Fort Dobbs in Statesville (How to Travel Back to 1760 in Style!)
Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville is where the only French and Indian War battle was fought in NC (1760).
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50+ Important Facts About Statesville (History and More!)
Everyone should know these facts about Statesville. Our guide shares more than 50 interesting things about the history of Statesville through present-day.
50+ Important Facts About Maggie Valley (History and More!)
These important facts about Maggie Valley, North Carolina cover some of the area’s most interesting places you can visit today, their history, and more!
Penelope Barker House in Edenton (How to Visit and Why!)
The Penelope Barker House honors a North Carolina woman who organized America’s first recorded women’s political demonstration, aka the Edenton Tea Party.
80+ Interesting Facts About Wilmington (History, Famous People, and More!)
The beaches nearby, and things to do around this awesome Cape Fear River city await, but we think you should first know these interesting facts about Wilmington, North Carolina. History is all over here, and so are the names of famous people who’ve lived here. They include Michael Jordan, President Woodrow Wilson, and other important … Read More
Springer’s Point on Ocracoke Island (120+ Beautiful Acres to Explore!)
Springer’s Point is one Ocracoke Island’s most storied attractions. Our guide shares why and how you can visit this special place, too! Springer’s Point is a well-maintained coastal preserve on Ocracoke Island along the Outer Banks. The protected plot of land hugs the coastline bordering the Pamlico Sound. After a short walk in the sandy … Read More
Portsmouth Island (How to See this Beautiful Uninhabited Place)
Portsmouth Island (also known as North Core Banks) sits across Ocracoke Inlet from Ocracoke Island and is one of the most beautiful places in North Carolina. The once-inhabited village here predates many of the Outer Banks towns we know today. Previously an important shipping hub, nobody lives here today but the uninhabited island is protected … Read More
Currituck Beach Lighthouse on the Outer Banks (How to See It and Climb to the Top!)
Currituck Beach Lighthouse (sometimes just referred to as ‘Corolla Lighthouse’ is the northernmost of North Carolina’s coastal lighthouses. Like its neighbors to the south, this lighthouse stands out for at least a few reasons. Its unpainted brick exterior and epic views that await at the top are two of many things we love about Currituck … Read More
Fort Fisher State Historic Site (20+ Facts and How to Visit)
Fort Fisher State Historic Site in Kure Beach NC (near Wilmington) preserves an important piece of Civil War history. Our guide shares how to visit!
Fort Macon State Park (Interesting Facts and 7+ Things to Do!)
Fort Macon State Park might be one of North Carolina’s smallest state parks (424 acres), but there are plenty of fun things to do here!