If you want to enjoy your vacation at the Topsail Island, book one of the best Topsail Island condo rentals and set out to explore the mainland. The island, located just off the coast of North Carolina, is a teeming region of maritime forests and landmark attractions. The historically-rich island gives you enough opportunity to learn more about the legends, pirate stories, treasures and geography of Topsail. With prime Topsail island rental units near the beautiful beaches, historical landmarks and natural attractions of the island, you can set free the adventurer in you.
Historical Society of Topsail Island and the Missiles and More Museum
Experience the history of Topsail in the Missiles and More Museum firsthand. One of the most popular exhibits found in the museum is the Operation Bumblebee, which chronicles the US Navy's secret missile testing programs in the mid 1940s. On display are original models of missiles that were part of the project. The opening hours of the museum are 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The
Pirates Exhibit is perhaps the most notable of all. Highlighting
legends and stories of pirates, it has on display the chronological
events of adventures on the island's hidden coves and beaches. The
infamous Blackbeard himself is a notable figure of historical
significance as legends say most of his treasures are in the inlets of
the island's secret coves and underwater caves.
Belle of Topsail River Cruise Boat
A great adventure would be to explore the mainland in a riverboat that glides along the rivers of North Carolina. The Belle of Topsail River is a cruise boat replica that accommodates a maximum of 49 passengers per tour. With a top deck for a fresh air trip or a lower salon deck that provides simple comfort on a great cruise, the riverboat offers scenic nature tours and themed dinner cruises. The Belle docks at the Beach House Marina which is just on the swing bridge in Surf City, North Carolina. Private parties and weddings can also be part of the package that will ensure that your trip down the river will be romantic and unforgettable.
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
The Mainland North Carolina exploration will not be complete without a visit to the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. The Gallery has as part of its exhibits at the Cape Fear Conservatory that houses freshwater plants and animals. Some of the animals that form their habitat on the conservatory are frogs, turtles, snakes and even alligators.
You can touch a sea star, spend time with a sea turtle, see a shipwreck, enjoy the movements of stingray or a clown fish and much more at the aquarium.
The Exotic Aquatics is another exhibit that hosts an array of non-indigenous marine species that are rare and distinct. Explore the mainland at the Conservatory and get to learn about these wild creatures and their ways to survive on this planet.
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