Activities in the Inner Banks
The wonderful attractions available in the Inner Banks are endless. Here is just a sampling of places to see and visit.
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North Carolina Birding Trail
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A trail dedicated to the bird lover that spans from the coast, through the piedmont and soon to be completed the mountain region.
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Pocosin Arts
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Located in the town of Columbia this arts center offers classes and has a gallery of pottery, paintings, jewelry available to purchase.
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Pamletto-Peartree Preserve
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This 10,000 acre preserve also located in Columbia offers a safe haven for migratory birds, the endangered red cockaded woodpecker, and hosts of other wildlife.
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Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens
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Interpreters dressed in period costumes lead tours through 14 acres of gardens. The mansion itself is a step into the past with its collection of antiques and arts.
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Circle 10 Gallery
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The oldest art shop in Oriental offers original artwork by local artists and monthly shows from visiting artists.
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Bennett Vineyards
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Sitting on 138 acres between the Neuse and Pamlico rivers, Bennett Vineyards grows muscadine and scuppernong grapes to make their wine. Holds tours and tastings.
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Turnage Theatre
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Once a movie theatre showing the glamorous shows of early Hollywood the Turnage Theatre, located in Washington, closed its doors in the 1970’s. Years later the decayed building was renovated and now hosts live theatre performances year round.
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Cape Fear Serpentarium
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Does it get any cooler than visiting a place chock full of snakes and reptiles?! Located in Wilmington, this center has crocodiles, vipers, lizards and rattlers. While there, say hi to Sheena (a 23 foot python) for us would ya? Sooo awesome!
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