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  The Southport-Oak Island area has a variety of attractions for the whole family. The list below represents just some of what our area has to offer. Click on the attraction for more information.   Bald Head Island FerryBald Head Island Historic ToursBrunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic SiteCommunity Art CentersFort Fisher Civil War MuseumFranklin Square Art GalleryFrying Pan Shoals Light TowerHistoric Southport TrailIngram PlanetariumMuseum of Coastal CarolinaNC Aquarium @ Fort FisherNC Maritime Museum @ SouthportOak Island LighthouseOak Island Nature Center & Register ParkOld Baldy LighthousePrice's Creek LighthouseProgress Energy Visitor CenterSilver Coast WinerySouthport-Fort Fisher FerryUnknown TreasuresBattleship NORTH CAROLINATregembo Animal Park Old Baldy Lighthouse, Bal... 02/11/2009

Bald Head Island - Escaping from the stress in your life is just a ferry ride away. When you arrive at the Bald Head Island Ferry Terminal located in the Indigo Plantation Marina at 9th Street in Southport, it's like stepping into another time zone - a slower, less stressful one. After unloading and parking your vehicle you will board your passenger ferry for a short 20 minute trip to the island. A golf cart tram will whisk you away to your cottage, condo or inn where your week or weekend of rest and relaxation can begin. Can't stay overnight? Go over for the day either on your own or with the organized Historic Tour, with or without lunch or dinner. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Bald Head Island is a resort. Amenities include: championship golf course, clubhouse facilities, cr... 02/06/2009