Corolla Wild Horses

    The Wild Spanish Mustangs are unique to Corolla and Currituck counties, and you won’t find them in any other part of the world.

    The only remaining wild herd left in the world, these horses are a must-see when visiting the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The wild horses were originally brought here in the 1500s on Spanish ships. The shallow nature of the coast off of Corolla and the unpredictable sandbars have caused the area to be known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic, and caused many a shipwreck. It is believed that the horses survived such occasions to swim to shore, making a new home for themselves, and they’ve been here ever since.

    Whether roaming the sand-streets or enjoying the fine sea mist on the shores of Corolla, these horses are free to wander as they please. They stroll through neighborhoods and yards, pausing to nibble a bite of grass, sea oats, live oak tree leaves or persimmons.

    Their legs are short, their bodies stocky and their fur fluffier than domesticated horses. Locals and visitors alike steer clear, out of respect and concern for their protection. Their diets are narrow and their health precarious; the slightest contact with humans can be lethal for the horses. This is why it is so important to never get closer than 50 feet from one of these beautiful creatures.

    Although mild in personality, these horses are entirely untamed, and can be quite territorial. Stallions regularly break into battle over mares, food and resources, and visitors are well-advised to keep a healthy distance for fear of spooking one. Although smaller than most horses, they are still extremely strong, and protective of their fellows.

    The best time to view these living artifacts is spring, from mid April to the end of May. This is the off-season, meaning that the beaches are less crowded, and it’s also the mating season of the horses.

    Whether your stay is a day, a weekend or a month, make time to visit the 4×4 beaches and see if you can spot some wild horses. Better yet, take a wild horse tour or visit the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, whose mission is to protect and preserve the herd, and also educate visitors and residents on their history.

    Plan your adventure today!

    SWANDIPITY

    Swandipity is located in the Corolla 4×4 “Swan Beach”. This cottage features Pottery Barn décor, hardwood floors, wainscoting and a kitchen tastefully appointed with stainless steel appliances and marble-top center island. Whether the wind is out of the north, south, east, or west, you can find the perfect spot to call your own on the expansive wrap-a-round decks and porches.

    Northern Outer Banks – Corolla Visitor Center

    .Start your Northern Outer Banks – Corolla Outer Banks vacation here! Stop in for guides, maps, brochures, discounts, and friendly advice on everything there is to see and do in Corolla, North Carolina. Information on accommodations, attractions, events, shopping, dining and more. Open 6 days a week in March (Monday through Saturday).  Open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm in season (April through November).  Open 6 days a week in December (Monday through Saturday).  Closed in January and February.

     

     

    Eagle Creek Bar and Grill

    Eagle Creek Bar and Grill is striving to bring you a family friendly atmosphere through lunch and dinner.

    Blessings on the Beach

    Blessings on the Beach

    As a newly ordained minister I am dedicated to make your ceremony as unique as your love story. With your choice of a Traditional or Non-Traditional ceremony, yours will be a wedding that is as lighthearted, and filled with the story of your romance to create a day you will cherish forever.

    Flippers Convenience & Arcade

    Flippers Arcade & Convenience

    Flippers offers fun, food and entertainment for all ages. We have specialty party package deals at a discount. We have convenience goods like snacks and soda, slurpees and lemonades. We sell alcohol beverages, cigarette, souvenirs, t-shirts, gas and diesel. We make and sell custom corn hole boards.

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    Photography on The Banks/POBX

    Photography on The Banks | POBX is an award winning custom beach portrait photographer located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We serve the northern beaches of the coastal OBX area from Nags Head to Corolla and providing high quality beach photography for vacationing families from far and wide! POBX specializes in FAMILY and FUN! We customize your Outer Banks beach portrait experience to fit your needs! Packages starting at $449

    Always In Bloom

    Always 'N' Bloom

    For all your florist and gift needs.
    Plan your perfect wedding on the Outer Banks.

    Coastal Accents

    Furnishings for your cottage or castle can be viewed online or in store in two bright and beautiful showrooms.  We provide furniture for categories including:  Baby, Rugs, Bedding, Tabletop, Furniture, Gifts, Window Treatments, and Artwork (Indoor and Outdoor).

    Offering Boutique Furniture and Decorative Accessories & Gifts for a great price!

    Store Hours:
    Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
    Sunday: 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

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    Dairy Queen of Corolla

    Take a cool break from the hot beach and grab some soft-serve ice cream, served in cones, shakes, sundaes, in a variety of creative concoctions. Hot dogs and other quick foods, plus delicious ice cream cakes.  DQ also offers a Sweet Deals Menu, where the customer can choose any two for $3, three for $4, and so on.

    Historic Corolla Village

    Visit Historic Corolla Village, a popular attraction for visitors to Currituck’s Outer Banks. Stroll down sandy streets lined with wooden signs for restored shops hosted by friendly merchants and visit a simpler time. Tour the historic Whalehead mansion while you’re in town, and snap a photo of the view from the top of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse.

    The village is home to many unique businesses, including the Wild Horse Museum. Although most of the isolated villages that existed on this stretch of coast in the past have disappeared, the Historic Corolla Village remains intact, providing insight into times long past.

    The focus of the Village has been on the restoration and re-purposing of the existing historic homes into retail shops and office spaces. Visitors can walk the paths and visit the carefully restored homes: The Parker House, Parker Outbuilding, Gray-Lewark House, Gray-Lewark Outbuilding, The Gard House, and A Village Garden.

    Twiddy & Company has been instrumental in efforts to restore the many buildings in the Village and is housed in the historic Kill Devil Hills Lifesaving Station, which they have relocated to the Village. They have also restored the Wash Woods US Coast Guard Station #166, which is situated on the four-wheel-drive beaches of Corolla.

    With it’s unpaved roads and historic setting, staying in Corolla Village in Corolla, NC provides a unique way to experience the beauty, history, and scenery that the secluded northern Outer Banks beaches have to offer. Located near the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, the Whalehead mansion, Currituck Maritime Museum and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, Corolla Village is home to restored residences that are now home to numerous quaint shops, stores, and museums.

    Visitors enjoy strolling through Corolla Village because it’s like taking a trip back in times to when life was much simpler…with it’s unpaved sand roads, live oaks, scrub pines, and relaxing pace. From Corolla Village, it’s only a short walk or bike ride to the ocean and several of the most popular things to do in Corolla, NC. It’s difficult to image that this area was home to only two-hundred people at the turn of the century, and most of the residents were families of those working at the Currituck Beach Lifesaving Station.

    Take a step back in time, visit Historic Corolla Village.