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You can just visit, or you can be an Insider

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General Attractions
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tocspace.gif (49 bytes)Down East
Outdoor Drama
Tours
Ecology Tours
State and National Parks

 

 

 

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spacer.gif (818 bytes)Ocean-related activities and coastal parks are much of what make the Crystal Coast so attractive to tourists and so protected by residents. Natural attractions such as Cape Lookout National Seashore, Fort Macon State Park, Hammocks Beach State Park, Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area, Rachel Carson Estuarine Research Reserve, Croatan National Forest and Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge offer a wide variety of pristine beaches, maritime forests and waterways to enjoy and explore.

In this chapter we highlight the Crystal Coast's many attractions -- the unique cultural and natural histories of the area, natural attractions, the aquarium and museums -- that enhance the visit of every tourist and the daily lives of every resident. Among the attractions we've included in this chapter are tours and an outdoor drama that, for some visitors, are the sole reason to be here. Some folks come particularly for annual events that are discussed in detail in our Annual Events chapter. Other things that we Insiders think are particularly attractive about living here, such as county and local parks, we've described in the Sports, Fitness and Parks chapter. For more attractions the whole family will enjoy, especially the kids, see our Kidstuff chapter.

 

 
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