North Carolina’s Coastline
Traveling the coastal areas of North Carolina, one experiences a complete variety of sights and activities, historical and educational opportunities, and good old fashioned fun in the sun. From the Outer Banks, where natural wonders of the sea meet those of the inland fresh water marshes, to the massive dunes of sand at Kitty Hawk, where the Wright Brothers flew their first manned airplane air voyage, the coast of N.C. is an abundant treasure of tourist adventures. You can visit the nautical museums and art exhibits of Wilmington, and tour film studios where some of your favorite movies have been made on location. Then you can head north to Topsail Island, where many vacationers rent homes to enjoy the placid township and quiet beaches. In the middle of Topsail is the little fishing town of Surf City, where many visitors return each year to look for antiques at Jinx Taylor’s shop, or watch her husband Trapper paint his glowing and larger than life murals of the natural scenery below as well as above the surface of the ocean. Off the shore of North Carolina, you can enjoy deep sea fishing expeditions, by renting your own gear or hiring a guide with an inboard fishing boat to take you out off the shores of Arapaho or Nag’s Head. Crabbing from the piers often appeals to youngsters, as does a trip to the tour the Flight Museum. After all, one of the mottoes of the state is “first in flight”. So take the first flight out to the coast of North Carolina, rent a car, and go exploring in the region that was once explored by the famous pirate Blackbeard.