Resort Makes Top Spot On List!
September 26, 2010 by gary
Filed under Featured Dining And Lodging
A nearby resort is #1 on list of Top 10 North Carolina Beach Resorts compiled by ResortsandLodges.com. The Winds Resort Beach Club was selected as the number one beach resort in the entire State of North Carolina!
The Winds resort is located on the oceanfront of nearby Ocean Isle Beach just ten minutes away from Holden Beach, NC.
Islands Art Website
September 26, 2010 by gary
Filed under Cool Stuff
A new website featuring books, photography and other works by artists and writers of the islands of Coastal Carolina has been launched.
The coastal islands of the area have long been a magnet to artists and writers who discover the beauty and romance of the area and decide to put down roots.
Islands Art features Giclée Prints by nationally renowned local nature photographer and artist, Ken Buckner, the books of Miller Pope (founder of The Winds Resort and Sea Trail Golf Resort), mystery novelist Tom Rieber and renowned local Romance Novelists Jacqueline DeGroot and Peggy Grich.
Visitors to the site can learn about these artists and writers and purchase their works along with T-shirts and other apparel featuring their works of art.
The site has just been launched and offers dozens of books and prints. New works will be added going forward as the site expands!
Click here to take a look: http://www.islands-art.com
NC Battleship Memorial
September 3, 2010 by gary
Filed under Attractions And Events
Don’t miss the immortal showboat, the USS North Carolina in nearby Wilmington, NC.
She survived every major pacific naval offensive of World War II and earned 15 battle stars. The USS North Carolina Battleship was brought to the Cape Fear River in 1961 by the citizens of NC as a memorial to all the men and women who served in WWII.
The self-guided tour includes an orientation film, crew’s quarters, galley, sick bay, engine room, pilot house, guns, Kingfisher float plan and more. The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is open every day of the year, including all holidays, as the ship is a memorial.
Summer Hours: Open Every Day! (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day) are 8 am – 8 pm. EXCEPT Independence Day when the ship closes at 6:00 pm to prepare for fireworks. Winter Hours (After Labor Day weekend through Thursday prior to Memorial Day weekend) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, EXCEPT Christmas Day when the ship opens at noon. Admission is charged. 910-251-5797,
As you walk the decks of the NORTH CAROLINA, imagine yourself at sea in 1942 searching the sky for enemy aircraft, anticipating what may happen next. Discover how this heroic Ship and brave crew fought in every major naval offensive in the Pacific of WWII. This is an historic adventure you don’t want to miss! Hours: Open Every Day! Located at the junction of Highways 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River across from historic downtown Wilmington. Easily accessible from I-95 & I-40.
P. O. Box 480
#1 Battleship Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28402-0480
Phone: 910-251-5797 Fax: 910-251-5807
Website | Map | bb55.mktg@battleshipnc.com
Awesome Bald Head Video
September 3, 2010 by gary
Filed under Cool Stuff
Check out this fantastic video of Bald Head Island. It really shows the island to be a very special, unique coastal North Carolina community with thousands of acres of preserved, natural beauty. This enchanting island is the perfect spot for a beach vacation or second home.
Spend An Unforgettable Day!
September 2, 2010 by gary
Filed under Attractions And Events
Come to the beach and take in some history at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson Historic Site and Orton Plantation. Read more
