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Ways to Get
Outside

On Two Wheels

SHOOT AROUND THE LOOP AT
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH – While
the 2.5-mile loop beckons walkers
and joggers past marshes and
waterways, across bridges and
among gardens, cyclists can shoot
around The Loop on designated
bicycle lanes and shareable
roadways throughout bicycle-
friendly Wrightsville Beach.

On Foot

HEAD TO THE BEACH – Carolina
Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville
Beach each have their own vibe.
Relax in the sun by the water, stroll
along boardwalks and piers and get
lunch at a beachside restaurant.
HIKE HALLOWED GROUNDS – GARY SHELL CROSS-CITY TRAIL –
Stroll along a scenic trail shaded by Pedal your bike from the Intracoastal
live oaks, stopping at interpretive Waterway in Wrightsville Beach
panels that tell the story of Fort through the university, by Cameron
Fisher State Historic Site, location Art Museum and along several
of the largest land-sea battle of the Wilmington city parks on this scenic
Civil War. 15-mile off-road trail.
SEE GARDEN OASES – Meander CAROLINA BEACH STATE PARK
through premier Southern gardens – See where native Venus flytraps
such as Airlie Gardens or New live within this state park’s distinct
Hanover County Arboretum or habitats, or bike the 1.2-mile Island
experience history at the Burgwin- Greenway path that connects off-
Wright House and Gardens street trails, on-street bicycle lanes
in Wilmington. and parks.

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