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Welcome to North Carolina! For generations, beachgoers have been visiting our picturesque stretch of shoreline, creating lifelong memories filled with sun, sand, and seafood. You’ll find we have an inviting charm, beautiful barrier islands, quaint coastal towns with unique attractions, and all within proximity to major cities (and our 40-acre campground!).
Explore our area guide and find everything you need to plan a memorable vacation.
Boiling Spring Lakes + Leland
Brunswick Nature Park: hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and trails
Brunswick Town Fort Anderson State Historic Site
Gator Hole: fishing supplies, and more
Golf: The Golf Barn (putt putt, family friendly), The Lakes Golf Club, Olde Fort Golf Course, Cape Fear National, and Magnolia Green
Groceries: Lowes Foods (2), Dollar General, Abc store, and Walmart
BLS Restaurants: Bald Head Coffee, Mama C’s Taqueria, Fat Andy’s, The Pepperoni Grill, and The Office Coffee & Wine Bar Leland Restaurants: Brunswick Beer and Cider, The Joyce, Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar, Pizzettas, Farmhouse Kitchen, and Port City Java
Oak Island
Oyster Festival in October
Fort Caswell
Farmer’s Market
The Hoarder’s Antique Shop
Southport
Restaurants: The Provision Co., Oliver’s on the Cape Fear, Edgewater 122, Fishy Fishy Cafe, Southport Coffee Co. & Kitchen, etc.
Price’s Creek Lighthouse
Antique Stores
Fort Fisher & Bald Head Island Ferry
Fort Johnston Southport Museum & Visitor Center
Swamp Park (Ocean Isle Beach): Zip line tours, aerial adventure park, guided atv tours, etc.
Filming: Dawson's Creek, A Walk to Remember, and Safe Haven
Wilmington
Downtown Wilmington
Ice Cream: Kilwins Ice Cream & Bombalatti’s
Cargo District
Horse Drawn Carriage & Trolley Services
Farmer’s Market
Wrightsville Beach
Trampoline Parks: Defy Gravity & Flip N Fly
Jungle Rapids: go carts, putt-putt, waterpark
Visit the Battleship
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