Amazing Grace

Four Bedroom Beachwalk House, Located in Oak Island

Travel To Myrtle Beach For a Performance in the Alabama Theater

The Alabama Theater, located in Myrtle Beach, is one of the most popular theaters in South Carolina. While you are in the Brunswick County area, you may want to take the 20-minute drive to Myrtle Beach to view a performance here. Elaborate musical productions are performed here, and a number of country music stars perform concerts in this venue as well. Alabama Theater also hosts a variety of special holiday performances. For more information or for a schedule of events, contact the Alabama Theater at (800) 342-2262.

Take a Trip To Winnabow To Tour the Natural Beauty Garden Spot

The Natural Beauty Garden Spot, located in Winnabow, is a local greenhouse that features a variety of local plant, shrub and tree species. Most of their products are grown in their greenhouse and include hanging baskets, trees, shrubs and bedding plants. If you are interested in learning more about the business, they offer greenhouse tours, though you will want to call ahead to make reservations. They are open from March to June, Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact Natural Beauty Garden Spot at (910) 253-5777.

Ride Your Bike on the East Coast Greenway

The East Coast Greenway was developed to try to connect all major East Coast cities with a continuous off-road path. Recently, Brunswick County has joined the East Coast Greenway, which is a 2,600-mile trail that begins in Canada and ends in Key West, Florida. Bikers, hikers, inline skaters and wheelchairs enjoy portions of this trail throughout the year, which has been compared to an urban Appalachian Trail. For a map or for more information about the trail, contact the East Coast Greenway at (401) 789-4625.

Enjoy Nature on the Environmental Overlook Trails

If you enjoy exploring, hiking, and viewing nature and wildlife, then the Environmental Overlook Trails on Oak Island are just the thing for you! A variety of trails are located in the area that will allow you to enjoy the area's natural beauty. Behind the Oak Island Recreation Center, one trail leads to the Dot Kelly Memorial Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden, while another leads to the rainforest area of wetlands. In Tidal Waves Park, you can launch kayaks and canoes, or you can enjoy the Environment Crossover trail through salt marshes, trees, and wetlands. Also, a wooden walkway has been built at the west end of Oak Island, where you can view a variety of local wildlife and shorebirds. If you enjoy nature, you may want to spend an afternoon hiking along some of these interesting trails. For more information, contact the Environmental Overlook Trails at (910) 278-5518.

Enjoy the Seafood Buffet at the Lucky Fisherman Restaurant

The Lucky Fisherman's "Super Seafood Buffet" is located in Southport and offers a variety of all-you-can-eat seafood menu items. Open on Tuesday to Sunday from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., the Lucky Fisherman has crab legs, fresh local seafood, crawfish, flounder, chicken, oysters, soups, salads, desserts, ice cream, and more! For more information, contact the Lucky Fisherman at (910) 457-9499.

Day Trip To Lumber River State Park

If you enjoy camping and outdoor activities, you may want to take one or two of your days in the Brunswick County area to travel to Lumber River State Park, which is near Orrum, North Carolina. Located on the Lumber River, this park offers a variety of activities including paddle sports, hiking trails, picnic areas and more! You may want to call ahead for river conditions if you plan to go canoeing or boating, as the water levels are too low for these sports during some times of the year. The park is open year-round, with varying hours of operation depending on the season. For more information, contact the Lumber River State Park at (910) 628-9844.

Attend the North Carolina Festival by the Sea

The North Carolina Festival by the Sea is held on the last Saturday of October on the streets of Holden Beach. The festival features more than 160 booths of arts and crafts, a sandcastle building contest, a kite flying contest and a horseshoe competition. There are 1K, 5K and 10K races held during the festival, and a street dance with live music takes place on Saturday night. There is no admission fee to get into the festival. For more information, contact the North Carolina Festival by the Sea at (910) 842-3828.

Attend the Annual a Day at the Docks Festival

A Day at the Docks is an annual event held on the waterfront of Holden Beach each April. Free charter boat rides, live entertainment, free Coast Guard boat inspections, crafts, a sunset boat parade, and a blessing of the boats are activities enjoyed by attendees of the event each year. This event was created to celebrate the area's heritage, as well as to welcome the spring. Admission is free to the event, which is welcome to those of all ages. For more information, contact A Day at the Docks at (910) 842-4820.

Ride Personal Watercraft in the Intracoastal Waterway

Though there aren't many opportunities for riding personal watercraft in Brunswick County, a variety of options are available in the nearby Cape Fear area. Riders launch into the Intracoastal Waterway from Sneads Ferry and Wrightsville Beach, which are both just a short drive from Brunswick County. For more information about personal watercraft safety courses, contact the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary at (910) 270-9830. For information about rentals, contact Paradise Landing in Sneads Ferry at (910) 327-2114 or Performance Watercraft of Wrightsville Beach at (910) 799-9283.

Go Shopping at the Olde Southport Village Shoppes

Located on Howe Street in Southport, the Olde Southport Village Shoppes is a collection of unique shops that are houses in various refurbished old buildings. These unique buildings bring character to the shopping area, as you can shop for today's products but think back to what may have been sold in each store in the past. Shops in the Olde Southport Village offer a variety of products, including jewelry, antiques, glassware, linens, furniture, lotion and spa ware, candy, and more! Whatever you are looking for, you can probably find it while you are in the Olde Southport Village Shoppes.

 

Brunswick Beaches Restaurants

Fish House Restaurant
5710 W 57th Place
Oak Island, NC 28465

Driftwood Grill
3370 Stone Chimney Road
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Fulford Junior Fish House
3330 Old Ferry Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Holden Beach Seafood Fish House
1075 Songbird Lane SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Ocean Breeze Beach Club
2729 W Beach Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Captain Pete's Restaurant
103 South Shore Drive
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Betty's Waterfront Restaurant
1045 Varnamtown Road SW, Suite B
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Paradise Cafe
102 Jordan Boulevard
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Patronies Pizza
2625 Holden Beach Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Sandman's Ice Cream
112 Ocean Boulevard W
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Dip at the Dock - Hand Dipped Ice Cream
1305 Cedar Landing Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Treasure Island Miniature Golf & Oasis
3445 Holden Beach Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Brunswick Beaches Shopping

Blue Water Point Motel & Marina
5710 W 57th Place
Oak Island, NC 28465

Wildflour Cakes & Pastries
516 Lockwood Folly Road
Bolivia, NC 28422

Mace's Seafood & Boat Rentals, Live Bait & Tackle
115 Canal Drive
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Star Seafood
3330 Old Ferry Road
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Eagle Seafood Co.
450 Sabbath Home Road
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Armax Gift Baskets
450 Sabbath Home Road
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Carson Varnam's Oyster Market
175 Varnamtown Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Robinson & Robinson Seafood
3 Fisherman Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Beacon One Seafood
1 Fisherman Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Garland's Fresh Seafood
2 Fisherman Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Captain Pete's Seafood Market
101 South Shore Drive
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Sandman's Candyland
109 Jordan Boulevard
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Brunswick Beaches Attractions

Blue Water Point Motel & Marina
5710 W 57th Place
Oak Island, NC 28465

Holden Beach Marina
3238 Pompano Street SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Cedar Landing Marina & Seafood
1305 Cedar Landing Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Holden Beach Pier
441 Ocean Boulevard W
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Ocean Crest Fishing Pier
1411 E Beach Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Environmental Overlook Trails
3003 E Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

Yaupon Beach Fishing Pier
705 Ocean Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465

South Harbour Village
4909 Fish Factory Road
Southport, NC 28461

Brunswick Beaches Activities

Blue Water Point Motel & Marina
5710 W 57th Place
Oak Island, NC 28465

Lockwood Folly Country Club
19 Clubhouse Drive SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Holden Beach Driving Range & Golf School
2355 Holden Beach Road
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Treasure Island Miniature Golf & Oasis
3445 Holden Beach Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Super Track Go Carts & Bumper Boats
3437 Holden Beach Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Ye Olde Gun Club Shooting Range
107 SW 20th Street
Oak Island, NC 28465

Fantasy Isle Ice Cream & Mini Golf
3354 Holden Beach Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Harbor Island Miniature Golf & Family Game Room
3340 Holden Beach Road SW
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Oak Island Skate Park
49th Street SE
Oak Island, NC 28465

Carolina National Golf Club at Winding River Plantation
1643 Goley Hewett Road
Bolivia, NC 28422

Cox's Landing Riding Club
2877 Cox's Landing Road SE
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Privateer Charters
104 SE 25th Street
Oak Island, NC 28465

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