Location
After you have crossed the Wright Memorial Bridge, continue on US-158 to NC-12. Head north on NC-12 through the village of Duck to Corolla, about 20 miles. Along the drive you will be able to enjoy seeing some of the stunning beach houses in the upscale areas of Duck and Corolla.
Things to Do in Corolla
- Corolla's Wild Horses - Corolla's wild horses, descendants of Colonial Spanish Horses, which are also called Spanish Mustangs, are one of North Carolina's most significant historic and cultural resources of the coastal area. (More Photos of Wild Horses in the Southeast)
- Currituck Beach Lighthouse - The Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum Shop are open daily from Easter until Thanksgiving. This red brick lighthouse, built in 1875 was the last major brick lighthouse built on the Outer Banks.
- The Whalehead Club - Situated on 39 acres of sound front property, this former private residence is open to the public for tours. The newly restored museum is the finest example of art nouveau architecture in North Carolina.
Things to Do in Duck
- Duck Research Pier - This US Army Corps of Engineers Field Research Facility is an internationally recognized coastal observatory. Summer tours, which begin in June and conclude in August, are conducted Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. only and last approximately 90 minutes. There is no fee for the tour and no reservation required. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. and close promptly at 10 a.m.
