Welcome to Currituck County - North Carolina's Land of Opportunity. Nestled between the Hampton Roads, VA metropolitan area and the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Currituck County has a close proximity to culture, commerce and leisure leading to many opportunities for entertainment and employment. Currituck County is one of the fastest growing, yet well-planned communities in North Carolina. The county is located on a peninsula, meaning we are surrounded on three sides by water. Recreational opportunities on our waterways abound, making Currituck County a true "Sportsman's Paradise."

People from all over northeast North Carolina and Virginia are lured to the lush fairways, water view, reasonable prices, and uncrowded conditions of the Currituck County golf courses. Six 18-hole courses are on the mainland and the Currituck Outer Banks hosts one course with some of the most beautiful vistas of any golf course along the East Coast.

The Currituck Sound has long been called a "Sportsman’s Paradise." Since the early 19th century, shooters from all along the East Coast have flocked to the area along with the yearly migrations of ducks, geese, and swans. The Currituck Sound, a shallow, grassy body of brackish water stretching 35 miles long and 4 to 15 miles wide, still supports a variety of waterfowl, though not in the astounding numbers it did in the past. It also supports healthy populations of fish and crabs. Families love to crab from docks in the sound, and anglers can be seen fishing from boats on the sound. Surf fishing at the ocean is also popular. Guides for fishing and hunting are available. A fishing license is required for the Currituck Sound, and may be obtained at any tackle shop. Saltwater fishing licenses will be required in 2006, but are not needed at this time.

The opportunities for outdoor activity are incredible in Currituck County, and fun isn’t limited to the beach or golf course. The Currituck Sound supports numerous activities: kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, and boating. The shallow sound makes it easy to learn sports like windsurfing, but it requires that motor boats and sailboats have a very shallow draft. Kayak eco-tours and parasailing are offered on the Currituck Outer Banks. Off-the-water activities include bird-watching, hiking, off-road driving, and biking. Of interest to birders and wildlife enthusiasts are an Audubon Sanctuary at Pine Island, the 4WD area north of Corolla, and the Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge at Knotts Island. Biking is great fun on the flatlands of Currituck County, though it’s best to steer clear of the busiest roads during times of heavy summer traffic.