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Fort Fisher State Historic Site

1610 Fort Fisher Blvd, S, Wilmington, NC 28449
910/458-5538
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Ranked #6 of 34 attractions in Wilmington
Type: Historic Sites, Military Museums
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Great site to visit and get information and a feel for the life of the Confederate Soldier. Nice gift shop as well. Plenty of information with guides and taking a tour of the fort area to see "what they saw" as they defended the Cape Fear River and Wilmington, NC.

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Southport, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

little remains of the fort but it's very beautiful out there and you can read up on some of the events that occurred nearby. youre also very close to the aquarium and the ferry to southport.

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Lillington, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Fort Fisher has the best scenery. It is always busy down torwards Fort Fisher. I have been there multiple times and have enjoyed it. The historical site is the best to look at. It is just breathtakingly beautiful.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

We took our car across on the ferry from Southport, which was extremely good value at $5 and very worthwhile. It was interesting to read about the history of the area and we were pleased we made a stop off here on our way through.

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Augusta, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Fort Fisher sits on the outer bank from Southport and is located below Carolina Beach. It was one of the last forts to fall during the Civil War. There is a beach area as well as a museum you can attend. This seemed to be a favorite of the many high school kids visiting the area. If you are in... More

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Carolina Beach, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We live close to here, about 10 miles away. We always visit the beach in Carolina Beach on the weekends but occasionaly we go to Fort Fisher Beach. The beach is much wider especially at low tide so you have to walk a bit to get to the water. Good part is no alcohol is allowed on this beach so... More

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Wilmington, NC USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Loved being able to walk around with children review the sights and our pace. Wish there was a snadwich stand nearby without having to get in car and drive.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This is a great place to learn about the history of the end of the Civil War and many of the people involved in this time. has trails a nice museum with a theater giving you lots of interesting information. Located betweem the ocean and the mouth of the river entering into the ocean

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Everytime I go there now, I think of the soldiers who waited, knowing Lincoln's army would descend in the attempt to end the war. From those batteries that face the Cape Fear River, you can feel the spirits of those who fought there. The river, now peaceful, flows under a mango colored sky that outlines the trees in black as... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is a great place to spend a few hours with kids of all ages. Beautifully done exhibits that highlight coastal Carolina. The aquarium has undergone frequent upgrades o it is worth a re-visit. The out door snack bar,play ground and gardens make a relaxing way to wrap up a visit. Note, if you are... More

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