Whalehead in Historic Corolla
Whalehead
A yellow Art Nouveau hunting lodge from the 1920s, set in a historic park on the edge of Currituck Sound.
Whalehead was built in 1922–1925 as a winter retreat for wealthy businessman Edward Knight, who came here with his wife to hunt waterfowl. Its yellow exterior, copper roof and Art Nouveau interiors remain well preserved, and guided tours are available. The surrounding Historic Corolla Park overlooks Currituck Sound and has a boardwalk, lawns and the Outer Banks Wildlife Education Center (free admission), making it a good choice for families with children. Tours of the house require a ticket.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (seasonal changes)
Nearby sights
- Currituck Beach Lighthouse
- Corolla Wild Horses
- Duck Town Boardwalk
- Wright Brothers National Memorial
- Nags Head Woods Preserve
- The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama
- Elizabethan Gardens
- Fort Raleigh National Historic Site