Southport-Oak Island and the Surrounding Area
Located near the quaint fishing village
of Southport, North Carolina and
the pristine beaches of Oak Island,
Avalon is a new lakefront community
for those who enjoy an active coastal
lifestyle. This outstanding community
is marked by small-town ambiance
while it is located between the
vibrant cities of historic Wilmington,
North Carolina and fun-filled Myrtle
Beach, South Carolina, both within a
45 minute drive.
Southport, North Carolina
Rich in history, Southport sits, as it has for more than a century, surrounded by three bodies of water; the Cape Fear River; the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Southport has gained recent attention with the announcement that it will become the new International Port for North Carolina. The charming waterfront is dotted with shops and restaurants and has an excellent reputation with yachtsmen and anglers alike. Along with delicious dining opportunities and specialty shops, visitors to Southport enjoy historic landmarks which include Orton Plantation and three of North Carolina's lighthouses.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington is a charming riverfront town that still retains its small town character,
even as it has developed into a center for entertainment, education and the
arts. The old South, antebellum buildings in the downtown area are coupled with
the impressive new upscale shopping area, Mayfaire Towncenter, to create an ambiance
that entices visitors from across America. This city boasts many historic sites
including the USS Battleship North
Carolina, the Bellamy Mansion,
Thalian Hall, and many other landmarks.
Wilmington is also home to
the annual North Carolina Azalea
Festival which has drawn thousands
of guests for more than 50 years.
Also home to the University of North
Carolina at Wilmington, this festive
city offers residents and visitors opportunities
which include celebrity
concerts, educational seminars and
cultural exhibits.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Named the number two vacation destination
in the US, Myrtle Beach,
also known as the Grand Strand, is a
mecca of entertainment, amusements,
shopping and dining. With renowned establishments such as the House of Blues, Broadway at the
Beach, Hard Rock Café, the Dixie Stampede and the Alabama Theatre, this entertainment
capital of the southeast has become a destination for many fun-loving
families. Shopping abounds in this beach community and with more than 130
golf courses, many of which are nationally acclaimed, the Grand Strand is truly a landmark of the South.
Recreation & Activities
•Family beaches
•109 Championship Golf Courses
•Boating, Sailing, Jet-skiing
•Big Game Fishing
•Water Skiing
•Surfing
•Scuba Diving
•Kayaking and Canoeing
Colleges
•Coastal Carolina
•Brunswick Community College
•Cape Fear Community College
•Southeasternd Community College
•N.C. State University
•University of N.C. at Wilmington
•Wake Forest University
•Duke University
Airport
•Wilmington International Airport
•The Myrtle Beach Airport
•Brunswick County Airport
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