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Fort Fisher State Historic Site

Fodor's Review:

Fort Fisher State Historic Site marks one of the South's largest and most important earthworks fortifications from the Civil War, so tough it was known as the Southern Gibraltar. A reconstructed battery, Civil War relics, and artifacts from sunken blockade runners are on-site. The fort is part of the Fort Fisher Recreation Area, with 4 mi of undeveloped beach. It's also known for its underwater archaeology sites. At least two guided tours are available daily.

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