Local Interests And Attractions in Southport, North Carolina
Southport, North Carolina offers incredible dining, eclectic shopping and beautiful, historic scenery
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When visiting us here at the Southport Inn Bed and Breakfast, you’ll most likely be here to also enjoy the wonderful attractions and take in the historic beauty of Southport, NC.
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- Stroll historic Southport streets shaded by ancient live oaks and fragrant magnolias.
- Enjoy extraordinary dining at all of Southport’s local eateries
- Swim, fish, surf and sun on our beautiful Brunswick County beaches only minutes away
- Swing lazily at the waterfront where the Atlantic Ocean meets the mighty Cape Fear River. The views will captivate your imagination as sailing vessels large and small cruise by
- We are only minutes away from world class golfing
- Find the perfect gift among Southport’s many unique and interesting antique shops, boutiques and specialty stores
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Cape Fear River
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Possibly the most famous attraction of Southport, North Carolina is the Scenic Cape Fear River. The Cape Fear River is a blackwater river some 202 miles long and is the principal river of Southeastern North Carolina. The mighty river flows through Wilmington into the Atlantic Ocean from Cape Fear, from which it gets its name. The Cape Fear River is the largest in North Carolina, covering over 9,100 square miles of the U.S. in east central North Carolina. The Cape Fear is the only major river in North Carolina to flow directly into the Atlantic Ocean, entering the ocean near Cape Fear. The Cape Fear River Watershed is an incredibly rich and diverse ecosystem, home to a wide range of plant and animal life, including ancient cypress trees, alligators, otters, black bear, a large variety of birds and a host of fish species.
You may also want to take a trip on a ferry to tour one of the many islands around Southport, such as Bald Head Island. |
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Waterfront Park
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Waterfront Park overlooks the Cape Fear River in downtown Southport and has many benches, picnic tables and swings. The Southport Town Pier is also accessible from Waterfront Park.
Location: Waterfront Park At the River in Downtown Southport Southport, NC 28461 |
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North Carolina Maritime Museum
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Plentiful sunshine, miles of sandy beaches and pounding Atlantic surf combine for a fantastic family vacation on North Carolina’s coastal shores. This Neptune’s Kingdom of sun and fun is also awash in nautical nostalgia and lore ready for educational exploration at the North Carolina Maritime Museum branch in Southport. This seaside haven is located on the southeast coast of North Carolina at the mouth of the Cape Fear River just a little over an hour northeast of Myrtle Beach and about 40 minutes southeast of Wilmington. Treelined streets frame the picturesque Victorian homes as you make your way to the waterfront to visit the museum and open the door to the region’s rich past. |
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Bald Head Island
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Ride the passenger ferry to beautiful Bald Head Island. Explore the pristine beaches and untouched salt marshes. Don’t miss the historic lighthouse “Old Baldy”. Only a two-mile journey across the Cape Fear River from Southport, North Carolina by passenger ferry or your own boat. From gorgeous beaches to sea turtles to Old Baldy Lighthouse, Bald Head Island offers vacationers a rich maritime world awaiting discovery. |
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Southport, NC Weather | Today | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |  Clear 73°/57° |  Partly Cloudy 77°/61° | Chance of a Thunderstorm 73°/64° | Chance of Rain 77°/68° | Partly Cloudy 75°/70° | Clear 82°/70° | |
