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3 Bedroom Soundside Condo, WR5I - Located in The Currituck Club, Corolla

Tour the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island

Located on Roanoke Island, the North Carolina Aquarium is a 68,000 square-foot facility with a "Waters of the Outer Banks" theme. Visitors see a variety of marine communities including coastal freshwaters, wetlands, estuaries, roadside ditches and the Gulf Stream. A main attraction at the aquarium is the Graveyard of the Atlantic tank, which holds 285,000 gallons of saltwater and is home to sea turtles, sharks and almost 1,000 other sea creatures. The aquarium is open year-round from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily (except for Christmas and New Year's Day.) Prices are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and active military personnel, $5 for children ages six to 17, and kids five and under are free. For more information, contact the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island at (252) 473-3494.

Go Shopping at Tanger Outlet Center

The Tanger Outlet Center is located on the south side of Nags Head on US Highway 158. If you love to shop, or even if you forgot something at home, this is a great place for you to find some Outer Banks bargains! A few of the stores at the Outlet Center are: The Gap, Ralph Lauren, Wilson Leather, The Dress Barn, Kitchen Collection, Claire's Boutique, Rack Room Shoes, Bass and Nine West. Don't forget to stop by the Tanger Outlet Center and buy yourself something special!

Take a Red Wolf Howl Tour at Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

Located on the Dare County mainland west of Manteo on Highway 64, you will find the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge consists of 150,000 acres of wetlands, fields and swamps. A variety of animal species call the refuge home, including black bears, white-tailed deer, gray fox, bobcats, raccoons, mink, beaver, squirrels, opossum, river otter, alligators and red wolves. Though they are a threatened species, red wolves have made a comeback in this part of North Carolina, thanks to careful management since the 1980s. Night tours to hear the red wolves howl are given every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. in the refuge from late June through mid-August. For more information, contact the refuge at (252) 473-1131, ext. 243.

Tour the Elizabethan Gardens

The Elizabethan Gardens on Roanoke Island offer a picturesque view of more than 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers. Created in 1960 in memory of Sir Walter Raleigh's colonists for their efforts in establishing an English settlement, these botanical gardens are open year-round. The paths take visitors through 10.5 acres of some of North Carolina's most colorful flowers. Most paths are wheelchair-accessible. Garden admission is $6 for adults, $4 for kids between ages six through 18, $5 for adults age 62 and older and free for children under 5 when accompanied by an adult. Hours of operation vary throughout the year. For more information, contact The Elizabethan Gardens at (252) 473-3234.

Visit the Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary

Ducks, geese, rabbits, deer, fox and many other animal species live in the 5,400-acre wildlife refuge known as the Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary, located between Duck and Corolla on the northern Outer Banks. Many trees and marsh grasses also grow in this secluded wetland area. A trailhead is located at the Sanderling Inn and gives access to a 2.5 mile clay trail that takes hikers, bikers and strollers through a part of the Sanctuary.

Go Shopping at Hatteras Landing

Located in Hatteras Village next to the ferry docks, Hatteras Landing is a great shopping area where you can pass the time while you wait in the ferry line, or just stop and browse when you have a bit of extra time. Hatteras Landing Provision Company, Graveyard Deli and Market, Birthday Suits, Surfside Casuals, Farmer's Daughter and Kitty Hawk Kites/Carolina Outdoors are the shops that are featured in this fun shopping area. A local beach style is reflected in most of the inventory of these popular shops. For more information, contact Hatteras Landing at (252) 986-2205.

Sleep with the Windows Open and Hear the Ocean Breeze

When you are at home and have a window open, what kind of noises do you hear? Honking car horns? Emergency vehicle sirens? People talking on the street? While you are at the Outer Banks, try sleeping with the windows open. Chances are on most nights, if you are within a mile of the ocean, you will be able to hear the sound of the ocean. You can hear sounds similar to relaxation CDs that are sold in stores just by opening your window. Try it - you will love it!

Visit the Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve

The Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve is a maritime forest that is managed by The Nature Conservancy, which is an international, nonprofit conservation organization. Located in Kill Devil Hills on the west side of US Highway 158, the Preserve is home to many rare plant and animal species. Spend an afternoon hiking on more than 5 miles of trails and footbridges that take you through forest, swamp, pond and dune habitats. Trails are open to visitors during the week between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Bicycles and pets on leashes are restricted to a portion of the trail. For more information, contact the Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve at (252) 441-2525.

Go Golfing

The Outer Banks is home to a variety of golf courses to suit golfers ranging from novice to experienced skill levels. Nags Head Golf Links is an 18-hole championship located at Milepost 15 in Nags Head, and can be reached at (800) 851-9404. The Sea Scape Golf Links is also an 18-hole championship course that is built around the Kitty Hawk Maritime Forest with a beautiful view of the ocean. Sea Scape Golf Links can be reached at (252) 261-2158. The Duck Woods Country Club is an 18-hole course located at Milepost 1 in Southern Shores and can be reached at (252) 261-2609. Hatteras Island also has a golf course, Ocean Edge Golf Course, which is a 9-hole course on the oceanfront in Frisco. They can be reached at (252) 995-4100. Whichever course you choose is sure to keep you thinking about "the day you went golfing on the Outer Banks."

Tour the Wanchese Seafood Industrial Park

The Wanchese Seafood Industrial Park is a 69-acre industrial park that was built in 1980 to entice large-scale seafood processing companies to bring their business to Wanchese. Oregon Inlet, the East Coast's most dangerous inlet, shoaled terribly through the 1980s and few of the fishing boats could make it through the inlet, so the large-scale seafood processors never arrived. The industrial park remained mostly vacant until 1994, when smaller area businesses began moving into the park. Today, the area is almost full with various marine-related industries. The industrial park is an educational stop for visitors interested in the world of boatbuilding and sea harvesting. Visitors are welcome to come in and check out the boat docks. For more information, contact the industrial park at (252) 473-5867.

 

Corolla Restaurants

Corolla Pizza & Deli
1152 Ocean Trail
Corolla, NC 27927

Big Mama's Breakfast, Seafood, Ice Cream & Yogurt
1152 Ocean Trail
Corolla, NC 27927

Cosmo's Pizzeria
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Wild Horse Cafe
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Nicolettas Italian Cafe
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Fat Crabs Rib Co.
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Ned's Ice Cream & Convenience
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Outer Banks Cheese-Steaks
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Corolla Bagels
1109 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Clubhouse Cafe
1197 Franklyn Street
Corolla, NC 27927

Northern Lights Pastry & Coffee
109 Austin Street
Corolla, NC 27927

Lighthouse Bagels
817 Ocean Trail
Monterey Plaza
Corolla, NC 27927

Corolla Shopping

Coastal Karma
794 Sunset Boulevad
TimBuck II Shopping Village
Corolla, NC 27927

Outer Banks Style
1134 Corolla Village Road
Corolla, NC 27927

The Cottage Collection
1134 Corolla Village Road
Corolla, NC 27927

Village Wine Shop
1134 Corolla Village Road
Corolla, NC 27927

The Island Bookstore
1130 Corolla Village Road
Historic Corolla Village
Corolla, NC 27927

The Lightkeeper's Wife
1130 Corolla Village Road
Corolla, NC 27927

The Village Fisherman Unique Gifts
1130 Corolla Village Road
Corolla, NC 27927

Lighthouse Garden
1129 Corolla Village Road
Corolla, NC 27927

Old Corolla Trading Co.
1129 Corolla Village Road
Corolla, NC 27927

Spry Creek Dry Goods
1122 Corolla Village Road
Corolla, NC 27927

Wink's Grocery & Market
1150 Ocean Trail
Corolla, NC 27927

Back Country Outfitters & Guides
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Corolla Attractions

The Corolla Wild Horse Museum at The Historic Corolla Schoolhouse
1126 Schoolhouse Lane
Corolla, NC 27927

Currituck Beach Lighthouse & Gift Shop
1101 Corolla Village Road
Corolla, NC 27927

The Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park
1100 Club Road
Corolla, NC 27927

Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education
1160 Village Lane
Corolla, NC 27927

Corolla Activities

Corolla Outback Adventures, Ltd.
1150 Ocean Trail
Corolla, NC 27927

Back Country Outfitters & Guides
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Beach Jeeps of Corolla
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Island Revolution Surf Co. & Skatepark
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927

Wild Horse Safari
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla, NC 27927

Kayak Corolla
1210 Ocean Trail
Corolla, NC 27927

Corolla Jeep Rentals & Tours
1070 Ocean Trail
Corolla, NC 27927

Bob's Wild Horse Tours
1066 Ocean Trail
Inn at Corolla Light
Corolla, NC 27927

Kitty Hawk Kites
817 Ocean Trail
Monterey Plaza
Corolla, NC 27927

Carolina Outdoors
817 Ocean Trail
Monterey Plaza
Corolla, NC 27927

R/C Theatres of the Outer Banks
815 Ocean Trail
Corolla, NC 27927

Miss Kitty's Old Time Photo
794 Sunset Boulevard
Tim Buck II Shopping Center
Corolla, NC 27927