Swansboro

SWANSBORO, NC

Authors and Literary Landmarks

Cemetery Stroll

Riverwalk America

Carteret & Onslow Counties

10 Km WALK YR1493 Jan 3 - Dec 31   

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START POINT: Through the Looking Glass

101 Church Street

Swansboro, NC 28584

GPS; N34°41.2’ W77°07.17’

910-326-3128 Tourist info 910-326-1174

HOURS:            M - SA 9 - 5:30, SU 1 - 5

CLOSED:        New Years, Thanksgiving & Christmas

POC:   

Tina Siegel 910-326-2468 (evenings); TSIEGEL@ec.rr.com

or Loren Little 336-788-8582, Iorenlittle@bellsouth.net.

TRAIL: Rated 1 Suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Enjoy a walk through this historic coastal town that dates from around 1730. Situated on the White Oak River and the Intracoastal Waterway, this lovely little town is surrounded by water on three sides. Swansboro has a particularly charming downtown historic area lined with antiques shops, boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. Parking is free and the merchants are friendly.

HOW TO GET THERE: FROM WILMINGTON: Take U.S Hwy 17 north and turn right on SR 172 (thru Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune) to SR 24; OR CONTINUE ON Hwy 17 to SR 24 in Jacksonville. Right on SR 24 into Swansboro. Pass the fire station and turn right on Church Street (at St. Mildred's Church) to the end at the Port of Swansboro. Start Point is in strip of shops to the right. FROM RALEIGH VIA 1-40: Exit 373, Magnolia, then follow SR 24 east through Jacksonville in to Swansboro and follow as above to start point. FROM U.S. 70 near MOREHEAD CITY: take Hwy 70 to Hwy 24 West. After crossing the 2 bridges into Swansboro make the first left turn onto Front Street, Continue to the end of Front Street and Start Point will be in strip of shops directly in front of you.

NOTE: Pets are not allowed on festival days, second Saturday in June and second Saturday in October.