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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 26 attractions in Wilmington

As you walk the decks of the NORTH CAROLINA, imagine yourself in the South Pacific during WWII searching the sky for enemy aircraft, anticipating what may happen next. Step aboard the most decorated...

Attraction type: Museum; Ship
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 9 attractions in Corolla

See the Corolla Spanish Mustang Horses and discover some of the the most unique sights the Outer Banks has to offer with our air-conditioned Suburban or Jeep Tours. Friendly and knowledgeable guides...

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 26 attractions in Wilmington

Segway tour of Historic Wilmington.  Must be 14 to go on this tour. www.capefearsegwa...

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Frisco

Horseback riding on the beach. Ride through the Buxton Maritime forest out to the pristine beaches of Hatteras Island. See the island from a different perspective. All levels of riders accommodated. Join us for a horseback riding adventure!

Attraction type: Horseback riding stable
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Topsail Island, Surf City
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Surf City
Attraction type: Island
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 9 attractions in Corolla

Used today to light the dark stretches of the southern coastline, this lighthouse was built in 1875 and today can be climbed by the spiral staircase that reaches up 150 feet.

Attraction type: Lighthouse
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Cape Fear Museum, Wilmington
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 26 attractions in Wilmington

The state's oldest history museum now houses the Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery.

Attraction type: History museum; Children's museum; Other
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Ava Gardner Museum, Smithfield
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Smithfield

Ava Gardner Museum 325 E. Market St. Smithfield, NC 27577 (919)934-5830 www.avagardner.org The museum is open daily, Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 2pm-5pm. Wheelchair accessible, public restrooms...

Attraction type: History museum; Specialty museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 6 attractions in Nags Head

As most people familiar with Jockey's Ridge, it is famous for the being the largest sand dune on the east coast. The views from the top are spectacular, as you have a beautiful view of the ocean and...

Attraction type: State park; Park; Geological formation
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Hammocks Beach, Swansboro
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Swansboro

Located on Bear Island, this is a great swimming beach.

Attraction type: Beach; State park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 13 attractions in Hatteras Island

A national seashore preserve that has the most extensive stretch of undeveloped seashore along the Atlantic coast.

Attraction type: National park; Nature reserve; Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 26 attractions in Wilmington

Special interest museum that pays homage to the major impact of railroads in local and national history, which features Wilmington and Weldon railroad artifacts dating from 1840, and items from the Atlantic Coastline and other railroads.

Attraction type: Transportation museum
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Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop, Kill Devil Hills
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 6 attractions in Kill Devil Hills
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Atlantic Beach
Attraction type: Aquarium
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Buxton

The nation's tallest lighthouse was moved to a different location to preserve it.

Attraction type: Lighthouse; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 6 attractions in Kill Devil Hills

Park where visitors can see a replica of the Wright Brothers' plane and receive an entertaining history of flight.

Attraction type: History museum; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 13 attractions in Hatteras Island

Pea Island isn't as close to many of the places listed on this site as the mileage notes indicate although they are within 30-45 minutes so refer to a map when planning. Pea Island is often visitors...

Attraction type: Nature reserve; Beach
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Belle of Topsail, Surf City
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 4 attractions in Surf City
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 26 attractions in Wilmington
Attraction type: Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 26 attractions in Wilmington
Attraction type: Historic home
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