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Naturally Beautiful

ase into the less hectic, laid-back History buffs can step back in time at
lifestyle and soak up the natural Fort Fisher State Historic Site where the
beauty that is Kure Beach, North largest land-sea battle of the Civil War
E Carolina’s Small Wonder. If the occurred. Divers can venture to North
unspoiled beach, small-town charm, and Carolina’s first heritage dive site, the Civil
retro motels with modern amenities don’t War Blockade Runner Condor. Families
hook you, the big-time attractions, local can enjoy free Boogie in the Park concerts,
events and outdoor activities will. Storytime by the Sea, Turtle Talks and
Reel in a catch on the Kure Beach other family events at the Ocean Front Park
Fishing Pier, one of the oldest piers throughout the summer and don’t miss
on the Atlantic Coast. Soak up pristine the Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues & Jazz
beauty, navigate maritime forest hiking Festival each spring.
trails or spot shore birds on six miles of Find big flavor in our small beach
undeveloped shoreline at Fort Fisher State town. Start the day with classic diner
Recreation Area, a sanctuary for wildlife fare, grab thick juicy burgers and fries
and outdoor enthusiasts alike. to-go at a beachside walk-up and try
The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort wait-worthy Italian for dinner or
Fisher brings visitors face-to-face with Caribbean-inspired seafood.
wonders of the natural world through It’s not hard to see why About.com
exhibits that include alligators, sharks, named Kure Beach one of the Best Family
stingrays, seahorses, sea turtles and more. Beach Vacations in the Southeast. Unfaded
You’ll quickly see why Travel Channel memories from childhood family beach
named the aquarium one of the best vacations live on at Kure Beach as does its
in the country. unchanged landscapes.
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