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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Historic Murfreesboro
Twelve-block historic district, listed on National Register of Historic Places. Murfreesboro has significant properties dating to the 1700
Murfreesboro, NC MuseumsCurrituck 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 HistoryCarolina 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 GalleriesGraystone 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 HomesRestless 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 BusinessesCorolla Chapel (Interdenominational)
The chapel was built in 1885 and served the Community until 1958. It was not used again until 1987 when a new congregation was established. In 2002
Corolla, NC Historic ChurchesPage After Page Bookstore
Wide range of book titles in fiction, non-fiction and children'
Elizabeth City, NC BusinessesMembers Club at St. James Plantation
The Members Club was recognized in 1998 by Golf Digest's Places to Play. Immaculately groomed par-72 layout, captured on 200
Southport, NC Golf CoursesManns Harbor and Stumpy Point
Located on Hwy. 64/264 near west approach to Croatan Sound Bridge. Striped bass fishing during spring and autumn; fresh water fishing in East and South lakes. Stumpy Point is a commercial fishing village on Hwy. 264
Manns Harbor, NC Outdoor SportsJones County EDC
The mission of the Jones County EDC is to create good paying jobs;
Trenton, NC Businesses