Top Things to Do in Southern Banks

Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens

This 19-room museum, built from 1767 to 1770 as both the state capitol and the residence of the royal...

Orton Plantation Gardens

The Orton House, dating from 1725, was built by Roger Moore, known as "The King" in this area because...

New Bern Firemen's Museum

The original firefighting equipment of New Bern, dating back to the early 19th century, is on display,...

Fort Fisher State Historic Site

One of the Confederacy's largest and most technically advanced forts, Fort Fisher was the last stronghold...

The Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola Store

The antique storefront that contains this place once functioned as Caleb Bradham's Pharmacy, the site...

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Poplar Grove Plantation

This restored Greek Revival manor house and estate date from 1850. The outbuildings include a smokehouse,...

USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial

The USS North Carolina was commissioned in 1941 and is permanently berthed here as a memorial to the...

Cape Fear Museum

This museum showcases the history, science, and culture of the lower Cape Fear region from prehistoric...

Airlie Gardens

Once the plantation home of a wealthy rice planter, these 67-acre Gilded Age gardens are surrounded by...