2008 Official Visitor's Guide - Wilmington Cape Fear Coast, NC - Come & Play! - (Page 48) BEACH TOWNS THE WAY THEY WERE MEANT TO BE. It’s no accident that Carolina and Kure Beach are situated on a spot of land called Pleasure Island. For many, these timeless beach towns recall the classic summer playgrounds of years gone by. It’s all here. The fishing piers filled with kids angling for their first big one and old-timers showing them the ropes. The boardwalk, perfect for evening strolls and ice cream cones. The arcades, paddleboats and miniature golf. And of course the warm ocean waters. In addition to its nostalgic charm, Carolina Beach also boasts an active charter boat basin — home to offshore fishing excursions and nightly party cruises, a state park full of coastal vegetation (think Venus flytrap), fine restaurants, and shopping for everything from sunglasses to surfboards to local souvenirs. A little bit further down Pleasure Island, Kure Beach is also a little bit more off the beaten path. And it’s filled with a lot of what you’re hoping to find: a 700-foot long fishing pier, expansive beaches, scenic views, a relaxing atmosphere, and the kind of character that seems to have all but disappeared. You can also explore the attractions in and around nearby Fort Fisher, the last stronghold of the Confederacy and the largest earthen fortress of its kind in the South. Gaze at the 235,000-plus-gallon saltwater tank that’s the centerpiece of the North Carolina Aquarium, and then get up close and personal with some of its inhabitants (ever seen a sea turtle?). Hike along the 4-mile stretch of undeveloped beach in the state park, or hop a ferry for a scenic trip to the mainland. Do it all, or — in the true spirit of a beach vacation — do nothing at all. Hang out at the beach or relax in your tent, cottage, or condo. Enjoy a music or seafood festival, or get away from it all. Whatever your plans, pack light. When you’re headed down here, you can leave all your excess baggage from the outside world behind. 48 WWW.CAPEFEARGUIDE.COM 866-534-0845 http://WWW.CAPEFEARGUIDE.COM
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