Writer Nicholas Sparks has decades worth of novels, many with romantic and tragic themes. The majority are set in the Southeast, where the calls home. Starting in the late 90s, many of these books were turned into popular films, also set and shot in the region. We've rounded up some of the top Nicholas Sparks movie locations in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and … [Read more...] about Nicholas Sparks Filming Locations to Visit
Wilmington
Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina and its surrounding beaches are the perfect place for a girlfriend getaway, offering outdoor activities, locally-owned shops, and incredible restaurants. The city is an easy drive from Charlotte and elsewhere in North Carolina. You can also fly in and rent a car to explore the area, including Bald Head Island to the south and Topsail Island to the … [Read more...] about Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Wilmington
Visiting the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
The Fort Fisher aquarium is located steps away from the ocean along Kure Beach not far from downtown Wilmington. One of four North Carolina aquarium locations, Fort Fisher is well known for such residents as Luna the albino alligator and Maverick the bald eagle. Albino alligator Visitors enter through the Cape Fear Conservatory, a small freshwater building. This area … [Read more...] about Visiting the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
Southern Stays: ARRIVE Wilmington
ARRIVE Wilmington opened in spring 2019 on the former site of The Wilmingtonian, a downtown hotel that hosted actors and crews from the city’s days as a film hub for shows like Dawson’s Creek and One Tree Hill. It’s only the brand’s second location, after Palm Springs, and they have plans to expand into Memphis, Austin, and Phoenix this year. Guest rooms have design … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: ARRIVE Wilmington
Southern Stays: Blockade Runner Beach Resort
Tucked between the Intracoastal Waterway and the beach, the Blockade Runner Beach Resort is a Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina staple dating back to 1964. Hurricane Florence wreaked havoc on the building resulting in around $10 million in damage. The newly renovated space marries the charm of the past with a trendy coastal look. Rooms face either the Intracoastal or … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Blockade Runner Beach Resort
