| What comes to mind when you think of the Outer | | | | surfing and sailing. Fishing enthusiasts may charter a |
| Banks? Obvious answers may include the stunning, | | | | boat at Coinjock Marina and enjoy a day in the sun, |
| white shorelines of the North Carolina coast, the | | | | on the sea. For those who like to hike, the Charles |
| tranquil breezes and lush tall grass filled with wildlife. | | | | Kurault Trail in Knotts Island provides ample |
| You may think, too, of the wild mustangs that trot | | | | opportunity for exercise and viewing the wild in their |
| along the shore, answering to no master. You may | | | | element.Don't assume, either, that Currituck is a |
| think of history: the flight experiments at Kitty Hawk | | | | sleepy beach area that shuts down at sunset. Quite |
| or the famous Lost Colony outdoor drama, the | | | | the contrary, while Currituck is still a bit isolated so as |
| longest running play of its kind, in Manteo.How often, | | | | not to be cramped with tourists, the area does |
| though, do you think of Currituck County? True, you | | | | enjoy a healthy nightlife. Restaurateurs are flocking |
| may tend to think of the Outer Banks in terms of | | | | to the area to establish cafes with fine cuisine and |
| the towns strung together along the beach, yet | | | | entertainment. Plan your vacation ahead of time by |
| many of the more populous destinations in the area | | | | checking with the Department of Tourism at |
| are situated along the southern shores. During the | | | | VisitCurrituck, and you may be able to attend a wine |
| peak seasons, hotels and RV parks are cramped, and | | | | tasting or seminar at any of our wineries in beautiful |
| restaurants have lines of hungry people wrapped | | | | Knotts Island.Of course, no trip to the Outer Banks |
| around the parking lots. While the Outer Banks can | | | | would be complete without a visit to two of |
| offer a relaxing vacation for the family, sometimes it | | | | Currituck's most popular landmarks - The Currituck |
| seems every family in the nation shares your ideas, | | | | Lighthouse and The Whalehead Club. For over a |
| on the same day.Yet, Currituck County is situated in | | | | century, the lighthouse has guided ships safely across |
| the northern end of the Outer Banks, the state's | | | | the Chesapeake Bay, while the Whalehead Club (the |
| best kept secret.Visitors to Currituck County are | | | | former private residence of Edward Collings) serves |
| always welcome to enjoy a relaxing family vacation, | | | | to remind us of the glamour and stately pride of the |
| as the area offers something for everybody all year | | | | resort area.Visitors are welcome to stay in Currituck |
| round. The Currituck Outer Banks were settled by | | | | and see the whole Outer Banks - we are very close, |
| the early Colonists in 1688, one of the earliest | | | | so driving is never an issue. Be sure to send for free |
| settlements in the New World, and to this day the | | | | brochures so you can plan ahead for a relaxing, fun |
| beaches are clean and beautiful, and offer spectacular | | | | vacation.Kathryn Lively ( writes travel articles for |
| views of the Atlantic Ocean.Currituck is a sportsman's | | | | various websites, including ( the official website of |
| paradise. Home to the renowned Currituck Club, | | | | Currituck County, NC. |
| visitors can enjoy a day of golf in between days of | | | | |