Sep 9, 2009
Cape Fear Coast, N.C. - If you love outdoor sports, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina is the place to be in September. Exciting sports events include the Wilmington Family YMCA Triathlon (September 19) and the 1st Annual Southeast SUP [Standup Paddle] Championship (Septem…
Sep 9, 2009
Cape Fear Coast, N.C. - Did you know that alligators, bobcats, black bear, river otters, rare birds and other wildlife live in the wilderness around Wilmington and North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast? These are just a few of the surprises in store for visitors who sign up for a Blac…
Dec 1, 2008
Biltmore Estate
America's largest privately owned home, the Biltmore House is nestled among 8,000 acres in the mountains near Asheville. George Vanderbilt, son of industrialist and philanthropist Cornelius Vanderbilt, saw his 250-room French-Renaissance chateau completed in 1895. This …
Dec 1, 2008
Many of the unique arts and crafts created in the North Carolina mountains were born of necessity.
The seclusion of North Carolina's mountains was sought after by Native Americans and European immigrants. With this isolation came the need to create the items that made life easier in the …
Dec 1, 2008
From the highest mountain peaks east of the Mississippi to the tallest natural sand dune system in the eastern United States, North Carolina takes diversity to new heights. Across the state, visitors will find a rich cultural heritage, abundant history and modern cities. And more than 400…
Dec 1, 2008
"Hollywood East" is a Major Attraction for Filmmakers and Visitors Alike. North Carolina was a favorite location for filmmakers as far back as the 1920s, even before the industry boomed in Hollywood. The state's unmatched geographic diversity and climate attracted New York movie…
Dec 1, 2008
Motorsports is America's fastest growing sport. But racing hasn't always enjoyed so much popularity. In fact, racing claims its rowdy roots deep in the mountains of North Carolina - in whiskey country. Bootleggers souped up their cars to outrun the law on rugged back roads. As legend has it,…
Dec 1, 2008
What are the hot topics, trendy spots and most popular activities among North Carolina visitors? Here are just a few story ideas visitors are asking about.
Motorsports:
What Green Bay is to football and New York is to baseball, North Carolina is to motorsports. The forefathers of th…
Dec 1, 2008
Lighthouses are a fascinating feature of the North Carolina coast. Visitors can find a unique lighthouse about every 40 miles along the picturesque shore of North Carolina.
In their almost 200-year history, the NC lighthouses have endured untold adventure. They have been moved, demolishe…
Jan 1, 2008
Ready to stray off the beaten path for something different, unique or downright weird? Here are some odd places, interesting folks and offbeat events to satisfy your appetite for the strange and unusual.
Belhaven Memorial Museum
Belhaven 252-943-6817
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