Get in
[edit]Get around
[edit]See
[edit]- Franklin Square Art Gallery. An association of local artisans in varying media including paintings and pottery all displayed for your enjoyment in a beautiful historic building. Admission is free.
- The Southport Maritime Museum. A collection of memorabilia pertaining to the vast nautical history of Southport, the Lower Cape Fear and Southeastern North Carolina.
- 1 Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center, 203 E Bay St (right behind the Southport Maritime Museum), ☏ +1 910 457-7927. M-Sa 10AM-4PM. Old history.
- 2 Orton Plantation & Gardens. Located about halfway between Wilmington and Southport, North Carolina, on the west bank of the Cape Fear River. It has been the site for many dramatic documentaries and action films.
Do
[edit]Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- Bella Cucina Restaurant & Lounge, 5177 Southport-Supply Rd SE (Next to Hampton Inn), ☏ +1 910 454-4540.
- 1 Oliver's on the Cape Fear, 101 W Bay St, ☏ +1 910 477-9299. Dining along the Cape Fear River. Hopefully Max Cady isn't peering in.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]For vacation and long-term rentals:
- Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS, ☏ +1 910-278-6523, toll-free: +1-800-486-5441.
- 1 Riverside Motel, 103 W Bay St, ☏ +1 910 457-6701. A homey hotel with rooms overlooking the Cape Fear River.
- 2 Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island, 4963 Southport-Supply Rd SE, ☏ +1 910 363-1107. More of a practical stay than anything. Outdoor pool on busy highway location.
Stay healthy
[edit]- J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
924 N Howe St
Connect
[edit]Go next
[edit]The town of Oak Island is just a short drive away.