About Southport North Carolina Attractions
Southport is a port city on the Cape Fear River Channel. It is a quaint fishing village with Victorian homes. There is a riverfront, antique shops, visitors center, marinas, seafood restaurants and markets.
The pier is located on Bay Street on the Cape Fear River. You can take a self-guided walking tour of the historic homes and buildings.
The NC Maritime museum is located here. The museum has exhibits illustrating the river history including information related to the pirate Stede Bonnett who was captured here.
Southport is near the Brunswick Beaches. Local attractions include Dosher Memorial, Archer Daniel, Orton Plantation, and Sunny Pointe Army Deport.
You can catch the ferry to the Brunswick islands where you will find some of the best beaches in NC for family vacations. Every year, the official NC Fourth of July celebration attracts a large number of visitors.
Southport is also close to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach.
Find Southport NC hotel accommodations with the best hotel prices and deals. Whether you are planning a short romantic weekend getaways or an extended stay family vacation to the beach, you will find cheap motels, discount hotels, inns, resorts, suites and lodging accommodations to fit most any budget.