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Some guy named Mick Jagger once sang that wild horses couldn't drag him away. Although I'm not sure what exactly Sir Mick was referring to, I'm pretty certain he'd never been to Corolla. That's because on the beaches of this small beach town in Currituck County, North Carolina, there are about 120 wild Spanish Mustangs that could probably drag a ten ton boulder if they wanted to (now that's a real rolling stone). Pronounced by the locals as Kuh-RAH-Luh, this quaint vacation town located in the Poplar Branch Township in the northern Outer Banks has more than just feral horses populating 12,000 acres of protected beach property.
With expansive Atlantic beaches, lavish seaside accommodations, elegant landscaping and fashionable shopping and dining locations, Corolla is quickly becoming a popular East Coast vacation destination. In fact, the town has a permanent population of just around 500 people, but that number surges to several thousand during the summer vacation season. In addition to the Wild Mustangs, there are historic light houses – including the famous 180 foot, red brick Currituck Beach Lighthouse which also features a small museum and a restored light keeper’s quarters within - superior golf courses and ample swim, fish and surf opportunities to keep one entertained for the entire summer. Those look to engage in some serious shopping will find a plethora of opportunities ranging from the shops at Corolla Light to the extensive amount of options at Tim Buck II. For a truly unique experience, head to the center of the village and check out the Whalehead Club. Originally built in the 1920’s as a base point for hunters going on waterfowl hunting trips, the club has since been restored and is now an actual waterfowl museum. And of course, if spending a day with some stuffed waterfowls doesn’t sound too appetizing you can always try to ride the Wild Mustangs! But seriously, don’t try to ride them – just enjoy spending time in Corolla!
