History and the beach unite this April during the Outer Banks' Southern Shores Historic Flat Top Cottage Tour! You're sure to enjoy this unique opportunity to peek inside of some of Southern Shores' remaining historic flat tops.
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On Saturday, April 27, 2024, the Southern Shores Historic Flat Top Cottage Tour returns for the sixth year! On this day, guests can take self-guided tours through 14 of Southern Shores' remaining historic flat top cottages. These charming, low-slung beach houses were once a signature feature of Southern Shores, designed by beloved local artist Frank Stick.
The list of cottages whose owners will open them for the tour this year is as follows:
218 Ocean Blvd – Mackey Cottage; 18 E. Dogwood Trail – Oh So Sandy; 170 Ocean Blvd – Pink Perfection (Edith Pipkin Cottage); 169 Ocean Blvd – Atlantic Breezes; 157 Ocean Blvd – Sea Breezes; 23 Porpoise Run – Sokol/Clements Cottage; 156 Wax Myrtle Trail – Clarke/Gudas Cottage; 159 Wax Myrtle Trail – Falconer Cottage; 142 Ocean Blvd – Seaquel; 113 Ocean Blvd – the Knight Cottage; 69 Ocean Blvd – Sea Spray Cottage; 43 Ocean Blvd – Powell/Harritt Cottage; 78 Skyline Road; and 13 Skyline Road – owned by the Town of Southern Shores.
These homes are of varying sizes, locations, styles, and finishes, allowing you to truly get a feel for the architecture and neighborhood!
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Tickets are just $10 and grant access to all 14 cottages. Purchase them online at Southern Shores Historic Flat Top Cottages Ticketleap: https://southernshoreshistoricflattops.ticketleap.com or in person on the day of the tour from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the tent located at Southern Shores Crossing Shopping Center (1 Ocean Blvd). Cash or check only will be accepted for day-of purchases.
Proceeds from the tour benefit the Flat Top Preservation Fund, which helps maintain these architectural gems!
There is a lot of history to explore in the Outer Banks! Come see it for yourself!
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