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You won’t find superstores or theme parks in Corolla. What you will find is a slow-paced vacation destination with vast, isolated stretches of beach. Corolla is the perfect place to gear down, relax and forget about your hurried life back home. While quiet dinners and strolls on the beach are mainstays of Corolla’s lifestyle, other more action-oriented recreation options include kayak tours, Jet Ski rentals, deep-sea fishing charters, and go-karting. No visit to Corolla is complete without climbing the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, a 158-foot high structure built in 1875 that still flashes at 20-second intervals to warn ships hugging the chain of barrier islands. Next on the must see list is the Whalehead Club, a 21,000-square-foot Art Nouveau home that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A truly unique experience in Corolla is taking a tour of the Spanish Mustang Reserve, where you can see wild Spanish Mustang horses grazing in their natural habitat. Horse lovers will also enjoy the Corolla Wild Horse Museum located within the restored schoolhouse of Corolla Village. Kids have an opportunity to paint their own wild Colonial Spanish Mustang. For some great family fun, play the Grass Course, a miniature golf course on all natural grass.
Restaurants in Corolla
1. Kitty Hawk Kites Timbuck II
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
With locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites is the largest retailer of kites on the Outer Banks, offering everything from single-line kites for kids to advanced stunt kites for experienced fliers. In addition, Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of toys, flags, and wind art that you won’t find anywhere else on the beach, as well as a leading selection of quality resort apparel, footwear, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sunglasses, gifts, adventure and beach gear and more. If you're looking for adventure on the Outer Banks, look no further! Kitty Hawk Kites is the Outer Banks' leader in adventure and recreation. Choose from over 25 adventures at locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, including hang gliding, kiteboarding, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, surf lessons, jet ski rentals and tours, parasailing, JetPak, aero tours and flight instruction, sailing cruises, dolphin tours, horseback riding and wild horse tours, Segway tours, wakeboarding and tubing, light tackle and chartered fishing excursions, 4x4 beach tours, clamming, drone school, and more!
2. Seaside Farm Market
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
The Seaside Farm Market has a complete selection of local, in-season produce including sweet corn, vine-ripened tomatoes and peaches picked fresh from the tree. They also carry locally made jams, BBQ and seafood sauces, local farm-fresh cheeses and fresh herbs. It’s truly one-stop shopping here as you can also find fresh seafood, local wine and beer.
Reviewed By eosmith6
Every year (we have been going to the market for 20 years) Seaside Farm Market is a major part of our vacation. Peaches are amazing...Fresh shrimp..the mahi mahi is to die for. All the produce is beyond perfect, The only place to get produce, Key Lime pie, local craft beer, fun wines, and delicious seafood!!! The staff is helpful and so kind...a must when you are staying in Corolla or Duck or 4 x 4.
3. Miss Kitty's Old Time Photos & Gifts
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
Let our studios put you in the mythical eras of the Old South, Wild West, Pirates, Civil War, American Indian, The Roaring Twenties, Victorian and more, with an original, Old Time Photo by Miss Kitty's Old Time Photos and Gifts OBX NC. All of our costumes are replicas of the Antique Clothing from the mid 19th through the early 20th centuries. Our photographers and assistants have been trained to pose each Old Time Photo setting in the most realistic manner and expression for the period of your choice. So by all means, look at our portfolio, make your choice. Then relax and have fun as we take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear! Miss Kitty's Old Time Photos and Gifts is located in Corolla, North Carolina on the Outer Banks in the TimBuck II Shopping Village Corolla, Located just north of Nags Head NC, Kill Devil Hills NC, Kitty Hawk NC, Southern Shores, and Duck NC in Corolla, North Carolina on the OBX
Reviewed By E1336CTkellym - Johnstown, United States
We had a 7 person photo shoot as pirates and had a wonderful time and came out with great pictures!!!!
4. The Island Bookstore
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By always-ramblin - Allentown, United States
With online vendors dominating the book market it's refreshing to browse in a bricks & mortar bookstore with such a diverse collection. It's obvious that the owner and workers are thoughtful in the selection of inventory and for a small bookstore it covers all subjects with a wonderful children's section. This is the kind of store that you feel compelled to make a purchase to support their business.... and it's easy to find a book to take home.
5. Flying Smiles Kites
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Visit Flying Smiles Kites for a great selection of Kites (and repairs, if needed!) along with Puzzles and Games for the whole family.
Reviewed By Grzeika56
Kites are the main focus of the shop, but there is something for everyone, in every price range and for every age. We weren’t necessarily there for a kite but still managed to leave with some good items. The layout of this store is great. It’s not overstuffed with product and what is there is good quality. The owners’ daughter was friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our conversation.
6. Corolla Wild Horse Fund Museum and Store
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4.0 based on 172 reviews
The Wild Horse Museum is operated by the Corolla Wild Horse Fund and features exhibits, photos and information on the Wild Mustangs of Corolla. Learn about the history of wild horses that have roamed the Outer Banks for nearly 500 years and still call these beaches home. The Corolla Wild Horse Fund is the non-profit whose mission is to protect, conserve and responsibly manage the wild horses. Visit our gift shop for unique, fun and beautiful items. Check our calendar for upcoming events and children's activities. Find out when we will have a rescued mustang with us for you to meet. Open year round.
Reviewed By CarrieNJ18
Have a variety of things to buy that go to a good cause, always buy something every time I go. The pottery if unique and beautiful.
7. Super Wings
8. Nags Head Hammocks
Our leisure products, handmade in North Carolina, offer unparalleled design and uncommon durability for a little taste of our beloved OBX right in your own backyard.
9. Bacchus Wine & Cheese
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
