When the sun finally broke through the rain clouds, we were ready to go out and about on our last night in the Outer Banks.
Looking for something new and unique, I found the Lifesaving Station Restaurant in Duck, twelve miles south of us.
TOWN OF DUCK
The town gets its name from the large amount of waterfowl in the nearby Currituck Sound…and then I found out Duck Donuts originated in this small town of 746 people!
While driving through the other day, I realized there is a boardwalk in Duck on the Currituck Sound side of the island, with several shops and eateries, which I hope to enjoy on our next trip.
SANDERLING RESORT
Our restaurant, a former lifesaving station, is located at the gorgeous Sanderling Resort…
RESTAURANT
Opening in 1985, the Sanderling Resort turned this former lifesaving station into their restaurant.
Now one of several eateries at the Sanderling Resort, the Lifesaving Station features all day service of casual Southern Style cuisine.
As a lifesaving station, it began operating in Caffey’s Inlet in 1874.
When fire destroyed it, a new building (this one) was erected, in 1899.
I’d love to redo our living area with this look and color scheme. We all know how much I like shades of blue in our remodels!
Enjoyed our views of the sunset over the sound…
LIFESAVING STATIONS
More lifesaving stations!
The one on top is #16 Little Kinnakeet and the one on the bottom is #3 Currituck Beach.
Interesting in that in Currituck is the old Kill Devil Hills Lifesaving Station.
These life saving stations had a prioritized rescue list:
- rescue shipwreck victims
- then their cargoes
- then their ships
Here is a list of all the lifesaving stations of the Outer Banks.
This was my favorite eatery the entire week!
