Vacation in Northern Beaches of The Outer Banks
Where to Explore, Eat, and Stay in Corrola, Duck, and Kitty Hawk
Jun 14, 2009
The Wright Brothers made the area famous when they took the first powered flight about four miles south of Kill Devil Hills. When first arriving in the northern beaches of the Outer Banks, check out the visitor information center, Ayock Brown Welcome Center.
Sight Seeing in the Outer Banks
The northernmost lighthouse in the Outer Banks, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, was completed in 1875. Families can climb the 214 steps to the top to get a view of the surrounding area. It’s open one week before Easter until the weekend after Thanksgiving day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Currituck Beach Lighthouse is located at 1101 Corolla Village Road, Route 12, Corolla, North Carolina.
The Whalehead Club, built between 1922 and 1925, is a 21,000 square-foot monument. They offer year round tours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Whalehead Club is located at 1100 Club Road, Route 12 North Corolla, Corolla, North Carolina.
See where the two bicycle mechanics took off in the first powered flight and the 60 foot granite monument at The Wright Brothers National Memorial. One can see exhibits and hear an informative talk from the National Park Service Ranger. The Wright Brothers National Memorial is located at mile post 7.5 on U.S. Highway 158, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.
Visit one of North Carolina’s rarest ecological communities, Merchants Millpond State Park. It’s a man-made millpond ideal for canoeing. There are camping opportunities and people can have picnics by the millpond. The Merchants Millpond State Park is located at 71 U.S. Highway 158E, Gatesville, North Carolina.
Places to Eat in the Northern Beaches of the Outer Banks
The Blue Point Bar and Grill is the perfect upscale restaurant to get Southern-style and local seafood. It was originally opened as the Oyster Bar and Grill in the summer of 1989. If someone is looking for a small bistro, he should try Elizabeth’s Café and Winery. They offer more than 1,600 bottles of wine and have been written about in the Wine Spectator. Another place to eat while in the northern beaches of the Outer Banks is Nicoletta’s Italian Café which provides a beautiful view of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse. It’s known for its local seafood and Italian pasta dishes.
Places to Stay in Duck and Corolla
Advice 5 cents is a bed and breakfast secluded in a quiet neighborhood in the heart of Duck. Guests have access to a swimming pool, tennis courts, outdoor showers, beach chairs and towels, complimentary internet and onsite massage therapy. Breakfast is baked from scratch and coffee and tea is available for early risers. Advice 5 cents is located at 111 Scarborough Lane, Duck, North Carolina.
The Inn at Corolla Light is a waterfront inn located on the historic Currituck Sound. A couple looking for a romantic getaway should look into this location. Enjoy Olympic sized pools, children’s facilities and play areas, and the Clubhouse café. The Inn at Corolla Light is located at 1066 Ocean Trail, Corolla, North Carolina.
The Sanderling Resort and Spa is a beautiful location to stay in the northern beaches of the Outer Banks; however, it’s one of the more expensive spots. It’s located on a remote beach five miles north of Duck. Enjoy the spa, golf, tennis, nature trails, pools, and a fitness center at this location. The Sanderling Resort and Spa is located at 1461 Duck Road, Duck, North Carolina.
Visit historic landmarks, eat local seafood and cuisine, and stay in beautiful places while in the northern beaches of the Outer Banks.
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