2008 Official Visitor's Guide - Wilmington Cape Fear Coast, NC - Come & Play! - (Page 75)

HISTO RICAL & WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM of HISTORY Housed in the island’s 2nd oldest cottage (Myers cottage, c. 1910), the Museum interprets the history and architecture of Wrightsville Beach. Rotating and permanent exhibits include a scale model of the beach. 303 W. Salisbury St., Wrightsville Beach. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10am-4pm; Sat. 12-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm; closed Mondays. Admission charged. www.WBMuseum.com. 910-256-2569 C U LT U R A L AT T R A C T I O N S nine sites located in New Hanover County, with dozens more along NC’s coast. Please visit www.ncbirdingtrail.org for a complete list of NC Birding Trail sites. The local chapter of the National Audubon Society offers further assistance, 910-686-7527. Across the inlet from Wrightsville Beach is the unspoiled wilderness of Masonboro Island where more than 250 species of birds are known to visit throughout the year. www.ncaudubon.org/IBAs/coast/ masonboro_island.htm B O AT IN G / M AR IN AS Take to the water. A choice of canoes, kayaks, sailboats, charter boats, pleasure cruises and outboards await. Public and private marinas and boat ramps are available. F I S H IN G Wrightsville Beach is a haven for ﬁshermen. Fly ﬁshing, pier ﬁshing, trolling, deep sea outings and inshore exploration will yield a wide variety of catches. For more information, call the Wrightsville Beach Chamber & Visitors Center, 910-256-8116. K I T E BO AR D ING This exciting sport is all the rage, with local outﬁtters that offer lessons and equipment. When there’s a wind, check out jetties at the South End or Shell Island. O U TD OO R ACTIVITIES For information on free ability equipment and services, please call the Easter Seals of NC at 800-662-7119. AQUATI C & SC U B A DI V I N G Centuries-old shipwrecks provide a haven for scuba divers and for anglers in search of a wide variety of gameﬁsh. In addition to diving, there are guided kayak trips, canoeing, tandem or solo parasailing, snorkeling, educational cruises to sunken wrecks, sailing centers, charter rental services, sales outlets and lessons. For more information, contact the Visitors Bureau, 910-341-4030 or 866-534-0845. BIC YC LING Flat terrain and scenic vistas characterize the two-wheel opportunities at Wrightsville Beach. Ride within view of the Atlantic Ocean. www.towb.org BIR D WATC H IN G The north end of Wrightsville Beach at Shell Island/Mason Inlet affords excellent bird-watching in a protected bird sanctuary. Nesting areas are roped off to protect colonial water birds such as American Oystercatchers, Black Skimmers, Least Terns and more. North Carolina Birding Trail’s coastal component offers WWW.CAPEFEARGUIDE.COM PARKS, G AR DENS, & N ATU R E- BASED TO UR ISM W R IG H T S V IL LE BEACH PARK 13 acres with tennis courts, basketball courts, softball, football and soccer ﬁelds, sand volleyball courts, playground equipment, picnic shelter with grills, restrooms and 2.45 mile ﬁtness trail. www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com. 910-256-7925 866-534-0845 75 http://WWW.CAPEFEARGUIDE.COM

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Wilmington - Attractions Wilmington - Accommodations Wilmington - Downtown Wilmington Map Wilmington - Wilmington Area Map Carolina Beach & Kure Beach - Attractions Carolina Beach & Kure Beach - Accommodations Carolina Beach & Kure Beach - Carolina Beach Map Carolina Beach & Kure Beach - Kure Beach Map Wrightsville Beach - Attractions Wrightsville Beach - Accommodations Wrightsville Beach - Wrightsville Beach Map Cape Fear Coast Dining Guide Cape Fear Coast Area Map & Surrounding Area Attractions Calendar of Events Miscellaneous Information

2008 Official Visitor's Guide - Wilmington Cape Fear Coast, NC - Come & Play!

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