The January 20th Albany (NY) Herald had an article by K. K. Snyder titled "Cruising Cape Fear."
"It's hard to believe how much variety in beach, culture and laid-back good times can be squeezed into such a compact area, but the Cape Fear Coast in North Carolina has done it to perfection." This is one northerner quite impressed with this bit of home for me.
"Encompassing the grand old city of Wilmington as well as nearby Carolina, Kure and Wrightsville beaches, the Cape Fear Coast continues to build itself as a great stateside vacation destination. From a world-renowned annual film festival to loads of World War II and Civil War history to great fishing and 31 miles of beautiful beaches, the area is a favorite for visitors, many of which return time and again."
The writer suggests the Wilmington Trolley as a great way to see the city as well as the Warehouse District and the battleship USS North Carolina.
Twenty-five years ago, downtown Wilmington was in decline, but that has changed. Many TV shows and movies are made here.
I especially like what was said about Carolina Beach. It is a "timeless beach town with fishing piers...a boardwalk...and game arcades." Fort Fisher and the popular NC State Aquarium were also mentioned. However, the last time at CB, the arcade was closed as were the old bumper cars. A highlight of the beach area is Britt's Donuts which unfortunately was also closed, but I understand open some weekends. Talk about some good doughnuts!!!
This area is one of my favorites to visit. My family used to go to Carolina Beach every summer, especially when my grandparents had a cottage on the Southern Extension until it was destroyed by Hurricane Hazel in 1954. Carolina Beach is getting built-up, but nowhere near as bad as Myrtle Beach.
A Great Place to Go for Fun and History. Then There's Nearby Fort Fisher and You Know How I Feel About That Place. --Old B-Runner
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
