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ConnieNelson Says: I've lived in Wilmington/Cape Fear Coast since 1994 and have always enjoyed the Halloween season! I now work at the Wilmington/Cape Fear Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau (since 1998), so I always know what's going on in town. With nearly two dozen mysterious, fun, and...
ConnieNelson Says: I've lived in Wilmington & North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast since 1994, but before I made the move I was a frequent visitor. I've always been amazed at how much there is to see and do in this historic coastal town. I now work at the Wilmington/Cape Fear Coast Convention &...
ConnieNelson Says: I have lived in Wilmington & North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast since 1994 and always enjoy celebrating the Holiday season on the coast. I now work at the Wilmington/Cape Fear Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau, so I always know what's going on in town. Here's a link to a free...
Bald Head Island and the Old...
acemj Says: Bald Head Island and the Old Baldy Lighthouse. Unfortunately, I haven't been out onto the island, but I was able to take this picture from a pier at Southport.
acemj Says: Sure there are plenty of places to stay in the area, from beach houses to your mainstays such as Motel 6, the Holiday Inn and others. But if you really want to get in the spirit of this area, you should stay in one of the many historic bed and breakfasts in Wilmington.
There are plenty of bars and...
acemj Says: There are plenty of bars and clubs in the Cape Fear Area. Your best bets are College Road around the campus of UNCW, Downtown Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach.I hung out at Front Street Brewery in Wilmington and enjoyed sampling some of their handcrafted brews.
At some point while you're in...
acemj Says: At some point while you're in the area try to take a boat ride of some kind. Whether you cruise the Atlantic Coast or chug up the Cape Fear River, it will make you more tangibly aware of the importance of water to this region.
Sure, this is a coastal area,...
acemj Says: Sure, this is a coastal area, but there's more to do than just hang out at the beach. Check our some of Wilmington's architectural gems as well as the area museums and historic districts.
acemj Says: Unless you're a big fan of history, I'd skip Brunswick Town. The historic town and fort were burned down by the British and what's left isn't all that impressive.
acemj Says: Just a place to put a map. I placed it here so you can click on it and see it more clearly enlarged.
ConnieNelson Says: I've lived in Wilmington/Cape Fear Coast since 1994 and I love this area! I now work at the Wilmington/Cape Fear Coast CVB, so I stay up-to-date on what's new and intriguing. Even the name Cape Fear lends itself to intrigue and mystery. Here's a link to a list of...
Wilmington NC: A Dozen Distinctive Destination
ConnieNelson Says: I've lived in Wilmington & NC's Cape Fear Coast since 1994. I now work at the Wilmington/Cape Fear Coast CVB, so I always know about what's new and interesting about the region. One of my favorite things about the area is its unique sense of place. The entire community works...
Well, this page encompasses...
acemj Says: Well, this page encompasses the entire Cape Fear Coast, so nothing is really off the beaten path, unless you decide to venture down to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (less than 2 hours by car), Charlotte, NC (about 3 1/2 hours), Raleigh, NC (2 hours).
acemj Says: Wilmington is easily my favorite spot in the Cape Fear coastal region. It's a picturesque location along the banks of the Cape Fear River and is conveniently located only about 20 minutes from Wrightville Beach. You'll find charming streets lined with historic homes as well...
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Bald Head Island and the Old Baldy Lighthouse. Unfortunately, I haven't been out onto the island, but I was able to take this picture from a pier at Southport.
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Cape Fear is a small island at the point where the Cape Fear River opens up into the Atlantic Ocean. It also refers to the area surrounding the river from Wilmington in the north, to Cape Fear itself....
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I've lived in Wilmington & NC's Cape Fear Coast since 1994. I now work at the Wilmington/Cape Fear Coast CVB, and because I love it here, I spend much of my earned 'vacation' time hanging out around...
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