Zebulon is the easternmost town in Wake County, North Carolina. Its population was 6,903 in 2020. Zebulon is a peaceful small town where community spirit, outdoor activities, and a vibrant downtown blend together. At the heart of the town is a charming historic commercial district – with local shops and artisans – nestled between quiet residential areas featuring Victorian and Craftsman-style homes.
Mattie King Davis Art Gallery is the oldest art gallery in Carteret County. The gallery showcases original artwork by local and regional artists, inspired by the picturesque coastline. You'll find a wide selection of memorable artwork, including oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, ceramics, glass, jewelry, greeting cards, textiles, and much more.
Beaufort, the county seat of Carteret County in North Carolina, is a charming coastal town known for its rich history, picturesque coastline, and friendly community. It's famous for its well-preserved historic district with buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Small shops, art galleries, and cozy cafes in the charming downtown area create a welcoming atmosphere. The population is 4,464 in 2020.
The Outer Banks are a 100-mile-long chain of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina, known for their wide sandy beaches, lighthouses, and historical landmarks. They stretch along most of the North Carolina coastline, separating Currituck Bay, Albemarle Bay, and Pamlico Bay from the Atlantic Ocean.
Fort Fisher was a Confederate fort during the American Civil War. It protected the vital trading routes of the port at Wilmington, North Carolina, from 1861 until its capture by the Union in 1865.
The North Carolina Aquarium gives you and your family the chance to explore this unique environment by touching stingrays, watching river otters play or looking a shark in the eye.
Masonboro Island State Natural Area, Wilmington, NC 28409
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Explore the Masonboro Island Preserve, which at 8.4 miles long is the longest pristine barrier island ecosystem in southern North Carolina. The preserve protects coastal habitats for research, education, and long-term management. You will witness pristine examples of barrier island, salt marsh, and tidal creek ecosystems. Birds, fish, invertebrates, and sea turtles use Masonboro Island as a habitat and foraging area.
Figure Eight, measuring 1.5 km (5 miles) in length and 1,300 acres (approximately 1,220 ha), lies northeast of downtown Wilmington. It is surrounded by a series of smaller, unspoiled islands and the bustling resort town of Topsail Beach to the north, and by another coastal town on a barrier island to the south – the well-known Wrightsville Beach.
The current Bodie Island Lighthouse is the third lighthouse built in the Bodie Island area of the Outer Banks, North Carolina, in 1872. It stands 156 feet (48 m) tall and is located on the Roanoke Bay side of a peninsula that is part of the first section of the Cape Hatteras National Preserve.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a United States national seashore which preserves the portion of the Outer Banks of North Carolina from Bodie Island to Ocracoke Island.
7223 S Virginia Dare Trail Box 1445, Nags Head, NC 27959
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Spanning 1,000 feet (approximately 300 meters), Jennette's offers anglers the chance to catch a wide variety of fish. From grouper to flounder, from bluefin tuna to dolphins, Jennette's has it all. The shops on the 16,000-square-foot (approximately 1,270 square meter) pier offer refreshments, fishing gear, and souvenirs.
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden provides visitors with an inspiring, unforgettable garden experience that instills a love of nature and its beauty. Located within 30 minutes of uptown Charlotte, the Garden offers an oasis with gardens, fountains and more.
The Cape Lookout Lighthouse is a 163-foot-high lighthouse located on the Southern Outer Banks of North Carolina. It flashes every 15 seconds and is visible at least 12 miles out to sea and up to 19 miles.
Located in Washington, Hyde and Tyrrell counties, the refuge includes portions of the banks along the Scuppernong and Alligator Rivers. Visitors may observe a variety of wildlife, birds, natural vegetation and beauty. Facilities include restrooms, the Walter B. Jones, Sr. Center for the Sounds visitor center, free parking and picnic area.
Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier is the first concrete fishing pier in the state of North Carolina, located in the heart of Wrightsville Beach, extends more than 1200 feet into the Atlantic Ocean. Johnnie Mercers Pier is a must see for anyone visiting the Wrightsville Beach/ Wilmington area.
Hatteras Island is a barrier island located off the coast of North Carolina. Separating the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Bay, the island runs parallel to the coastline, forming a bend at Cape Hatteras. Hatteras Island comprises seven villages, two lighthouses, and a national coastal preserve. The population was 4,322 in 2010.
Climbing the historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is a unique experience. The climb is self-paced and provides views from the tallest brick lighthouse in North America.
The Wright Brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright, are renowned for conceiving and achieving powered, controlled flight. They conducted their historic experiments and made their first powered, controlled, and sustained flight on December 17, 1903, at Kill Devil Hills, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Albemarle Bay is a major estuary on the North Carolina coast, situated at the confluence of a group of rivers, including the Chowan and Roanoke rivers. It is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the Currituck Banks, a breakwater peninsula where the town of Kitty Hawk is located, on the eastern edge of the bay, and is part of the larger Outer Banks region.
The New River is an 80-kilometer (50-mile) long river in southeastern North Carolina. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The river is formed from the confluence of two smaller rivers, the North Fork New River (43 miles long) and the South Fork New River (72 miles long), which flow out of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Watauga and Ashe counties.
