FAVORITE PLACE HERE. We spent hours finding the most amazing shells. The water is crystal clear and…read morethe wanes aren't bad at all. I would come back in a heart beat.

We had so much fun on Shackleford Island. We saw so many horses, found a lot of cool shells, and…read morethe beach was beautiful. It's about a 30 minute ferry ride from Beaufort. There is a restroom but NO amenities or food available for purchase. Bring everything you need with you. Once we arrived, there was a tour guide but it wasn't much of a tour. She walked us to the other side of the island to show us two horses on the beach and then walked all the way back to where we started to show us where to find the best shells. Her "tour" lasted about 30 minutes. We did most of the exploring on our own and that's when we found the majority of the horses. As long as you aren't looking for a super guided tour, this is a great day trip!

I highly recommend the walking tour of historic Wilmington with Amanda. She was knowledgeable of…read morethe city's architecture, history, industries and geography, and I learned so much that helped me to appreciate and enjoy the city during my first visit. The tour covered a broad time period from the eighteenth century until present but stayed within a reasonable walking area for the 1.5 hour tour. This is a great way to start your visit, to orient to the area and to learn something new about Wilmington and all of our history. Finally, I appreciated that Amanda was so welcoming of my dog to accompany us.

Highly recommend! Amanda is knowledgeable and personable. She not only shared her passion for…read moreWilmington itself but also connected Wilmington's history to what was happening in other parts of the country at the same time. Definitely worthwhile.

Robin Triplett is a retired Cape Fear history teacher. She does personal tours of downtown…read moreWilmington and the Oakdale Cemetary. I did the Oakdale tour, and it was excellent. Much of Wilmington's history can be told by the people buried there. https://www.facebook.com/Trip-With-Triplett-283374138383229/

Robin is so enthusiastic on the tours, I have been on 3 now with her! She knows a wealth of…read moreinformation about Wilmington and conveys it with such energy. She is happy to work with your schedule to do a small group tour. We are looking forward to our next one with her.

I have lived in Carteret County all my life and I thought I knew a lot about Beaufort. However, an…read moreafternoon spent with Beaufort''s Southern Stroll revealed some wonderful new gems of information about which I previously missed out! Our guides, Frank and Lynn, have really done their homework when it comes to providing interesting background of the lovely historic homes on the stroll. They sprinkle the tour with stories of the intriguing people who lived in the charming homes so very long ago. Frank and Lynn are also well-versed regarding The Old Burying Grounds. I highly recommend this tour!

From the owner: Follow our experienced, local guides through the streets of Beaufort North Carolina. Tours are…read moredesigned specifically for families, senior citizens and history Buffs.

Wonderful experience! We had touring, dining, photo ops AND exercise. Don't eat too much before you…read morego... One of my guests said, "I feel like I just ate Thanksgiving Dinner:)" Be sure to let Liz know of any dietary concerns ie allergies. I surprised my girls, had no idea one was allergic to shellfish. Fortunately, Liz is a professional and arranged substitutions mid tour! (Thanks Liz:) I was so excited when I returned, my CHILDREN asked to go. So, tour two is in the early planning stages. This is totally a must do. As one of the chef's said...It was OVER much fun!

From the owner: Don't just see Wilmington, N.C. Taste it! Culinary Adventures with Liz Biro food and cocktail…read morewalking tours serve delicious Wilmington, N.C., places and the delightful stories behind the Port City food scene. Bus, custom and special group tours available. A little taste here, a little food history there, a whole lot of fun.

We did the tour with Steve Little last night and it was one of the best I've been on. He kept us…read moreengaged, entertained and enthralled with the stories he told. I love his tie-ins to his personal life as well as how familiar he is not just with the stories, but with the families and employees at the local haunts! I don't have enough great things to say about Steve L! You'll be very lucky if he's your guide!

Tour guide Steve L. is a great storyteller who can effectively convey experiences of those who have…read morewitnessed ghost. He is very knowledgeable about town's history , culture, and affairs. Great experience!

It was a great tour. Guide was informative. Great way to see the area. We walked down to the…read morewaterfront and looped back around to St James church. Ending in the grave yard.

From the owner: Join Wilmington Ghosts for a nonstop, blood-pumping adventure through the terrifying, the opulent,…read moreand the mystic, and prepare for a new perception of “normal”. For more than two centuries the city was an undesirable magnet for violence and uncertainty, and the effects of these dreadful events continue to reverberate throughout the area for all to feel.

After doing a "gaslighting" night tour which was interesting and informative we were instructed to…read moreexit by the front door. The long stairway was not well lit. I was not able to clearly see the last few steps and feel down them landing on my hands and knees. I suffered severe abrasions to my knees and hands. Beware if your tour is at night. The staff provided basic first aid. when I contacted the management they referred me to the board president. It took over a week for him to contact me back.

The Latimer House is located in Downtown Wilmington. Guided tours run on the hour and if you arrive…read moreearlier you can sit in the courtyard. This was my favorite of the three houses. It shows how the upper class lived with opulence. The house is not handicap accessible as the it was built in the 1852. The house was built by Zebulon Latimer and has three stories with a basement although not all areas are on the tour. The house is symmetrical as there are the same number of windows on each side. Three generations of the Latimers lived in the house before it became a museum and where the Cape Fear Historical Society is based. The iron water fountain in the garden used to be in a park in the middle of the road. The house has 14 rooms around 600 original items such as furniture, dishes, sculptures in fantastic shape as they had never been taken out of the shipping containers. The family tree was unique on the wall. You can even see where the original carpet was worn away. The house has a Victorian style decor with the marble fireplace, velvet curtains, and the intricate chandeliers. The walls in the foyer are painted to look like wallpaper. I enjoyed seeing all the photos. My docent was knowledgeable and friendly. She provided the stories of who lived in the house with empathy as some of the stories are sad. I highly recommend taking a tour of the Latimer House.