Coastal North Carolina: Its Enchanting Islands, Towns and Communities

There’s always plenty to do on the North Carolina coast!

From the Outer Banks through the Lower Coast, North Carolina’s coast is full of enchantment, from its magical waters to its stunning islands, imposing lighthouses, charming communities, and captivating lore. The focus in this book is the history and heritage of this fascinating area. It is not meant to be a guidebook (no restaurants or hotels) but you will find everything else you need to know to enjoy the coast, such as…

the best way to explore Cape Lookout National Seashore
where to find the wild ponies of the Outer Banks
which lighthouses are open to visitors
when and where is the best fishing on the NC coast (and a great tuna steak recipe)
how to get to Bald Head Island and how to get around while there since no cars are allowed
the best place to go windsurfing at the Outer Banks
the best dive spots along the Crystal Coast
the best championship golf courses on the Cape Fear Coast
when and where one of the biggest pirate festivals is held
learn the best ways to tour Wilmington’s 200-block historic district
best kept secret beaches, parks, and preserves along the NC coast
discover what strange plant can only be found on the Cape Fear Coast
learn where and how Blackbeard the Pirate was killed during one of the bloodiest battles in the history of piracy
find out the best way to get to remote Northern Banks beaches
find out which Outer Banks community celebrates Christmas twice
learn why North Carolina is called “First in Flight”
discover America’s only seaside ghost town
learn why part of the NC coast is called “The Graveyard of the Atlantic”
learn where the largest sand dune on the eastern seaboard is located and what unusual activity you’ll see people doing there
find out which ferry to take to get to Ocracoke Island and what to do while there
learn why the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum has such an unusual design and why it is a “must’ for Outer Banks visitors
learn about historic forts and sites, such as Fort Macon, Fort Fisher, and The Whalehead Club
…and much more!

Shannyn Bishop Snyder reviewed Coastal North Carolina: Its Enchanting Islands, Towns, and Communities

1 of 1 people found the following helpful

A great gift

My parents are boaters, who are retiring to the coastal NC area. This is a great book for them and was a perfect gift, as they plan their move.

Tracy reviewed Coastal North Carolina: Its Enchanting Islands, Towns, and Communities

10 of 11 people found the following helpful

Good Investment!

We bought this in a bookstore during our vacation and were so glad we did. As we visited places, we read what the book had to say about its history and historic sites. I really enjoyed the highlighted boxes filled with interesting trivia. The photos of what places used to look like were also helpful and interesting. Our family answered the quizzes found at the end of each section. As a middle school teacher, I am looking forward to using it as a reference for my classes. The Fun Ways to Learn, also found at the end of each section, will be especially helpful.

Caroline reviewed Coastal North Carolina: Its Enchanting Islands, Towns, and Communities

11 of 11 people found the following helpful

Home Again!

I was born & raised in NC & grew up loving the coast, but have lived away for a number of years. This book took me “home again”. It is well written & covers so many of the beautiful & interesting places on that diversified coast. The pictures as well as the descriptions make it real. After reading this delightful & informative book, I truly do want to go home again if only for a visit. It gives you a wonderful insight into the coast of the Old North State.

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