North Carolina Coastal Plain

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Coastal Plain is a region along and including the coast of North Carolina.

Regions
Cities
  • Atlantic Beach — Situated on the Bogue Banks, Atlantic Beach is within reach of a wealth of activities. From the clean sandy beach, golfing and world-class fishing to the maritime history, museums, shopping, nightlife and famous fresh seafood, the Crystal Coast offers fun and recreation for every member of the family.
  • Carolina Beach
  • Elizabeth City — historic town located on the Pasquotank river, home to USCG Air Station Elizabeth City and Elizabeth City State University. Aviation, agriculture, and medicine are important aspects of the economy.
  • Emerald Isle — the western-most thirteen miles of the Bogue Banks, barrier island of the Southern Outer Banks.
  • Fayetteville- A military town based around Fort Bragg on the Fall Line between the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain.
  • Goldsboro — a rapidly growing town, home to F-15E fighter wing housed at Seymour Johnson AFB.
  • Greenville
  • Hatteras — Whether you are lured by the world class fishing or the east coast's best beaches, Hatteras Island has plenty to offer.
  • Holden Beach — Recognized by National Geographic Traveler Magazine, Holden Beach was named one of the 38 Best American Beaches and rated 9th out of all United States beaches, in the Family Beach Category.
  • Oak Island — Cross over the bridge from Southport, North Carolina to an island that echoes southern traditions and is picturesque year-round. People are friendly and accommodating, the beaches uncrowded and clean, and the homes comfortable and affordable.
  • Ocean Isle Beach — a quiet, unspoiled beach known to thousands of family vacationers. Ocean Isle Beach is an island approximately seven miles long located in Southern North Carolina. It's a family oriented, kick back and relax beach with very little commercial activity. There are twelve golf courses and numerous restaurants within 10 miles.
  • Ocracoke — Small colonial-era town in the Outer Banks.
  • Pembroke
  • Sunset Beach — Sunset Beach is a small barrier island located at the southeast corner of North Carolina. To reach the island you pass from the mainland over one of the last pontoon swing bridges operating in our state. Sunset Beach is truly a quiet family beach, with virtually all of the development on the island comprised of family cottages. It boasts one of the widest and cleanest beach strands on the East Coast.
  • Washington The heart of the Inner Banks.
Other Destinations
Activities
  • In the coastal plains you can go surfing,boating,swimming,hang gliding,scuba diving,fishing,snorkerling,making sand houses,bungy jumping,volley ball,jet skiing or just relax.
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Wilmington
Wilmington is a city in North Carolina, and is the county seat of New Hanover County. Located in the southeastern part of the … Wilmington Travel Guide »
Atlantic Beach
Atlantic Beach is a small town of 1,781 people located in the Crystal Coast region of Carteret County, North Carolina. Atlantic Beach Travel Guide »
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Crystal Coast
The Crystal Coast describes a scenic and tourist-oriented stretch of beaches and towns in Carteret County, North Carolina … Crystal Coast Travel Guide »
Outer Banks
The Outer Banks are a chain of long but narrow barrier islands that lie off the coast of North Carolina. Outer Banks Travel Guide »
Onslow County
Onslow County is in North Carolina, on the Inner Banks. Onslow County Travel Guide »
Greenville, one of the fastest growing cities in North Carolina, is the county seat of Pitt County, and is the principal city … Greenville Travel Guide »
Elizabeth City is a city in Pasquotank County on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. It is located near the mouth of the Pasquotank … Elizabeth City Travel Guide »
New Bern is a city in the coastal region of the state of North Carolina. New Bern Travel Guide »
Fayetteville is a city on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 121,015. Fayetteville Travel Guide »
Princeton is a small town in Johnston County, North Carolina with a population of approximately 1,200 people. Princeton Travel Guide »
Oak Island is a city on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. Oak Island Travel Guide »
Sunset Beach is a city in Brunswick County, on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. Sunset Beach received its name from the … Sunset Beach Travel Guide »
Topsail Beach is a city in Pender County, on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. Topsail Island is located halfway between Wilmington and Jacksonville, NC. Topsail Beach Travel Guide »
Carolina Beach is a town and tourist resort in North Carolina. Located on a peninsula bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Cape … Carolina Beach Travel Guide »
Ocean Isle Beach is a town on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. Ocean Isle Beach Travel Guide »
Washington is a city on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. This city of approximately 10,000 residents is located in northeastern North Carolina on the Pamlico River. Washington Travel Guide »
Wilson is a city in North Carolina. Wilson is located near the crossroads of I-95 and US 264 about 40 minutes east of Raleigh. Wilson Travel Guide »
Goldsboro is a rapidly growing town located in Wayne County, on the North Carolina Coastal Plain, near the Research Triangle. Goldsboro Travel Guide »
Pembroke is a city in North Carolina. It is the home of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Pembroke Travel Guide »
Southport is a city on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. Southport Travel Guide »
Holden Beach is a town on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. Holden Beach Travel Guide »
Pitt County is on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. Pitt County Travel Guide »
Wayne County is on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. Wayne County Travel Guide »
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