The North Carolina Coast Travel Guide
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North Carolina's 300-plus mi of coastline are fronted by a continuous series of fragile barrier islands. Broad rivers lead inland from the sounds, along which port cities have grown. Lighthouses, dunes, and vacation homes (often built by out-of-staters) dot the water's edge. There are battle sites from the American Revolution and the Civil War, elegant golf links, and kitschy putt-putt courses. Aquariums, fishing charters, and museum outreach programs put you up close and personal with the seashore critters. North Carolina's small towns (mostly of 1,000 to 3,000 people) offer genuine warmth and hospitality.
The North Carolina Coast Hotels
Hundreds of rental properties are available. Small beach cottages can be had, but increasingly, so-called "sand castles," large multistory homes, suit large...read more
Fodor's Choice
The North Carolina Coast Restaurants
Raw bars serve oysters and clams on the half shell; seafood houses sell each day's local catch, be it tuna, wahoo, mahi, mackerel, shrimp, or blue crabs...read more
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Things To Do in The North Carolina Coast
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
The North Carolina Coast Experiences
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Water, water everywhere: Surfers delight in Cape Hatteras's mighty waves. Kayakers and boaters prefer the Crystal Coast's sleepy estuaries and... Read more
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December 17, 1903, was a cold and windy day on the Outer Banks, but Wilbur and Orville Wright took little notice. The slightly built brothers... Read more
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Sooner or later while visiting the coast, you come within sight of one of the "mighty seven": a North Carolina lighthouse. These beacons were... Read more
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North Carolina's coast was a magnet for marauding sea dogs during the Golden Age of Piracy, a period in the first quarter of the 18th century... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
While most Americans spend Thanksgiving at home with family, others hit the road for a true holiday. Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
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Best of the Best
Now that summer has officially arrived, crowds are going to be flocking to the coast to beat the heat. Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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Inspired by santamonica's current Asheville report, I thought I'd share the highlights of my recent visit there.
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Hi, we are a family of 2 adults and a 6 year old from the UK, planning to fly in and out of Washington International airport for a 2 week trip at the end of August. Read more
