Downtown Wilmington and history go hand-in-hand which is why Springbrook Farms Horsedrawn Tours, a tour company that uses a horse-drawn carriage to carry visitors around town, seems to fit right into the local scene. Breezing past the waterfront, the historic homes, and the heart of the downtown area, the Springbrook Farms Horsedrawn Tours allow visitors to sit back, and soak up the local culture, legends, and history with the clip-clop sound of horse hooves in the not-so-distant background.
Springbrook Farms Horsedrawn Tours has been heralded by tour goers for using rescued Percheron draft horses – one of the most important aspects of the tour’s philosophy. The tour company offers roughly ½ hour narrated tour throughout the day, and was recently voted as the “Best Tour” in Wilmington by the local Encore Magazine. The carriage tours depart from the corners of Market and Front Streets, and wind through the waterfront of Wilmington, the historic homes and mansions on the outskirts of downtown, and the regal brick buildings that line the downtown streets. With lots of stories along the way, tour-goers can expect to pick up a full history lesson that’s told in a purely engaging manner. Fun for all ages, Springbrook Farms Horsedrawn Tours provides a perfect introduction to the Port City for newcomers and longtime fans alike.
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One of the great aspects about a cultured and unique destination like Southport is that the occasional rainy day never puts a damper on the fun. The town is brimming with unique attractions, shops, and activities that are perfect to enjoy on a rainy afternoon, and which are just as enticing as the beautiful outdoor landscapes and sunny waterfront regions. So if a little inclement weather is on your upcoming vacation forecast, use it as an opportunity to discover these activities which are effortlessly easy to enjoy, rain or shine.
Visitors will find an easy-to-get-to beach paradise at Oak Island, an expansive but peaceful retreat that's located an easy drive away from Wilmington, Southport, and other inland North Carolina communities. Both the main town and the island itself share the name of "Oak Island," and while the town extends slightly inland, encompassing the Cape Fear Regional Jetport, the rest of the community is cut off from the world by the long Elizabeth River, and a network of salty creeks and canals. This watery gap may not be particularly wide, but visitors will feel the change as soon as they cross over the bridge. Once ashore, Oak Island is a picturesque landscape of charming vacation rental homes, cool seafood restaurants and shops, and miles of ocean shoreline.
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