North Carolina Beaches
Visit any of the tranquil beaches of North Carolina and transform
those magnificent warm sunny day to sheer perfect occasion. Bring your
family or friends and put your best beach clothes on and arrange a
simple picnic and add up your favorite wine to levitate a touch of
elegance in the atmosphere. The North Carolina’s coastline is simply a
magnet for visitors of any heritage. Blame it to the perfectly temperate
climate, the sun and the serene beauty of the ocean; the destination has
been a perfect tourist spot. In addition, the place hasn’t swooned away
from modernity, featuring fine dining establishments and activities that
can make the whole visit an enjoyable one for people who are thinking
for a romantic getaway or a family vacation.
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North Carolina beach’s beauty has been stretched to more than 3,375
miles of shoreline as well as the largest sand dunes in the States. The
beach also has another angle, as it is lathered with rich history. One
sheer example is that Cape Hatteras, which was “discovered” four
centuries ago by Italian explorer Giovanni de Verrazano, was hailed as
the first national seashore in 1953. The land also served as home to the
first English settlement in North America – the Roanoke Island – which
welcomed explorers in 1585. The shores have also been a popular fishing
ground. Thanks to a number of shipwrecks nearby which have become a
desirable habitat for fishes and other marine life forms. The
shipwrecks, on the other hand, are greatly affected by the unique shape
of the beaches which is responsible for the creation of constantly
shifting sandbars.
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The coast is also popular for its beautifully constructed lighthouses
which have been built to serve as guide for ships. Originally there were
ten lighthouses, but only seven remain, but they are enough to signify
the history of the coastal culture. The most famous of the lighthouses
is the Cape Hatteras lighthouse, which has been standing tall in the
ground since 1870. After 50 years, the lighthouse has been
rehabilitated, adding more height and making it America's tallest
lighthouse at 208 feet high.
The beach has a lot of things to offer, as if each “station” has been
strategically constructed to cater to anyone, even the most profound of
interests. There are museums for history addicts, the wildlife and
nature trails for the environmentalists and nature-trippers, the
wind-surfing, hang-gliding and diving for adventurers and a number of
golf courses nearby for golf enthusiasts. One can also find the wind
satisfying enough to fly colorful kites with. The area is also home to
kite boarding, a sport unique to the place and has become one of the
biggest activities of the area. Other activities in the beach include
fishing whether it could be deep sea fishing, pier and surf fishing,
So once you visited North Carolina, don’ ever dare forget to set afoot
in any of the following beaches: Outer Banks, Crystal Coast, New Hanover
Beaches and Brunswick Beaches.
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