Go Shopping For Souvenirs at the Lighthouse Crafts and GiftsLighthouse Crafts and Gifts of Holden Beach is a great gift shop where you may be able to find that perfect Brunswick County souvenir! While you are in the area, you may want to stop in and check out everything this shop has to offer. For more information, you can contact Lighthouse Crafts and Gifts at (910) 842-5740. Take a Tour of Shelton Herb FarmShelton Herb Farm of Leland is a unique farm that grows a variety of herbs, specialty vegetables and native plants. Group tours are available upon request. A variety of over 800 herbs are grown at Shelton's, and you will be interested to see how an operation of this nature operates. For more information, contact Shelton Herb Farm at (910) 253-5964. Travel To Myrtle Beach For Some Fun at the Grand Prix Family Thrill ParkJust a short drive from Brunswick County, your family may enjoy spending an afternoon at the Myrtle Beach Grand Prix Family Thrill Park. This adventure park offers a variety of rides and go-carts. Some features of the park include junior racers, 2-seaters and bumper boats. The Myrtle Beach Grand Prix Family Thrill Park is located at 3900 Highway 17 South and can be reached at (843) 238-4783. Practice Your Swing at the Driving RangeIf you enjoy golfing but don't have time to golf a full round at a local course, you may want to check out a local driving range. Holden Beach Driving Range is a lighted facility that has lessons available on-site. A pro shop and batting cages are also available at this location. At this range in Holden Beach, you can practice your swing 24 hours a day, because when no staff is on duty, there is a self-payment booth for your convenience. For more information, contact the Holden Beach Driving Range of Holden Beach at (910) 842-3717. Another option is the Pro Tee Practice Range in Ocean Isle Beach. They have 36 fully lighted stations, a pro shop, refreshment area, batting cages, and a mini golf course. This facility is open daily and operates with a self-payment booth. For more information, contact the Pro Tee Practice Range at (910) 754-4700. Eat Some Authentic Seafood in the Small Town of CalabashCalabash is a small town in the Brunswick County area that is known as the "Seafood Capital of the World." Many people travel to Calabash each year to enjoy their unique style of seafood, which mixes southern cooking with seafood to create a unique taste known as "Calabash-style." With its location near the Atlantic Ocean and also as the most southernmost river town in North Carolina, the first Calabash Restaurant was opened in 1935 as an oyster roast. If you enjoy seafood, you may want to stop in and try some seafood - "Calabash-style!" Enjoy an Afternoon of Water-SkiIngBrunswick County offers a variety of great waters that are suited for water-skiing, which is a popular recreational activity that can't always be enjoyed in coastal areas. In Brunswick County, the 22-mile stretch of beach between Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach is great for skiing because of its quiet surf. Also, northwest of Southport in Boiling Spring Lakes you will find Big Lake, which offers great water-skiing conditions and a free public boat ramp on Alton Lennon Drive. Go Horseback RidingWhile you are visiting the Brunswick County area, you and your family may want to give an afternoon of horseback riding a try. Horseback riding can be a fun way to view a portion of the area from a whole new perspective! In Holden Beach, K&K Stables consists of 18 acres with shady trails. They offer Western-style riding lessons and guided trail rides. For more information, contact K&K Stables at (910) 842-8002. In Calabash, Peachtree Equestrian Center is located on 127 acres, with 70 acres of shaded trails. Trail rides, outdoor riding rings and an indoor riding arena give you a variety of options for your riding experience. Lessons are also available in both English and Western riding styles. For more information, contact Peachtree Equestrian Center at (910) 287-4790. Take a Nature Trip To Bird IslandIf you like adventure and you enjoy viewing wildlife, you may enjoy a trip to Bird Island while you are in the Brunswick County area. Bird Island is at the south end of Sunset Beach and is one of the last undeveloped barrier islands in North Carolina. The State of North Carolina purchased the island so it could be protected from development, and several species of shorebirds live on Bird Island. An anonymous visitor created the "Kindred Spirit" mailbox, which gives nature lovers that visit the island a place to leave notes and letters about their experiences on the island. Enjoy a Meal at the Provision Company RestaurantLocated in Holden Beach, the Provision Company Restaurant offers casual waterfront dining along with a great seafood menu. Live entertainment is offered weekly at Provision Company, which is located on the mainland side of the bridge across from the water tower. Provision Company serves lunch and dinner and is open 7 days a week beginning at 11:00 a.m. For more information, contact the Provision Company Restaurant at (910) 842-7205. Travel To Myrtle Beach For a Performance in the Alabama TheaterThe Alabama Theater, located in Myrtle Beach, is one of the most popular theaters in South Carolina. While you are in the Brunswick County area, you may want to take the 20-minute drive to Myrtle Beach to view a performance here. Elaborate musical productions are performed here, and a number of country music stars perform concerts in this venue as well. Alabama Theater also hosts a variety of special holiday performances. For more information or for a schedule of events, contact the Alabama Theater at (800) 342-2262. | Brunswick Beaches RestaurantsDuffer's Pub & Grille at the Oak Island Golf Club928 Caswell Beach Road Oak Island, NC 28465 Yacht Basin Provision Company 130 Yacht Basin Drive Southport, NC 28461 Fishy Fishy Cafe 106 Yacht Basin Drive Southport, NC 28461 Dry Dock Restaurant 115 Yacht Basin Drive Southport, NC 28461 PJ's Restaurant & Market 614 W West Street Southport, NC 28461 Flava's Coffee Shop 310 W Bay Street Southport, NC 28461 Fish Tales Restaurant & Tiki Bar 606 W West Street Southport, NC 28461 Cape Fear Restaurant & Lounge 101 W Bay Street Southport, NC 28461 Huddle House Restaurant 132 Country Club Drive Oak Island, NC 28465 The Trolley Stop 111 S Howe Street, Suite A Southport, NC 28461 Port City Java Coffee House 113 N Howe Street PO Box 10145 Southport, NC 28461 The Pharmacy Restaurant 110 E Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 Brunswick Beaches ShoppingKaren's Just Dessert3 St. Andrews Drive Oak Island, NC 28465 Potter's Seafood 94 Yacht Basin Drive Southport, NC 28461 Southport Bait & Tackle 701 W West Street Southport, NC 28461 Cape Fear Coppershop 600 W Brunswick Street, Suite #5 Southport, NC 28461 Boat House Gifts 128 Country Club Drive Oak Island, NC 28465 Waterfront Gifts & Antiques 117 S Howe Street Southport, NC 28461 The Christmas House 104 W Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 Cape Fear Jewelers 102 E Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 Old Elegance Antiques 105 S Howe Street Southport, NC 28461 Splish Splash 104 E Moore Street Oak Island, NC 28465 Good Ship Lollipop 108 E Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 Etcetera 112 E Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 Brunswick Beaches AttractionsThe Oak Island Lighthouse1100 Caswell Beach Road Oak Island, NC 28465 NC Baptist Assembly / Fort Caswell 100 Caswell Beach Road Oak Island, NC 28465 Southport Marina 701 W West Street Southport, NC 28461 Indigo Plantation & Marina 6099 Indigo Plantation Road Southport, NC 28461 North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport 116 N Howe Street Southport, NC 28461 South Harbour Village 4909 Fish Factory Road Southport, NC 28461 Fort Johnston Intersection of Davis and Bay Streets Southport, NC 28461 Southport Parks and Recreation Department 107 E Nash Street Stevens Park Southport, NC 28461 The Chapel of the Cross at St. Philip 205 E Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 Yaupon Beach Fishing Pier 705 Ocean Drive Oak Island, NC 28465 Southport Historical Society 501 N Atlantic Avenue Southport, NC 28461 The Old Brunswick County Jail 501 N Atlantic Avenue Southport Historical Society Southport, NC 28461 Brunswick Beaches ActivitiesOak Island Golf Club928 Caswell Beach Road Oak Island, NC 28465 Winds of Carolina Sailing Charters 701 W West Street Southport Marina Southport, NC 28461 Starship Deep Sea Fishing & Scenic Cruises 701 W West Street Southport Fishing Center Southport, NC 28461 Priority Sailing Academy 5900 Dutchman Creek Road Southport, NC 28461 Cape Fear Maritime Passenger Co., LLC 230 Caswell Avenue Solomon T - The Heritage Boat at the Southport Marina Southport, NC 28461 Cape Fear Sailing Academy 5003 O'Quinn Boulevard Suite G Southport, NC 28461 Endless Summer Sailing Cruises 4909 Fish Factory Road South Harbour Village Marina Southport, NC 28461 South Harbour Village 4909 Fish Factory Road Southport, NC 28461 Sailtime Southport 4956 Long Beach Road, Suites #14-119 Southport, NC 28461 Southport Parks and Recreation Department 107 E Nash Street Stevens Park Southport, NC 28461 The Cutting Edge II 505 N Howe Street Southport, NC 28461 The Adventure Company 807 Howe Street, Suite A Southport, NC 28461 |