southern end of North Carolina’s coast, these islands’ distinct draws and personalities invite the whole family to customize vacation memories to their own interests.
