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Fort Macon State Park
State park
1.5 miles of ocean beach for swimming & hiking, fishing inlets & tours of a restored Civil War fort.
4.80 (6K reviews)
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Core Sound Waterfowl Museum
Museum
👍👍 We stopped by to check out the Ferry System and came across this museum. If you are a wildlife photographer, I definitely suggest taking a visit to have some fun! Instantly, there will be plenty of birds to get some great shots! I went straight up to the tower and then took a nice walk on the tra...
4.80 (338 reviews)
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Rachel Carson Reserve
Nature preserve
Coastal nature reserve featuring several islands, salt marshes, wild horses & other wildlife.
4.80 (335 reviews)
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Elliott Coues Nature Trail
State park
👍👍 Love this trail at Fort Macon. It is always very clean and well maintained. The sound side is more flat and less challenging while the dune side feels like you are getting a good bit of exercise. Beware of bugs depending on the time of year and be prepared with bug spray. This trail is a great cho...
4.70 (114 reviews)
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Emerald Isle Pier
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Twenty dollars to park all day but only five for an hour. Better have cash.
4.70 (33 reviews)