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Shallotte
With a population of 1,700 year-round residents, Shallotte is the center of commerce for the region. Shallotte continues to offer the widest variety of shops and businesses in Brunswick County. Conveniently located off Highway 17, which runs from Maine to Florida, Shallotte is a natural stopping point for food, shopping and information. The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce, as well as most of the town’s businesses, is located on Main Street (Business Highway 17), which runs through the center of Shallotte. It is here that visitors can find all of their necessities, including major grocery stores, department stores, professional offices and restaurants. Shallotte also has a 10-screen stadium-seating movie theater.
Bolivia
Located in the heart of Brunswick County, Bolivia is a natural location for the county seat. The hub of government for the county with a large centralized county complex, Bolivia is also a center for education in the area, as it is the home of Brunswick Community College.
Boiling Spring Lakes
With more than 50 natural and manmade lakes, Boiling Spring Lakes has much to offer those who enjoy fresh-water fishing, swimming, boating, kayaking and canoeing. Bog Lake, two-and-a-half miles long with ten miles of shoreline, is fed by five springs and Allen’s Creek.
St. James
A gated golf community located in the eastern portion of the county, St. James was incorporated in the late 1990s. St. James actually started as a retirement community and later became a municipality. There are no age restrictions, so the community enjoys a nice blend of age groups. St. James’ location near the historic town of Southport makes it a convenient place to live because of nearby shops and businesses.
Southport
Quaint, quiet and historic all aptly describe the fishing town of Southport. Located at the mouth of the Cape Fear River on the Atlantic Ocean, Southport was an ideal location for riverboat captains who settled there and incorporated the city back in 1805. Southport retains much of its old-world charm today. Visitors may stroll the streets lined with restored Victorian homes and pass the time browsing in the city’s many antique and specialty shops. Southport features Fort Johnson, a Civil War military post, as well as great views of Old Baldy Lighthouse on Bald Heal Island and Oak Island lighthouse. Legend has it that some of the historic homes and businesses are still inhabited by spirits from the past. In fact, you can take a historic walking tour along the streets of Southport and learn all about the city’s rich history. Younger visitors will also want to inquire about the various set locations used in the popular ten TV drama, Dawson’s Creek. Visitors can stop by the Southport Visitors Center on Moore Street for more information.
Leland
Brunswick County has made a name for itself in recent years as the third fastest-growing county in North Carolina. Much of the new growth is taking place in the northern area of the county. With a population of 4,292, Leland is the largest of the northern Brunswick County towns. It has an active commercial district, which includes many restaurants, stores and professional offices.
Venturing Out
One of the most attractive qualities of the Brunswick Islands is its location. You can have it all when you stay and play with us. Our beaches and coastal towns are quiet, quaint, full of character and have dozens of championship golf courses and family activities to choose from. Many people decide to stay with us because they can still venture out to nearby Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Wilmington, North Carolina without the constant crowds and congestion of the bigger resort cities.
Myrtle Beach
If you are driving around the Brunswick Islands by way of the back roads, you may not even realize that you are crossing over the border into South Carolina. In fact, the trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina will only take you about 45 minutes from most of the Brunswick Islands. Myrtle Beach has long been a tourist mecca - offering just about every kind of activity and shopping imaginable. There are tow major outlet malls in the area, as well as dozens of family attractions and concert venues. A day trip to Myrtle Beach is very easy to do and you will come back to the Brunswick Islands ready for some rest and relaxation.
Wilmington
About 45 minutes to the north of the Brunswick Islands is the historic river town of Wilmington, North Carolina. Wilmington has a large register of historic homes and is filled with restaurants and shops. The downtown riverfront is a great place to park your car and take a stroll. Wilmington has a vibrant nightlife with several rooftop bars and nightclubs. One of the biggest attractions in the Wilmington area is the Battleship North Carolina, from World War II, which rests on the banks of the Cape Fear River, just across from downtown Wilmington. Other points of interest include the Cape Fear Museum, Thalian Hall and Screen Gems Studios, which houses the sets of the popular TV teen drama, One Tree Hill.
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With a population of 1,700 year-round residents, Shallotte is the center of commerce for the region. Shallotte continues to offer the widest variety of shops and businesses in Brunswick County. Conveniently located off Highway 17, which runs from Maine to Florida, Shallotte is a natural stopping point for food, shopping and information. The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce, as well as most of the town’s businesses, is located on Main Street (Business Highway 17), which runs through the center of Shallotte. It is here that visitors can find all of their necessities, including major grocery stores, department stores, professional offices and restaurants. Shallotte also has a 10-screen stadium-seating movie theater.
Bolivia
Located in the heart of Brunswick County, Bolivia is a natural location for the county seat. The hub of government for the county with a large centralized county complex, Bolivia is also a center for education in the area, as it is the home of Brunswick Community College.
Boiling Spring LakesWith more than 50 natural and manmade lakes, Boiling Spring Lakes has much to offer those who enjoy fresh-water fishing, swimming, boating, kayaking and canoeing. Bog Lake, two-and-a-half miles long with ten miles of shoreline, is fed by five springs and Allen’s Creek.
St. JamesA gated golf community located in the eastern portion of the county, St. James was incorporated in the late 1990s. St. James actually started as a retirement community and later became a municipality. There are no age restrictions, so the community enjoys a nice blend of age groups. St. James’ location near the historic town of Southport makes it a convenient place to live because of nearby shops and businesses.
Southport
Quaint, quiet and historic all aptly describe the fishing town of Southport. Located at the mouth of the Cape Fear River on the Atlantic Ocean, Southport was an ideal location for riverboat captains who settled there and incorporated the city back in 1805. Southport retains much of its old-world charm today. Visitors may stroll the streets lined with restored Victorian homes and pass the time browsing in the city’s many antique and specialty shops. Southport features Fort Johnson, a Civil War military post, as well as great views of Old Baldy Lighthouse on Bald Heal Island and Oak Island lighthouse. Legend has it that some of the historic homes and businesses are still inhabited by spirits from the past. In fact, you can take a historic walking tour along the streets of Southport and learn all about the city’s rich history. Younger visitors will also want to inquire about the various set locations used in the popular ten TV drama, Dawson’s Creek. Visitors can stop by the Southport Visitors Center on Moore Street for more information.
Leland
Brunswick County has made a name for itself in recent years as the third fastest-growing county in North Carolina. Much of the new growth is taking place in the northern area of the county. With a population of 4,292, Leland is the largest of the northern Brunswick County towns. It has an active commercial district, which includes many restaurants, stores and professional offices.
Venturing Out
One of the most attractive qualities of the Brunswick Islands is its location. You can have it all when you stay and play with us. Our beaches and coastal towns are quiet, quaint, full of character and have dozens of championship golf courses and family activities to choose from. Many people decide to stay with us because they can still venture out to nearby Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Wilmington, North Carolina without the constant crowds and congestion of the bigger resort cities.
Myrtle Beach
If you are driving around the Brunswick Islands by way of the back roads, you may not even realize that you are crossing over the border into South Carolina. In fact, the trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina will only take you about 45 minutes from most of the Brunswick Islands. Myrtle Beach has long been a tourist mecca - offering just about every kind of activity and shopping imaginable. There are tow major outlet malls in the area, as well as dozens of family attractions and concert venues. A day trip to Myrtle Beach is very easy to do and you will come back to the Brunswick Islands ready for some rest and relaxation.
Wilmington
About 45 minutes to the north of the Brunswick Islands is the historic river town of Wilmington, North Carolina. Wilmington has a large register of historic homes and is filled with restaurants and shops. The downtown riverfront is a great place to park your car and take a stroll. Wilmington has a vibrant nightlife with several rooftop bars and nightclubs. One of the biggest attractions in the Wilmington area is the Battleship North Carolina, from World War II, which rests on the banks of the Cape Fear River, just across from downtown Wilmington. Other points of interest include the Cape Fear Museum, Thalian Hall and Screen Gems Studios, which houses the sets of the popular TV teen drama, One Tree Hill.
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