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Take a virtual trip down the Cape Fear River, at the North Carolina
Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Travel freshwater streams and swamps to
the open ocean. Near the mouth of the Cape Fear River, the aquarium
is among the Crystal Coast region’s newest and largest attractions.
Visitors enter into the new Cape Fear Conservatory, a huge glass-roofed,
tree-filled atrium full of freshwater habitats. The North Carolina
Aquarium at Fort Fisher offers 250 animal species and 2,500 individual
specimens.
Hours:
9 am-5 pm daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's
Day.
One
of the few remaining undeveloped coastal barrier island systems
left in America, Cape Lookout National Seashore became part of the
park system in 1966. Cape Lookout National Seashore's 56 miles of
seashore are accessible only by toll ferry or private boat and native
wildlife are the only permanent residents. The most famous residents
are the wild horses of Shackleford Banks who have roamed the island
for centuries. Recreational activities along these pristine beaches
include surf fishing, shell collecting, birdwatching, camping and
picnicing.
CAPE
LOOKOUT LIGHTHOUSE
Guarding
the entrance to Beaufort Harbor, Fort Macon is a fine example of
19th century fortifications, Fort Macon was built between 1826 and
1834. In active use intermittently from the Civil War through WW
II, Fort Maconis best known for it's use as a prison during REconstruction.
Civil War history reenactments are offered during the summer months.
Open:
Year round, 9AM - 5:30 PM except Christmas Day, Tuesday thru Sunday.
Hours for the fort area and Bathhouse varies throughout the year,
call for exact hours.
The
North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort, NC preserves and interprets
all aspects of North Carolina's rich maritime heritage through educational
exhibits, programs and field trips. The Museum has an active Boatbuilding
program, offers many Environmental Education programs, including
the Cape Lookout Studies program, which operates from a remote facility
on North Carolina's Outer Banks. Classes on seamanship are also
available. A visit to the museum will enhance your appreciation
of the natural beauty, precious resources and rich cultural heritage
of coastal North Carolina. 
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