Coastal Region, North Carolina
Warmed by the Gulf Stream, the North Carolina Coast is a sunny place filled with pristine beaches, giant sand dunes (including Jockey's Ridge, the highest along the East Coast) and wetlands filled with wildlife and a variety of plants. The defining characteristic of the area is the Outer Banks, a chain of fragile barrier islands - 130 miles of unspoiled coastline surrounded by 900 square miles of water.
The area is also full of history dating back to the 16th century and includes the historic lighthouses (including the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, which at 208 feet is the tallest brick lighthouse in the nation). The city of Wilmington is a major US seaport. And, in 1903 the Wright Brothers ushered in the era of flight at Kitty Hawk.
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Currituck County Historic Jail
Next to the Currituck County Courthouse sits the original Currituck Jail. This jail was built after receiving legislative permission in 1767, burned down in 1808, then was rebuilt in 1857 and is one of the four oldest jails in North Carolina. The jail is a Jacobean brick building 32' X 20'
Currituck, NC Pioneer HistoryHistoric Murfreesboro
Twelve-block historic district, listed on National Register of Historic Places. Murfreesboro has significant properties dating to the 1700
Murfreesboro, NC MuseumsGraystone Inn
An historic landmark and one of the most elegant structures in Wilmington, the inn has recently undergone extensive renovations and has been returned to its original "turn-of-the-century grandeur" under the ownership of innkeepers Rich and Marcia Moore. Originally ""The Bridgers Mansion,"
Wilmington, NC Historic HomesCarolina Artist Studio Gallery
Carolina Artist Studio Gallery is a a 501(c)3 non-profit cooperative gallery located at the corner of 8th and Evans Streets near the Morehead City waterfront. The gallery's mission is to promote art education and appreciation.
Morehead City, NC Art GalleriesJones County EDC
The mission of the Jones County EDC is to create good paying jobs;
Trenton, NC BusinessesFounders Club at St. James Plantation
The Founders Club is one of four 18 hole courses and a 9 hole course in St. James Plantation. The Founders Club opened in October 1991
Southport, NC Golf CoursesRestless Native Boat Rentals
Come and explore the waters of Ocracoke on your own! You're the Captain with daily and package deals available. Go fishing, clamming or sightseeing in one of our 16 to 21
Ocracoke, NC BusinessesNC Underwater Archaeology Center
The Underwater Archaeology section of the NC Division of Archives and History operates this small museum with exhibits on maritime history featuring artifacts uncovered in underwater explorations dating from prehistoric(Native American)
Kure Beach, NC MuseumsBattleship North Carolina
As you walk the decks of the NORTH CAROLINA, imagine yourself at sea in 1942 searching the sky for enemy aircraft, anticipating what may happen next. Discover how this heroic Ship and brave crew fought in every major naval offensive in the Pacific of WWII. This is an historic adventure you don?
Wilmington, NC Museums