The geography of the United States doesn't have too many sharp corners but this one near Wilmington…read moreis a corner where North Carolina and the Cape Fear River kind of juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. If you're not going to take the ferry over to Bald Island and/or ride down from Kure Beach, this is as close as you'll get. The lighthouse was replaced in 1958 and today runs four 2.5 million candlepower lenses that produce four one-second burst of light every ten seconds. The tower is 153 feet tall. The luminous range is an astonishing 24 nautical miles. The lighthouse does open for tours but not during off-season and I couldn't tell you if they're closed because of COVID. You can still stop by, walk the nearby boardwalk to the beach and view this wonderful structure. Interestingly, the tower is not painted. The white and black colors were actually mixed into the 8 inch thick walls before it was poured and set. There is limited parking nearby and don't park on the roadway. [Review 13978 overall, round number 1300 of 2020, number 2618 in North Carolina.]

Fun lighthouse. It is a ladder instead of a staircase so for those who have a fear of heights. Yeah…read moreGL. View was great

We had a stopped up sewer line we called the town and they were there in 10 minutes, and hooked up…read morethe sewer truck and cleaned it out and was finished in about 15 minutes. Great job sewer crew !

I have to saw I've been highly disappointed with the law enforcement here. There is no sign that…read moreyou have to pay for parking at the charter boating area. The only sign is purposely positioned over by the bathrooms not in plain site where it should be. Three different members of the same boat received a ticket . Nice job Commerce Department Clearly your out to make money by being clever thief's and the police enforcing it. We can find another beach to visit next year without all the silly regulations Enjoy the $50 buck it will be your last from us. To much crapola here

July 2026 - The Fort Fisher Historic Site was on my list of places to see near Wilmington, North…read moreCarolina . Ft Fisher,an ancient fort during the Civil War in the 1800s, is a preserved historic site with a visitor center. The remains of the fort with walking trails are by the visitor center and both are opened to the public. The visitor center is a fairly new building has exhibit galleries, a movie cinema room, the Friends of Fort Fisher Gift Shop, an Activity Hall, and public restrooms. Ft. Fisher has a fascinating history. It was a vital port of Wilmington during the Civil War & supplied necessary goods to Confederate armies inland. The museum on the second floor has an outdoor balcony to view the remains of Ft. Fisher and the trails. It also has exhibition galleries and areas with displays of ancient artifacts, photographs, and information about Fort Fisher and the people who lived in the area & created the Fort, and its role in the Civil War and its history throughout the years. I stayed in the visitor center about 30 minutes and wished I could stay longer. I was able to see all the exhibits and see some of the videos about the fort in the cinema room. If you want to engage completely in the exhibits, go on the scavenger hunt, history, walk the trails, and see the remains, plan your visit accordingly to stay for a few hours. This would have been ideal for me. I plan to visit again and walk the trails to see the remains next time.

A stroll outside of the museum is very nice. Lots to walk through, explore, and learn for the…read morekiddos. Beautiful scenery and very clean. Across the street is the Oceanside that also has paths to walk. Walking over the marsh is probably my favorite.

The Price's Creek Range Light is the last remaining a series of range lights that once guided ships…read morealong the Cape Fear River between the Atlantic and the port of Wilmington. Price's Creek originally featured two range lights - a shorter front tower and a taller rear light with keeper's quarters. Mariners would align the two lights vertically to stay centered in the channel, a vital technique for navigating the shifting sands and shoals of the river. Built in 1849, it is a modest two-story brick tower that is tucked along the eastern edge of Southport where Price's Creek meets the river. During the Civil War, the lighthouse served as a signal station for Confederate forces, helping coordinate communication between Fort Caswell and Fort Fisher and guiding blockade runners past Union ships. After the war, the lighthouse was decommissioned and never maintained. Today, the front tower stands as a weathered shell with its lantern and lens long gone, visible only from the water. The rear tower was long ago scavenged for its bricks by locals. We spotted the front tower today as we approached Southport on the Fort Fisher ferry. The structure is on private property owned by Archer Daniels Midland making animal feed here. The lighthouse and the land are not open to the public, remains a quiet icon for lighthouse enthusiasts and history buffs. [Review 1362 of 2025 - 4481 in North Carolina - 24914 overall]

Friendly staff and a cute little library. Sweet little children's area, with a lot of ya books…read more Convenient location to pick up holds from other branches in the library system.

very nice people. i go here once and a while for different reasons, but a lot of times i use the…read moreprinter from their computers and i always have trouble and they are always quick to help me, when i lost my card they got me a new one and even transferred the money i had on lost card to new one. never had any issues in the many years ive been going there (been going there since they were in a small building on cape fear years ago)

Miss. Kourtney and Miss. Jennifer is SUPER nice to me and my family! The children section is so big…read moreand well organized!

First of all, I like to call this place "The Rourks" as if it is some kind of ancient mystically…read moreenchanted foresty swamp Library of sorts. Like the Library of Alexandria, but not. I visit this library almost every chance I get, partly because of circumstance, but primarily because I really love learning! The last 2 days they have been closed 1. because it was Sunday & 2. Martin Luther King Jr Day! (Respectively, and lovingly). While I was waiting outside this morning for The Rourks to open, I got excited because I've missed this place the last 2 days! Then I began thinking do I just miss accessing the computers, or do I miss the library in its entirety? The latter was most accurate, ya know. So even though I spend most of my time on the computers, It's the unique learning environment, character, and community that I missed. Regardless of how I may feel day to day. So, 5 stars from me ***** they are all great here! (to clarify, that isn't a 5-letter foul word) (I'm funny). ___________________________________________________________ Geminis revised version. I LIKE MINE, but whatever. This is learning. Revised Version (same vibe, just tightened and clearer): I like to call this place "The Rourks," as if it were some kind of ancient, mystically enchanted forest‑swamp library. Think Library of Alexandria... but with more Southern charm. I come here almost every chance I get -- partly because of circumstance, but mostly because I genuinely love learning. The last two days they were closed (Sunday and Martin Luther King Jr. Day -- respectfully and lovingly), and I actually missed being here. While waiting outside this morning for The Rourks to open, I caught myself wondering: do I just miss the computers, or do I miss the library itself? Definitely the library. Even though I spend most of my time on the computers, it's the environment, the character, and the sense of community that I really come for. This place just has a vibe. So, five stars from me ***** -- and no, that's not a five‑letter foul word. (I'm funny.)

I felt serene and accomplished that I could find this mailbox tucked away in a part of the…read morebeautiful Sunset beach just like it was featured in the Nicholas Sparks book 'Every Breath'. It was on my bucket list for 5 years and I finally made it :) The walk to the mailbox from the 40th street was surely not a short one, roughly 3 miles to & fro but was worth it every minute. I went on a chilly December morning, so wasn't surrounded by a lot of folks which I sort of liked as it gave me some alone time with my thoughts. The abundance of shells everywhere on the sand made me a child once again, making me happily collect a whole lot of them as souvenirs. Finally the mailbox - Reading through countless pages of beautifully penned words by people who were there before me, gave me an undescribable connect to them. So many emotions - happiness, grief, thankfulness, separation among others. When I think about that spot, I could still hear the sounds of the waves crashing and a light, cool breeze blowing. It's a memory I'll cherish for years to come. You need to visit it at least once in your lifetime. It is definitely something being there. Note: Parking is very tight so try going early. And, the notebooks are archived at UNCW Archives @ Wilmington. Call them to read years of previous entries.

A bit of a walk but so worth it! Nothing better than a walk on the beach all to The Kindred Spirit…read moreMailbox. There is no sign or directions....just a mailbox on beach. A neat experience. Inside the mailbox you will find notebooks where you can write your own personal message. A message of your own can be whatever you like. A must see and do in my book. Facing the Sunset Beach Pier walk right about a mile or so. Walking the beach on the right high up on dune you will see a small hill of sand leading to the mailbox and a couple benches. Keep walking! You will find it.

Great place to walk the beach, relax and enjoy the sunshine. Wonderful views and very relaxing…read morebeach with amazing scenery.

This beach was beautiful! It was really windy though. More windy at this beach than at Oak Island…read moreBeach. But this must be the local beach because it was quiet and not nearly as occupied as Oak Island Beach. And while I enjoyed Oak Island for a little R&R on the beach - this one was just so beautiful. It felt more relaxed due to the nature and scenery. The sand soft on my toes, the wind blew salty sea water in my hair. The few other people I saw here - were doing the same thing I was doing. Just going for a stroll, sinking their toes in the sand. Dare I say it was kind of magical? It was just so quiet and peaceful. Reminded me of being in Northern California and the beaches up in Humboldt County. The water appeared to be so blue too! The color was just beautiful!