Cape Fear Resource Guide 2024

TABLE OF CONTENT

Boutiques Featured BOUTIQUES

Flower Harvest by Sandy Nelson

Boutiques

Featured BOUTIQUES

Hon Featured HOME BUILDING & REMODELING

Night Moon by Sandy Nelson

Featured Featured SPECIALTY SHOPS

Archways in Sorrento by Carol Iglesias

Antiques Featured ANTIQUES, CONSIGNMENT STORES

Island Tractor by Janet Sessoms

Hon Featured HOME DECOR & GIFTS

Colorful Umbrellas by Carol Iglesias

Hon

Thrift Featured THRIFT STORES

Morning Greeters by Sandy Nelson

Thrift Featured SPAS SALONS & WELLNESS CENTERS

Mom’s English Tea by Janet Sessoms

Thrift

Restaurants Featured RESTAURANTS

Giverny Cafe by Sandy Nelson

Restaurants

Inns Featured INNS

Uninvited Guest by Nancy Kempf

Inns

Wine Featured WINE & ALE CAFES

Piazza Napoleons Lucca by Carol Iglesias

Wine &

Featured WINE & ALE CAFES

CAFES

Fine The FINE ARTS

Paddock Hollow by Debra Bucci

Fine Arts

The FINE ARTS

The FINE ARTS

WILMINGTON

Oftenknown as the Port City, it retains its historic colonial character as it remains a quaint and charming community that is vibrant with culture. The arts scene itself is an integral part of that cultural dimension. There is the treasure of the 1858 Thalian Hall juxtaposed with the new 1600 seat Wilson Center. This large theater is host to the Wilmington Symphony and touring Broadway Shows as well as national and international entertainers. Live music is a staple at establishments throughout the greater Wilmington area.

Wilmington, home to a quite substantial Screen Gems Studio, has become known as the Hollywood of the South. It is also home to a significant creative writing community. The University of North Carolina Wilmington is nationally ranked for both their creative writing and film curriculums.

Accompanying its diverse cultural activities, a diversity of dining establishments exist throughout. Restaurants with locally fresh seafood and ingredients proliferate. Small locally owned restaurants with particular cuisine offerings, and a multitude of pubs, taverns and oyster bars pepper the town and its nearby beaches.

In summary, Wilmington has a multitude of attractive offerings for residents, potential residents and visitors alike. From its sandy coastal beaches to its waterfront on the Cape Fear River, it offers free water based entertainment year-round. Its art and music scene provides the cultural experience of a large city in a small town atmosphere. If you’re looking for a place to relocate, retire or just to visit for a weekend, Wilmington is a great place to be.

Wilmington Riverwalk by Debra Bucci

Looking for Matisse by Nancy Kempf

OLEANDER STREET CORRIDOR

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

& EASTWOOD ROAD CORRIDOR

The Night Market by Sandy Nelson

OGDEN & PORTER'S NECK

Cape Fear Seasonal Events

NC Azalea Festival 4/3-7 Wilmington

Hampstead Farmers Market 4/4 & every Thursday @ 4pm

Annual Herb & Garden Fair Poplar Grove Plantation 4/6-7

Pleasure Island Spring Surf Fishing Challenge

4/13-14 Carolina Beach

Market on Mulberry Saturdays at 9am in Shallotte

Oak Island Spring Fling Market & Music

4/13 Middleton Park

Wilmington VegFest 4/21

North Carolina Symphony

4/25 Wilson Center Wilmington

Day of NatureFest

4/26-7 Southport Arbor

27th Cape Fear Cruisers Car Show 4/27 Downtown Southport

“A Taste of Calabash” Festival 4/27

North Carolina Symphony 4/27 Wilson Center

Days at the Docks Festival 4/27 Holden Beach

Run Sunset Beach 4/27

Strawberry & Wine Fest 4/28 Sunset Beach

Southport Summer Market 5/1 9am

Southport Up Your Arts 5/2-4

Southport Concert Series 5/5 2pm

NC Black Film Festival 5/16-19 Wilmington

Pleasure Island Jeep Jam 5/16-17

Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market 5/18 & recurring on Saturdays until 9/28

EVENTS 2024

OIB Movies in the Park

5/22, 5/29, 6/5,6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, & 8/7

OIB Summer Concert Series

5/24 6:30pm weekly

OKI Summer Concert Series

5/24 6:30pm weekly

Holden Beach Summer Concert Series

5/26 6:30pm weekly

Annual Orange Street ArtsFest 5/25-26 Wilmington

Carolina Beach Music Festival 5/31-62

Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament

5/29-6/1 Wrightsville Beach

Port City Music Festival

6/2-9 Wilmington

Sunset Beach Summer Concert Series 5/29 6pm weekly

Cape Fear Marlin Tournament Wrightsville Beach 6/1-4

Port City Music Festival 6/2-9 Wilmington

Calabash Concert Series

6/4 6pm bi-weekly

Oak Island Farmers & Artisans Market 6/10 8am weekly

NC Blueberry Festival—Burgaw 6/14-15

Cape Fear Seasonal Events

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NC 4th of July Festival 7/4 Southport

North Carolina Symphony 7/2 Wilson Center, Wilmington

4th of July Celebration Riverwalk/Riverfront Park

Shallotte Sounds of Summer Concert @ 7pm

7/11, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12 & 9/19

Last Got-Em-On

King Mackerel Classic 7/12-14 Carolina Beach

Food Truck Rodeo

8/3 Southport

Southport Summer Market 8/28

Oak Island Art Guild Arts & Craft Festival 8/31

Carolina Beach Inshore Challenge 9/6-7

American Craft Walk 9/14 Wilmington

King Mackerel Tournament 9/28-29 Southport Marina

October Paranormal Ghost Tours Poplar Grove Plantation

U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament 10/3-5 Southport

Riverfest 10/5-6

Sunset at Sunset 10/5 Sunset Beach

Farewell Summer Jazz Festival 10/5 Kure Beach Oceanfront

Pleasure Island Surf Fishing Challenge 10/18-20 Carolina Beach

Spook or Treat 10/19 Southport

NC Oyster Festival 10/19-20 OIB Park & Pavilion

Voracious Rare Beer Festival 10/25 Wilmington

Lighthouse Beer & Wine Festival 10/25 North Wilmington

Classic Car Show 10/26 Downtown Southport

Lighthouse Beer & Wine Festival

10/28 Live Oak Bank Pavilion @ Riverfront Park

Trunk or Treat

10/31 Southport Fire Dept Hqtrs

Cape Fear Kite Festival 11/1-3 Kure Beach

15th Annual Southport Wooden Boat Festival 11/2 Old Yacht Basin

Veteran’s Day Parade & Celebration

Historic Wilmington

Battleship Half Marathon 10K & 5K 11/17 Wilmington

Kure Beach Holiday Market 11/23-30

Cucalorus Film Festival 11/20-24 Wilmington

Island of Lights: Lighting at the Lake 11/24 @ 7pm Carolina Beach

NC Holiday Flotilla 11/30 Wrightsville Beach

Southport Winterfest Activities 12/6-14

Holiday Whoobie Whatty 12/13 Kure Beach

HAMPSTEAD

HAMPSTEAD

Anisland that is 26 miles of beautiful beaches. It is divided into 3 separate towns--Topsail Beach on the southern end, North Topsail on the northern end, and Surf City in the center. Surf City being the center of the island is positioned on both sides of the causeway bridge as well. It is the commercial center of the area. The North Topsail and Topsail Beach areas are primarily residential.

Topsail Island has a long and storied history of pirates visiting the island during that historical era. It provided the pirates good hiding. A story lingers in the lore that the infamous pirate Blackbeard buried treasure on the island in a place called “The Gold Hole”. Might the story be true and might the treasure still be present, who knows?

Historically, the island never was really inhabited but instead used by the native Tuscaroma people, or “The Hemp People”, who lived on the mainland and would take their animals there to graze. In time, other people started to visit the island for the beautiful beaches and prime ocean fishing.

During WWII, the US Army used the island for training and thereby developed the island somewhat--roads and a bridge. In 1948, when the island was returned to its owners, the roads and the bridge were intact. Development of the island thereby began and evolved into its present form.

Topsail Island today is still a relatively quiet community that enjoys its beauty and serenity year round. It has also become quite the seasonal magnet due its environmental attractiveness; and, therefore, bustles now with activity from spring to fall.

Gathering Place by Janet Sessoms

Boutique Crawl

Surf City

Porters Neck

HAMPSTEAD & HOLLY RIDGE

Holly Ridge

JACKSONVILLE

Jacksonville

The commercial hub of Onslow County is nationally known as the home to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station Little River.

As an early American settlement, its history dates to 1713 with the end of the Tuscarora Wars. The removal of the Native American tribes allowed for the creation of a permanent settlement at the headwaters of the New River.

In 1731, with the creation of the County of Onslow, the ferry area near the headwaters eventually evolved into becoming the County Seat with Courthouse and becoming simply known as Wantland Ferry.

The Wantland family had owned the ferry and surrounding area since the time of the early settlement. In 1842, to honor President Andrew Jackson, Wantland Ferry was renamed Jacksonville.

Throughout the years, the fishing industry was good and profitable. The agricultural industry was equally good with its tobacco, corn, peanuts & ham products shipped along the New River.

In 1940, with the creation of Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville began a growth trend that continues today. Historical and military sites beckon for an interesting visit.

Jump by Sandy Nelson

HOLLY RIDGE & SNEADS FERRY

HOLLY RIDGE & SNEADS FERRY

Sneads Ferry is located on the inlet where the New River flows into the ocean. It is a town situated north of Wilmington and south of Jacksonville. Sneads Ferry, first known as the lower ferry, was renamed for Robert Snead, who settled there in 1791. Its early is obscured; however, in the revolutionary war era, it did receive a license to operate a ferry and the first post road in the region did cross here. Moreover, being first settled along the shores, it always been known for its commercial fishing. There still exist gray, weathered fish houses, lashed by many a salty gale. Its inlet is said to have aided the infamous pirate Blackbeard to slip silently in and hide his treasure from others.

Sneads Ferry has much to offer visitors, especially if you are water oriented in your outdoor activities. Opportunities to fish abound. Bait, ice and tackle shops flourish. Restaurants serve outstanding seafood. Also, with its bridge to North Topsail, a primarily residential part of Topsail Island, Sneads Ferry is enjoying the connection commercially.

Historically, Sneads Ferry has focused on seafood. It is known for its annual Shrimp Festival. However, it is quickly becoming multi-faceted as it blends the old fashioned and slow easy ways of the old south with the fast moving pace of the new.

All Decked Out by Janet Sessoms

HOLLY RIDGE & SNEADS FERRY

TIDE CHARTS & SOLUNAR TABLES

For The Cape Fear Coast

New River Inlet

Carolina Beach Inlet Federal point

Wrightsville Beach

New Topsail Inlet

FOR THE CAPE FEAR COAST

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TIDE CHARTS & SOLUNAR TABLES

For The Cape Fear Coast

Oak Island

Bald Head

Cape Fear River

Little River Inlet

Shallotte Inlet

FOR THE CAPE FEAR COAST

SOLUNAR TABLE

NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH

Sneads Ferry is located on the inlet where the New River flows into the ocean. It is a town situated north of Wilmington and south of Jacksonville. Sneads Ferry, first known as the lower ferry, was renamed for Robert Snead, who settled there in 1791. Its early is obscured; however, in the revolutionary war era, it did receive a license to operate a ferry and the first post road in the region did cross here. Moreover, being first settled along the shores, it always been known for its commercial fishing. There still exist gray, weathered fish houses, lashed by many a salty gale. Its inlet is said to have aided the infamous pirate Blackbeard to slip silently in and hide his treasure from others.

Sneads Ferry has much to offer visitors, especially if you are water oriented in your outdoor activities. Opportunities to fish abound. Bait, ice and tackle shops flourish. Restaurants serve outstanding seafood. Also, with its bridge to North Topsail, a primarily residential part of Topsail Island, Sneads Ferry is enjoying the connection commercially.

Historically, Sneads Ferry has focused on seafood. It is known for its annual Shrimp Festival. However, it is quickly becoming multi-faceted as it blends the old fashioned and slow easy ways of the old south with the fast moving pace of the new.

Morning Dip by Sharon Jones

NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH

NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH

SURF CITY

Anisland that is 26 miles of beautiful beaches. It is divided into 3 separate towns--Topsail Beach on the southern end, North Topsail on the northern end, and Surf City in the center. Surf City being the center of the island is positioned on both sides of the causeway bridge as well. It is the commercial center of the area. The North Topsail and Topsail Beach areas are primarily residential.

Topsail Island has a long and storied history of pirates visiting the island during that historical era. It provided the pirates good hiding. A story lingers in the lore that the infamous pirate Blackbeard buried treasure on the island in a place called “The Gold Hole”. Might the story be true and might the treasure still be present, who knows?

Historically, the island never was really inhabited but instead used by the native Tuscaroma people, or “The Hemp People”, who lived on the mainland and would take their animals there to graze. In time, other people started to visit the island for the beautiful beaches and prime ocean fishing.

During WWII, the US Army used the island for training and thereby developed the island somewhat--roads and a bridge. In 1948, when the island was returned to its owners, the roads and the bridge were intact. Development of the island thereby began and evolved into its present form.

Topsail Island today is still a relatively quiet community that enjoys its beauty and serenity year round. It has also become quite the seasonal magnet due its environmental attractiveness; and, therefore, bustles now with activity from spring to fall.

Topsail Island is truly a treasure. It welcomes visitors warmly. If you’ve not ever been there, add it to your list of places to visit.

Beach Play by Sandy Nelson

SURF CITY

TOPSAIL BEACH

Acoastaltown located at the Southern end of Topsail Island & its town center is reminiscent of historical crossroads style communities. It’s an area that is definitely beach oriented. Afterall, its eight miles of uncrowded Sandy beaches are a visual pleasure for beach walking, surf fishing, beach lounging, surf swimming, surfing, and bird watching.

Like its sister beach community at the north end of the 26 mile Island, it is family friendly. Beyond the beach activities, there is biking, kayaking paddling and boating. Activities like miniature golf & an arcade exist as well for family fun.

Beach Passage by Sharon Jones

TOPSAIL BEACH

TOPSAIL BEACH

TOPSAIL BEACH

PLEASURE ISLAND

(Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, & Historic Fort Fisher)

Acoastal island just south of Wilmington. A single bridge connects it to the mainland and a ferry at its southern end connects to Southport.

In short, it’s a family oriented beach community with a terrific boardwalk and surrounding area that features something for everyone--specialty food shops, good family restaurants, adult pubs and a myriad of gift shops. During season, a special event is occurring each weekday night.

Kure Beach is a beautiful, relaxed neighbor to the south. Family oriented with old fashioned hospitality it offers a beautiful beach and quaint ocean views.

Historic Fort Fisher was strategically located at the tip of Pleasure Island. A visit to its Civil War Museum allows you to step back in time. A pleasant bonus is the nearby NC Aquarium.

“May The Sun Shine Warm” by Nancy Kempf

PLEASURE ISLAND

PLEASURE ISLAND

PLEASURE ISLAND

PLEASURE ISLAND

SOUTHPORT

Acharming town situated alongside the picturesque Cape Fear River that is able to enjoy both sunrises and sunsets.

History. Its discovery dates back to the 1500s; however, the town did not really begin to evolve until the building of Fort Johnson in the 1740s. The Revolutionary War brought a burning of the town by the British but the fort did remain. Thereafter, a town started to rebuild around the fort--it became known as Smithville. During the early 1800s, the town evolved into a fishing village as well as a military community. It also became the county seat of Brunswick County. With the outbreak of the Civil War, Fort Fisher aided by Fort Anderson guarded the strategic Cape Fear River that was essential for suppliers of the Confederate Army who used the infamous blockade runners to bring goods from abroad. After the Civil War, the town’s name was changed to Southport to aid in the attraction of shipping business in the late 1800s.

Its downtown district is filled with charming homes and shops with a late 1800s origin. The presence of these historic buildings in the midst of old stately trees lend a feeling of warmth to this village alongside the Cape Fear River. This feeling is reinforced by the friendliness of its residents.

Not surprisingly, Coastal Living Magazine recently named Southport “America’s Happiest Seaside Town”

Coexistence by Janet Sessoms

Midtown

The SeasideHappiest Town

OAK ISLAND

OAK ISLAND

Theseaside town of Oak Island shares the island with Caswell Beach. The island itself has been inhabited since the early 1800s when Fort Caswell was built on its east end in 1838. It developed slowly, but by the late 1930s, it began to seriously attract residents from surrounding areas to its ocean beaches and to its good hunting in the areas bordering the ICW.

In 1954, however, Hurricane Hazel dealt a serious strike and its devastating force left only 5 buildings on the west end of the island. But, the island residents were resilient and the small town recovered quickly. Bridges began to replace a ferry and a pontoon bridge to provide reliable crossing of the ICW and thereby aid development. This infrastructure has aided Oak Island into becoming a thriving beach community with good boutiques, good gift shops, and good restaurants emerging throughout the island.

Oak Island has become a coastal community definitely deserving of a visit.

Bright Beach Day by Sandy Nelson

OAK ISLAND

OAK ISLAND

OAK ISLAND

LELAND

Whilegrowing rapidly as a residential and commercial center, Leland’s proximity to the City of Wilmington that is just across the Cape Fear River enables its residents to be able to enjoy the amenities and attractions of the historic nearby city while being able to enjoy a suburban country lifestyle as well.

Leland’s developing commercial center is affording its residents a nearby array of essential everyday shopping and services needs. Leland’s geographical location also enables its residents easy access to beach areas and several golf courses.

Down on the River by Carol Iglesias

SHALOTTE & HOLDEN BEACH

Shallotte. Incorporated as a town in 1899, but its settlement dates to the 1750s. Its name is believed to have evolved as a mispronunciation of the “Charlotte River” as “Shallotte River”, and thereby the nearby town’s name.

While Shallotte remains a small town, it has evolved into a business hub for the region. Also, when the US Army Corps of Engineers dredged the US Intracoastal Waterway (“ICW”) in the 1930s, several “barrier islands” became attractive properties immediately after WWII, including Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach, Shallotte became a gateway to each.

Holden Beach. The island was initially purchased in 1756 pursuant to a British land grant. Initially, it was used for cattle grazing and fishing. The separating water between mainland and island was crossed at low tide until the ICW was created. A ferry then came into existence in 1934. An iconic turntable bridge was installed in 1954. It remained until the current causeway bridge was opened in 1986.

The town leaders continue to keep development limited. Yet, its pristine beaches are enticingly appealing for not only residents but they continue to be alluring for visitors whether seasonal or not.

“Surf Fishing” by Sandy Nelson

Holden

OCEAN ISLE BEACH

OCEAN ISLE BEACH

Thisbarrier island, originally owned by several families, was given its name in 1950 by the Williamson family. Then, in 1954, Hurricane Hazel struck the island hard and the ocean met the ICW. Only two houses survived the hurricane. From 1955 to 1964, the Sloane family was the only permanent residents. In 1959, the town became incorporated, and the ferry was replaced by a swing bridge. Odell Williamson was it’s first mayor. The swing bridge was replaced in 1986 by today’s causeway bridge.

Like its cousins to the north (Holden Beach) and south(Sunset Beach), OIB consists of both a mainland and an island. Its beaches are truly spectacular and its marshes are charmingly picturesque. OIB has become increasingly popular year round with its good boutiques, gift shops and restaurants. Yet, it certainly beckons for seasonal visitors and weekend sojourners as well. Put a visit on your agenda and you will be pleased.

A Day at the Beach by Carol Iglesias

OCEAN ISLE BEACH

OCEAN ISLE BEACH

OCEAN ISLE BEACH

SUNSET

SUNSET BEACH

Brunswick County’s southernmost barrier island, it became an incorporated town in1963. Like its island cousins to the north, it consists of both a mainland and an island. Remarkably, Hurricane Hazel left the island unscathed. With its attractive ocean beaches on the island part and good ICW access for both the mainland and island parts, development soon began in earnest. The town leaders smartly designated certain areas for commercial development to be able to maintain a family oriented ambience. Sunset Beach is a quite attractive town for seasonal visitors and residents alike. Its continuously emerging quality boutiques, gift shops and restaurants alone merit weekend visitors as well.

Big Splash by Janet Sessoms

SUNSET BEACH

WOMENS APPAREL * VINTAGE WARES * WONDERFUL GOODS

SUNSET BEACH

SUNSET BEACH

SUNSET BEACH

CALABASH & LITTLE RIVER

Calabash’s identity seems to trace to 1691. Its surrounding area flourished with staple crops for several centuries. Around 1814, a branch of Little River was called Pea Landing and became an important shipping center. In 1883, a post office was opened and named “Village of Calabash”. The WWII years saw Calabash starting to open restaurants that highlighted seafood with a special flavor. This was the birth of “Calabash Seafood.

Little River was originally named ”Mineola” by Native Americans.

The language translation is “Little River”. Historically, it is one of the oldest settlements along the Atlantic coast. Its shrimp harvesting & fishing business are business staples. Good seafood restaurants have long been a result. These charming riverfront communities support the Shrimp & Fishing Industry with their seafood restaurants and associated Seafood Festivals--the Blue Crab Festival in May & the Shrimp Fest in October.

The communities have a thriving charter boat fishing industry. Little River also is the Home of the “Big D", the only Casino Boat along the Carolina Coast.

Visit Calabash & Little River and enjoy a good time with seafood dining & shopping.

“River Landing” by Janet Sessoms

CALABASH & LITTLE RIVER

CALABASH & LITTLE RIVER

CALABASH & LITTLE RIVER

CALABASH & LITTLE RIVER

CAPE FEAR RESOURCE LISTINGS

NEW HANOVER COUNTY

Numbers To Know

Board of Elections

910-798-7330

Emergency Management

910-798-6900

Health Department

910-798-6500

NH Regional Hospital

910-343-7000

Cape Fear Hospital

910-452-8100

Parks Department

910-798-7620

Sheriffs Department

910-798-4200

Social Services

910-798-3400

Tax Office

910-798-7300

Visitor Information

910-341-4030

Water/Sewer

910-332-6650

Federal Court

910-815-4663

Magistrate’s Office-NHC

Courthouse 910-798-4159

NHC Jail 910-798-4160

CAROLINA BEACH

Fire Department

910-458-2985

Police Department

910-458-2540

Parks & Recreation

910-458-2977

Town Hall

910-458-2999

KURE BEACH

Fire Department

910-458-2014

Police Department

910-458-7586

Town Hall

910-458-8216

WILMINGTON

Fire Department

910-341-7846

New Comers Club

910-254-7100

Police Department

910-343-3600

Public Information

910-341-7800

Parks & Recreation

910-341-7855

UNCW Police Dept.

910-962-2222

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

Fire Department

910-256-7920

Police Department

910-256-7945

Parks & Recreation

910-256-7925

Town Hall

910-256-7900

Emergency/ First Aid

New Hanover County Department Of Aging

910-798-6400

Cape Fear Rescue Mission

910-343-0366

Crisis Line – 24 Hr Service 910-392-7408

Domestic Violence Shelter

910-343-0703

Emergency Management

910-798-6900

Hospital Hospitality Of Wilmington

910-662-9980

Poison Control Info. 910-343-7046

Salvation Army 910-762-5948

Law Enforcement & Legal System

Carolina Beach Police (Non-Emergency)

910-458-2540

Civil – Small Claims

910-772-6600

Clerk Of Court’s Office

910-772-6600

Register Of Deeds

910-798-4530

County Operator 910-253-2000

District Attorney’s Office 910-253-3910

District Court Judges 910-772-6612

EMS 911 FBI (Local) 910-342-2999

Federal Court 910-815-4663

Kure Beach Police Dept (Non-Emergency)

910-458-7586

New Hanover County Court 910-772-6600

New Hanover County

District Attorney Office 910-772-6610

New Hanover County Sheriff (Non-Emergency) 910-7984200

State Highway Patrol 919-733-7952

UNCW Police Dept 910-962-2222

U.S. Marshal Service 910-815-4707

U.S. Coast Guard 910-772-2200

Wilmington Police Dept (Non-Emergency) 910-3433600

Wrightsville Beach Police (Non-Emergency) 910-2567945

Theaters

Greenfield Lake

Amphitheater

Open Air Facility on Greenfield Lake host plays, concerts & other events. 1941 Amphitheater Dr Arts Center

Plays, Concerts & facility for art classes, auditions

120 S.2nd St

910-341-7860

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CAPE FEAR RESOURCE LISTINGS

Kenan Auditorium

At UNCW

Campus Theater & Music

601 S.College Rd

Minnie Evans Art Center

Concerts, & Lectures

555 Halyburton Mem.Pky.

910-790-2360 ext.821

Opera House Theater Company

Produces top notch plays & musicals at Thalian Hall

310 Chestnut Street 910-762-4234

Thalian Association

Thalian Hall Center For The Performing Arts

310 Chestnut Street 1-800-523-2820

Libraries

New Hanover County

Carolina Beach Branch

300 Cape Fear Blvd. 910-798-6385

Law Library Judicial Building

316 Princess St. 910-798-6306

Learning Resource Center Of Cape Fear Community College 415 North Second St. 910-362-7030

Myrtle Grove Branch 5155 College Rd 910-798-6391

New Hanover County Library

201 Chestnut St. 910-798-6301

Northeast Branch

1241 Military Cutoff Rd 910-798-6370

Cultural Listings

Acme Art

910-763-8010

Alliance For The Regional Concert Hall

910-815-1043

Azalea Coast Chorus Of Sweet Adelines

910-791-3846

Big Dawg Productions

910-367-5237

Cucalorus Film Festival 910-343-5995

Dreams Of Wilmington 910-772-1501

Harmony Belles

910-799-5850

Historic St. Thomas Preservation Society

910-343-1880

Historic Wilmington Foundation 910-762-2511

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society 910-762-0492

North Carolina Azalea Festival 910-794-4650

North Carolina Symphony 910-733-2750

Opera House Theatre Company 910-762-4234

Racine Center For The Arts

910-452-2073

School Of Learning Arts

910-798-1700

Thalian Association 910-251-1788

Thalian Hall 910-632-2285

WHQR Friends Of Public Radio 910-343-1640

Willis Richardson Players 910-763-1889

Wilmington Boys Choir 910-337-5873

Wilmington School Of Ballet 910-794-9590

Wilmington Symphony Orchestra 910-791-9262

Wilmington Youth Orchestra

910-791-9262

Parks & Recreation

WILMINGTON

Airlie Gardens

300 Airlie Rd

Empire Park Park Avenue

Greenfield Lake Park & Amphitheater

1941 Amphitheater Drive

Halyburton Memorial Park

4099 S. 17 St.

Hugh Macrae Park Oleander Drive And Pine Grove Rd

Ogden Park Market St.

New Hanover County Parks Dept. 230 Government Center Dr. www.nhcgov.com

Wilmington Parks & Recreation Dept. 302 Willard St. 910-341-7855

CAROLINA BEACH

Carolina Beach Parks & Recreation Dept. 1121 North Lake Park Blvd. 910-458-2977

www.carolinabeach.org

Carolina Beach Snows Cut Park Annie Drive

Carolina Beach State Park 1010 State Park Road

Carolina Lake

Atlanta Ave. And U.s. 421

Freeman Park N. End Of Carolina Beach

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Dept.

1 Bob Sawyer Drive 910-256-7925

www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com Wrightsville Beach Park

Causeway Drive

KURE BEACH

Fort Fisher Historic Site

1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. South

Town Hall

117 Settlers Lane, Kure Beach, Nc

Ocean Front Park

105 Atlantic Avenue

Joe Eakes Park

K & 7Th Avenue

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

CAPE FEAR RESOURCE LISTINGS

1000 Loggerhead Road

Town Of Kure Beach

117 Settlers Lane

Boat Ramps

Cape Fear River at Fort Fisher

U.S. 421 near ferry landing

Carolina Beach State Park on State Park Road

Dram Tree Park end of Castle St. Federal Point terminus of U.S. 421 near Fort Fisher

Greenfield Lake, West Lakeshore Drive

Intracoastal Waterway at Wrightsville Beach, north side of drawbridge Intracoastal Waterway at Carolina Beach/Snow’s Cut, east end of Snow’s Cut

Northeast Cape Fear River at Castle Hayne, Orange St. before bridge River Road Park, 6578 River Rd, Wilmington Sutton Lake Road, off U.S. 421 North

Museums

Battleship North Carolina

This great battleship fought in every major WW ll battle in the Pacific Eagle Island, Hwy. 421 910-399-9100

Bellamy Mansion Museum Corner of 5th & Market St 910-251-3700

Burgwin-Wright Museum

Corner of 3rd & Market 910-762-0570

Cape Fear History & Science Museum 814 Market St 910-798-4370

Children’s Museum of Wilmington 116 Orange St 910-254-3534

Fort Fisher State Historical

Site Tours & demonstrations at remains of earthworks. Home of NC Underwater

Architectural Center

US S. 421 S. Kure Beach

910-458-5538

Latimer House Museum

3rd & Orange Street

910-762-0492

Louis Wells Cameron Art Museum

Permanent & rotating Art exhibits, lectures, concerts, recitals & educational programs. 2301 S. 17th St

910-395-5999

NC AQUARIUM AT FORT FISHER NC

State exhibit of NC fresh water, coastal, & oceanlife. 900 Longer head Rd. 910-772-0500

Medical & Health

American Cancer Society

800-227-2345

American Heart Association

800-242-8721

American Lung Association 202-785-3355

American Red Cross 910-762-2683

Brunswick Novant Medical Center

240 Hospital Dr, Bolivia, NC 910-721-1000

Cape Fear Hospital 910-452-8100

Epilepsy Association Of NC 800-451-0694

First Call For Help 910-397-0497

General Health Clinic

Building A/25 Courthouse

Dr Bolivia, NC 910-253-2347 Or 888-4284429

Health Department, NHC

910-798-6500

Hospice, Lower Cape Fear 910-772-5444

March Of Dimes

910-452-1515

New Hanover Regional Medical Center 910-343-7000

Utilities

Duke Energy Progress

800-452-2777

Piedmont Natural Gas 800-752-7504

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority 910-332-6550

Time Warner Cable 800892-4357

Registration & Licensing

Marriage Licenses

216 N. Second St. 910-798-4530

Birth & Death Certificates

216 N. Second St. 910-798-4530

Driver’s Licenses 1 Station Road

Wilmington, NC 28405 910-350-2005

2390 Carolina Beach Rd Wilmington, NC 28401 910-251-5747

Senior Health Care Social Services

Autumn Care Of Myrtle Grove 910-792-1455

5725 Carolina Beach Rd Britthaven Northchase 910-791-3451

3015 Enterprise Drive

Brightmore – Independent Living 910-350-1980

2324 41St Street

Brookdale Of Wilmington

910-790-8664

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

BRUNSWICK COUNTY CAPE FEAR RESOURCE LISTINGS

3501 Converse Dr. Davis Health Care Assisted Living 910-686-7195

1011 Porters Neck Road

Elderhaus At The Lake 910-343-8209 Or 251-0660

1950 Amphitheater Dr. Katie B. Hines Senior Center 910-458-6609

308 Cape Fear Blvd. Carolina Beach, Nc 28428

Lake Shore Commons 910-251-0067

1402 Hospital Plaza Drive

Liberty Commons Nursing Center 910-452-4070

121 Racine Dr.

New Hanover County Social Services 910-798-3400

1650 Greenfield St.

Morningside Of Wilmington 910-452-1114

2744 South 17Th St.

Pacifica Senior Living 2744 South 17Th St. 910-338-0435

Plantation Village 910-686-7181

1200 Porters Neck Rd. Senior Resource Center 910-798-6400

2222 S. College Road

Social Security Administration 866-964-6227 Or 800-772-1213

1528 S. 16Th Street www.ssa.gov

Chamber Of Commerce

Wilmington Chamber One Estell Lee Place 910-762-2611

Pleasure Island Chamber 1121 N. Lake Park Blvd. 910-458-8434

Brunswick County Theaters

Brunswick Little Theater

Plays & Musicals are performed regularly

8068 River Rd 910-4472586

Brunswick Community College.

Odell William Auditorium

US Rte 17 1-800-754-1050 Ext 7416

Parks & Recreations

Brunswick River Park

580 River Rd, Leland, NC 910-253-2670

Ev-Henwood Nature

Preserve 6132 Creek Road

Northeast Leland, NC Leland Park

1490 Village Rd, Leland, NC

Northwest District Park 1937 Andrew Jackson Hwy NE Leland, NC

Brunswick Nature Park 2663-2677 River Road (NC 133) Winnabow, NC

Dog Park - Shallotte Park

Shallotte Park, 5550 Main St

Shallotte, NC 28459

Calabash Community Park 868 Persimmon Road

Calabash, NC 28467

Ocean Isle Beach Park

Old Georgetown Rd

Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Navassa Park

800 Park Ave, Navassa, NC 28451

OAK ISLAND

Bill S. Smith Park

4446 Fish Factory Road, Oak Is

Commissioners Park

McGlamery Street and Ocean Dr, Oak Is Hannon A. Templeton Jr.

Park

East Oak Island Drive between NE 41st and NE 42nd streets, Oak Is

Heron Look-Out Park

40th Street SE, Oak Is Malcolm Register Park NE 52nd Street at the waterway, Oak Is June Moore Park End of Barbee Street and Elizabeth Drive, Oak Is Middleton Park And Middleton Park Ext Oak Island Drive at SE 48th Street, Oak Is Nature Center

5202 E. Yacht Drive, Oak Is

Oak Island Skate Park 49th Street SE & Beach Drive, Oak Is SE 31st Street at Davis Creek, Oak Is Yaupon Park

Ocean End of Barbee Street, Oak Is

SOUTHPORT/ST. JAMES

Caviness Park

Corner of Owens St & Clarendon Ave, Southport, NC

Keziah Park

Moore and Lord Streets

Southport, NC

Kingsley Park

Corner of Bay and Kingsley Southport, NC

Lowe-White Memorial Park

Leonard Street and Willis Drive, Southport, NC

Smithville District Park

8340 River Road SE Southport, NC

Dutchman Creek Park

4750 Fish Factory Rd Souhtport, NC

CAPE FEAR RESOURCE LISTINGS

Boat Ramps

LELAND

BRUNSWICK RIVER PARK

580 River Road, Leland

MILL CREEK WATER ACCESS PARK

844 Appleton Way, Leland

OAK ISLAND FISH FACTORY ROAD

Intracoastal Waterway

OAK ISLAND, END OF NORTHEAST

55th Street, end of West 57th Place, end of West 39th Place.

OCEAN ISLE BEACH

From US 17 South turn left onto NC 904 across Intracoastal Waterway Bridge; turn left after crossing bridge. Follow roaunder bridge to area

SUPPLY

SUNSET HARBOR

BOAT RAMP

is located at the junction of US 17 and NC 211

SUNSET BEACH

101 Sunset Beach Blvd, North Follow signs

OCEAN ISLE BEACH

From US 17 South turn left onto NC 904 across Intracoastal Waterway Bridge; turn left after crossing bridge. Follow road under bridge to area

Numbers To Know

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Board of Elections

910-253-2620

Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

910-721-1000

Emergency Management

910-253-4376

Emergency Services

910-253-5383

Parks Department

910-253-2670

Sheriff’s Department

910-253-2777 or 910-259-1212

Social Services

910-253-2077

Tax Office 910-253-2829

BALD HEAD ISLAND

Police Department

910-457-5252

BOILING SPRING LAKES

Police Department

910-363-0011

CASWELL BEACH

Police Department

910-278-1555

HOLDEN BEACH

Police Department

910-842-6707

OCEAN ISLE

Beach Police Department

910-579-4221

OAK ISLAND

Police Dept. 910-278-5595

NAVASSA

Police Department

910-371-0155

NORTHWEST

Police Department

910-655-3300

SOUTHPORT

Police Dept. 910-457-7911

LELAND

Board of Elections

910-253-2620

Emergency Management 910-253-4376

Emergency Services

910-253 5383

Parks Department

910-253 2670

Sheriff’s Department 910-253-2777

Social Services

910-253-2077

Tax Office 910-253-2829

Leland Fire Rescue 910-371-2727

Leland Police Dept. 910-371-1100

Township Leland Parks Dept. 910-332-4818

Leland Town Hall 910-371-0148

Medical & Health Care

BRUNSWICK

Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center 240 Hospital Drive NE, Bolivia, NC 910721-1000

General Health Clinic

Building A /25 Courthouse Drive, Bolivia, NC

Brunswick County Fire Marshall 3325 Old Ocean Hwy, Bolivia, NC 910-253-5383

Coastal Horizons Center Highway 17 South 120 Coastal Horizons Drive Shallotte, NC

Brunswick County Dept Of Emergency Services 3325 Old Ocean Highway Bolivia, NC 910-253-5383

Outpatient Treatment: 910-754-4515

Rape Crisis Center: 910-754-7949

SOUTHPORT

Dosher Memorial Hospital

924 N. Howe St. Southport, NC 28461

910-457-3800

LELAND

Hope Harbor Home, Inc. Shelter For Victims Of Domestic Violence 910-754-5856

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CAPE FEAR RESOURCE LISTINGS

Senior Resources

Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc (BSRI) 3620 Express Dr, Shallotte, NC 910-754-2300

Comfort Keepers

10239 Beach Dr Suite 20 Calabash, NC, 28467 (910) 575-5700

LELAND

Senior Center at Brunswick 121 Town Hall Dr, Leland NC 910-754-2300

SOUTHPORT

/ ST. JAMES

Southport Senior Center 1513 N. Howe St. Southport, NC 28461

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon- Fri Phone: 910754-7109

Law Enforcement

Brunswick County Commissioners 910-253-2017 or 800-442-7033

Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office 910-253-2777

Brunswick County Detention Center 910-253-2760

Registration & Licensing

Register Of Deeds Office

Building I. U.S. 17 Business Bolivia, NC, 910-253-2690

Boat Registration: 888-248-6834

Driver’s License: NC Division Of Motor Vehicles Driver’s License

Bureau 5296 Main Street, Shallotte, NC 910-754-5114

Vehicle Registration: 5300 South Main Street Shallotte, NC, 910-7544591

Passports: Apply at a New Hanover Co. Post Offices

Animal Services: 429 Green Swamp Road Supply, NC • 910-754-8204

Pet Licenses & Requirements

animalservices.brunsco.net

Canine Academy 1020 Old Ocean Hwy Bolivia, NC 28422 910-253-7723

Libraries

LELAND

Leland Branch 487 Village Road (910) 371-9442

OAK ISLAND

G.V. Barbee, Sr. Library 8200 East Oak Island Drive Phone: (910) 278-4283

SOUTHPORT/ST. JAMES

Margaret & James Harper Library 109 West Moore Street Phone: (910) 4576237

CALABASH

Hickmans Crossroads Library 1040 Calabash Road Phone: 910-575-0173

SHALLOTTE

Rourk Library 5068 Main Street Phone: 910-754-6578

Museums

Old Brunswick County Jail

Museum Corner of Nash and Rhett Streets Southport, NC 910-457-7927

Ingram Planetarium 7625 High Market St Sunset Beach, NC 910-575-0033

Old Baldy Lighthouse & Smith Island Museum Of History Bald Head Island, NC 910-457-7481

Fort Johnston - Southport Museum & Visitor Center 203 East Bay St/ (910) 4577927

The Museum of Coastal Carolina Ocean Isle NC/ 910-579-1016

Utilities

ELECTRICITY

Duke Energy Progress In NC: 800-452-2777

Brunswick Electric Membership Corp. General Services:800-842-5871 Report outages: 800-682-5309

Progress Energies Carolinas 800-452-2777

Report outages: 800-4196356

GAS

Piedmont Natural Gas 800-752-7504

WATER & SEWER

Brunswick County Public Utilities 75 Courthouse Drive Bolivia, NC

PENDER COUNTY

Museums

Missiles And More Museum

Topsail Island history and nature exhibits & the first U.S. missile tests off Topsail shortly after WWII.

CAPE FEAR RESOURCE LISTINGS

720 Channel blvd., Topsail Beach, NC 910-328-8663

Pender County Museum

200 W. Bridgers St. Burgaw, NC 910-259-8543

Popular Grove Plantation

One of oldest Peanut Plantations in the US. Tours & annual events.

10200 US Hwy 17 N. 910-686-9518

Libraries

Burgaw Central Library

103 S. Cowan St. 910-259-1234

Hampstead Branch 75 Library Drive 910-270-4603

Parks & Recreations

BURGAW

Bishop Rayford Hankins Memorial Park Corner of Walker and Wallace St.

Osgood Canal And Greenway Trail

Along Osgood Canal

Pender Memorial Park

601 South Smith Street

Rotary Park

Industrial drive

W. Ross Harrell Memorial Park Corner of Walker and Ashe St

HAMPSTEAD

Miller’s Pond 12762 U S Hwy 117

Hampstead Kiwanis Park

586 Sloop Point Loop Rd

SURF CITY

Surf City Parks & Recreations

201 Community Center Dr.

Registration & Licensing

Hampstead

14687 U.S. 17, Hampstead Plaza

Hampstead, NC 28443

Hours: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m. Mon- Fri Burgaw Marriage Licenses, Birth/Death Certificates: Register Of Deeds Office

Howard Holly Building

300 E. Fremont St. Burgaw, NC

910-259-1225

North Carolina

Drivers License

503 E. Satchwell Street

Burgaw 910-259-2799

Boat Ramps

Hampstead 613 Lewis Rd. (Sloop Point) North Topsail Intracoastal Waterway at North Topsail Beach, off N.C. 210 after bridge

SURF CITY-SOUTH SIDE OF DRAWBRIDGE Town Creek: End of Gordon Lewis Drive Southeast, Town Creek, NC 28479

Topsail Beach

S. Anderson Blvd & Crews Ave

Numbers To Know

BURGAW

Pender Hospital

910-259-5451

Emergency Management

910-259-1210

EMS & Fire Inc. 910-259-0891

Parks Department 910-2591330

Sheriff’s Dept

910-259-1212

Social Services

910-259-1240

Tax Office

910-259-1222

Tourism 910-259-1278

Burgaw Fire Dept. 910-259-7494

Burgaw Police Dept. 910-259-4924

Burgaw Public Works 9910-259-2901

Magistrate’s Office 910-259-1215

Animal Services

910-259-1484

Better Business Bureau 843488-2227

US Passport Services 877-487-2778

SURF CITY Fire Dept. 910-328-0175

Town Hall 910-328-4131

Surf City Police Dept. 910-328-7711

TOPSAIL BEACH

Fire Dept. 910-328-2980

Police Dept. 910-328-4851

Emergency & First Aid Burgaw Medical Center 311 S. Mcneil St. Burgaw, NC 910-302-6285

Coastal Horizons: Pender Office

803 S. Walker St. Burgaw, NC 910-202-5125

Pender County Dept. Of Social Services

810 S. Walker St. Burgaw, NC 910-259-1240

Pender County Health Department

803 S. Walker St. Burgaw, NC 910-259-1230

Pender Memorial Hospital

507 E. Fremont St. Burgaw, NC

910-300-4000

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CAPE FEAR RESOURCE LISTINGS

Safe Haven Of Pender, Inc.

24-Hour Crisis Line

910-259-8989

Carolina Poison Control

800-222-1222

Committee For Missing Children 800-525-8204

Crimestoppers

910-763-3888 or 800-531-9845

Crisis Hotline

910-392-7408 or 800-672-2903

Domestic Violence Shelter & Svc Inc 910-343-0703

Emergency Youth Shelter 910-392-7408

N.C. Center For Missing Persons

800-522-5437

N.C. State Hwy Patrol

800-662-7956

Medical & Health

American Cancer Society

800-227-2345

American Heart Association

800-242-8721

American Lung Association

202-785-3355

American Red Cross 910-762-2683

Epilepsy Association Of North Carolina

800-451-0694

First Call For Help

910-397-0497

Health Department, NHC 910-798-6500

Hospice, Lower Cape Fear 910-772-5444

March Of Dimes

910-452-1515

Rape Crisis Center 910-392-7460

Veteran’s Administration

805 S. Walker St. Burgaw 910-259-1203

Veteran’s Administration Hampstead Annex 18676

US 17, 910-270-5005

Vocational Rehabilitation

910-251-5710 or 910-254-4105

Senior Health Care & Social Services

Pender Adult Services Inc.

901 S Walker Street 910-259-9119

Pender County Health Department

803 S. Walker Street 910-259-1230

Fitness Fusion & Wellness Center 903 S. Walker St. Burgaw, NC (910) 259-0422

Heritage Place 901 S. Walker St. Burgaw, Nc (910) 259-9119

Pender County Housing Authority 805 S. Walker Street Burgaw 910-259-1208

Pender County Social Services 810 S. Walker St. Burgaw, Nc (910) 259-1240

Topsail Senior Center 20959 U.s. 17 Hampstead, Nc 910-270-0708

Law Enforcement

Sheriff’s Office

605 E. Fremont St. Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-1212

BURGAW Police Department 109 N Walker St 910-259-4924

SURF CITY /TOPSAIL

Police

910-328-7711

Fire Department

910-328-0175

TOPSAIL BEACH Police

910-328-4851

Fire Department

910-328-2980

Utilities

ELECTRICITY

Duke Energy Progress In Nc: 800-452-2777

Four County Electric Emc 910-259-2361

WATER & SEWER

Pender County Utilities 605 E. Fremont St. Burgaw, NC 910-259-1570

GAS

Piedmont Natural Gas 800-752-7504

GARBAGE & TRASH COLLECTION

Solid Waste Management Dept. 910-341-7875

Residents Outside City Limits: A-1 Sanitation Services 910-342-0337

Waste Industries 910-762-7563

Waste Management 910-799-5256

CABLE & INTERNET

Spectrum 1-800-892-4357

Pender County Centurylink Customer service: 888-723-8010

Transportation

AIRPORT:

Wilmington Iternational Airport 910-341-4333

Wave Transit 910-343-0106

Greyhound/Trailways

910-791-8040

BUSINESS LISTINGS

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Specialty Bars

49th

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Specialty Foods

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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