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The North Carolina Coast

The North Carolina Coast Travel Guide

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. More »

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Beaufort
Bodie Island
Cape Lookout National Seashore
Hatteras Island
Kure Beach
Morehead City
Nags Head

New Bern
Northern Beaches
Ocracoke Island
Roanoke Island
Southport
Wilmington
Wrightsville Beach

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