Accessible only by boat, one of the wildest and least disturbed Atlantic coast beaches is a popular stopover for migrating waterfowl and turtles.
The central feature of this scenic area is a large example of a Carolina Bay, a unique geographical feature with a diverse surrounding ecosystem.
This enormous gray battleship, veteran of the Pacific theater of World War II, is permanently berthed on the Cape Fear River and open for tours of its decks and fascinating, labyrinthine interior.
North Carolina has many wonderful beaches, but few can compare with Wrightsville for its pretty strand, easy public access, clear waters, and overall beauty.
Don’t forget to also check out Wilmington’s Historic District – a gorgeous collection of antebellum and late Victorian townhouses and commercial buildings, including many beautiful Southern iterations of the Italianate craze that preceded the Civil War. And don’t miss the Museum of the Native American Resource Center, a small but high-quality museum in Pembroke that highlights the culture and artifacts of the local Lumbee people.
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