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People often look at us funny when we talk about driving down to the Outer Banks, specifically the northern part in Corolla, for a weekend or longer in the fall. Why would we do anything like that, they wonder, for an autumn. Honestly, I don’t find it strange at all. People often go south for…

No matter your age, you can easily bond over a day spent on the Northern Outer Banks… an exciting, breathtaking, wild horse tour, climbing the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, biking scenic pathways, walking the beautiful shoreline, or cooling off with a scoop of ice cream after a full day of adventure. When it’s time to take…

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A beach vacation is even better when the whole family can come along –including your four-legged family members! Dogs and beaches are a perfect match. There’s nothing quite like morning runs or walks with your pup, splashing through the surf, or playing catch along the shoreline. Their excitement is contagious. So, if finding a pet…

The ferry ride to Knotts Island is less a means of transportation and more a gentle transition into a quieter, slower world. Departing from Currituck on the North Carolina mainland, the small, state-run ferry eases away from the dock with a low hum, carrying a handful of cars and passengers across the calm waters of…

The coastal waters of Northeastern North Carolina are home to some of the most iconic species in the Atlantic, but few capture the imagination quite like the red drum. This year, Currituck County Travel & Tourism is proud to join the NC Marine & Estuary Foundation in an inspiring partnership that brings science, conservation, education,…

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The coastal waters of Northeastern North Carolina are home to some of the most iconic species in the Atlantic, but few capture the imagination quite like the red drum. This year, Currituck County Travel & Tourism is proud to join the NC Marine & Estuary Foundation in an inspiring partnership that brings science, conservation, education,…

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The coastal waters of Northeastern North Carolina are home to some of the most iconic species in the Atlantic, but few capture the imagination quite like the red drum. This year, Currituck County Travel & Tourism is proud to join the NC Marine & Estuary Foundation in an inspiring partnership that brings science, conservation, education,…

I’d always loved the beach in summer, but this year I decided to skip the rush and the crowds and visit the Northern Outer Banks in the quiet of the off-season. The moment I crossed into Corolla with its crisp, cool, salty sea breeze, I knew I had made the right choice. Corolla in the…

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Looking for things to do during your winter vacation to the Outer Banks? Here's Our Top 10 Ways to Spend Your Winter Vacation on the Outer Banks

Why book a fall vacation to Corolla and Currituck County? The “shoulder” season is a great time to visit, when Rates are lower, and beaches are less populated.