Downtown Wilmington and history go hand-in-hand which is why Springbrook Farms Horsedrawn Tours, a tour company that uses a horse-drawn carriage to carry visitors around town, seems to fit right into the local scene. Breezing past the waterfront, the historic homes, and the heart of the downtown area, the Springbrook Farms Horsedrawn Tours allow visitors to sit back, and soak up the local culture, legends, and history with the clip-clop sound of horse hooves in the not-so-distant background.
Springbrook Farms Horsedrawn Tours has been heralded by tour goers for using rescued Percheron draft horses – one of the most important aspects of the tour’s philosophy. The tour company offers roughly ½ hour narrated tour throughout the day, and was recently voted as the “Best Tour” in Wilmington by the local Encore Magazine. The carriage tours depart from the corners of Market and Front Streets, and wind through the waterfront of Wilmington, the historic homes and mansions on the outskirts of downtown, and the regal brick buildings that line the downtown streets. With lots of stories along the way, tour-goers can expect to pick up a full history lesson that’s told in a purely engaging manner. Fun for all ages, Springbrook Farms Horsedrawn Tours provides a perfect introduction to the Port City for newcomers and longtime fans alike.
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The Cape Fear Museum, (shorthand for the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science), has been educating and entertaining visitors for well over 100 years. Founded in 1898, the museum is the oldest operating museum in North Carolina, and welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Distinguished for its modern structure and Market Street location in the middle of Downtown Wilmington, the museum has a wealth of information on the history, wildlife and culture of the 50-square mile Cape Fear region. More than 50 thousand exhibits can be found within its brick and concrete walls, and patrons of all ages will surely find an exhibit or two that is engrossing, educational, and sheds new light on this essential coastal Carolina region.
The fascinating galleries throughout this extensive complex encourage visitors of all ages to meet and mingle with their aquatic neighbors, from interactive exhibits to "touch tanks" where patrons can have personal encounters with local bamboo sharks. This all-encompassing approach to maritime education has made the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher one of Carolina Beaches' most popular local attractions, and is a fun day trip for any Coastal Carolina visitor who wants to get their feet wet in the unique and varied wildlife habitats located just offshore.
The Graham Sport is a family-friendly,comfortable oceanfront beach home in Holden Beach, NC. Conveniently located 30 mins. from the beautiful fishing village of Southport, NC, 45 mins. from historic Wilmington, NC, and 45 mins. from bustling N. Myrtle Beach, SC, Holden Beach has something to offer individuals of all ages. The home is open and livable with ample seating for sizable groups. The baths were newly refreshed with new tile floors and showers. The primary main level bedroom offers a newly remodeled full bath. All five bedrooms feature full baths, ceiling fans and flat screen TVs. The kitchen with new granite countertop is entirely equipped to feed your army of hungry mouths.Our four decks will satisfy the most dedicated sunbather. But your best entertainment is just a few steps to the pretty, wide sandy beach Holden offers. Less than a mile from the western end of the island, shell collecting or long walks on a sunlit day will satisfy the young and old. Memories to last a lifetime are yours to appreciate at The Graham Sport. Keywords: Graham Sport House Holden Beach NC
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