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Enjoy the southern coastal breezes as you get swept up in the adventure and history of the rugged North Carolina coast.

A North Carolina summer offers a long history of pirates, shipwrecks, and Mother Nature in the wild - at places like Cape Hatteras, left, Cape Lookout, the Outer Banks and lots more...

Carolina Beach.com - One-stop browsing and the starting point for the entire NC coast with links to area attractions and more in the Albemarle, Pamlico, Cape Fear, Outer Banks, Hatteras, Ocracoke and Crystal Coast areas.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore - More than just historical lighthouses with info Hatteras Island, Bodie Island and Ocracoke, complete online brochure and maps, park ranger-sponsored activities for kids, contact details.

Cape Lookout National Seashore - With a wild and romantic history dating back to the 17th century Blackbeard, with more on modern goings-on including in-depth kayaking and windsurfing guides, getting there and getting around, online brochure and maps.

Outer Banks, NC - Fun, easy to surf, and the next best thing to being there with a virtual tour and info on beach and family activities, hotels and restaurants, maps and directions, weather, surf and fishing reports, online forum.

The Insiders' Guide to Wilmington, North Carolina - A comprehensive guide to the state's southern coast with pages of information on what to see and do at area beaches, restaurants, lodging and shopping, family fun and activities, day trips, waters ports and lots more.

Fort Fisher - Check out the park's history and educational programs, then hit the beach with info on the state's few remaining miles of undeveloped shoreline plus guides to fishing, boating and hiking trails.

Fort Macon State Park - Popular, local summer spot with picnicking facilities, boating, fishing and swimming beach, historical presentations and events, with pictures, contact info, directions.

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