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The Sunset Beach area offers something for everyone's interest! The focus on the island is relaxation; whether it's a day at the beach or sitting on a cottage deck catching up on reading or the family. But once you're ready for more, it's waiting for you. |
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Museum of Coastal Carolina — located at Ocean Isle. Great for the kids. Standing exhibits on the beach tides, local animals and fish. Watch for special speakers and events that the museum hosts throughout the year. Ingram Planetarium — this is a state of the art facility located on the mainland in Sunset Beach. It includes a theater for rotating shows about the sky and a science and education center, and a gift shop. Click on their link for show schedules. Silver Coast Winery — this vineyard and winery is located on 40 acres about 15 minutes from the beach. Go on tours to learn how the wine is made; see art by local artists, and more. Click through for their schedule of upcoming events. Southport is about a 45 minute drive from the island. It is a small boating town with antique shops to browse, boats to watch, and good places to eat. A Maritime Museum is located in town as well. A nice half day trip is a visit to Bald Head Island out of Southport. You reach it via a ferry, and can tour North Carolina's oldest lighthouse among other sites on the island. |
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