The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is the lead marketing and promotional agency for Dare County's Outer Banks

Richmond County is located in the center of the two Carolinas. It's the perfect spot to stop. We're just a couple of hours from the beaches, mountains, and many metropolitan cities. Relax and enjoy our friendly people.

OuterBanks.com : Here you'll find attractions, history, events, and things to do, as well as real estate, bed and breakfast inns, accommodations and more!

A Coast for All Seasons.... North Carolina's Crystal Coast

This charming port city is located in the southeastern corner of North Carolina between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. Although not just a tourist town, Wilmington has become a popular destination because of its moderate, four-season climate, historic preservation district, annual events such as Riverfest and the Azalea Festival, and numerous championship golf courses.

Western North Carolina's exciting attractions and fun activities vacation guide for the Appalachian Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Horse drawn trolley/carriage tours of historic Wilmington. Your costumed driver will narrate your half hour journey as you explore the past and present of old Wilmington. Horse drawn trolley operates on busy days or for private groups. Tours available on a first come, first serve basis.

Experience the Grandeur and Charm of Old Wilmington with a trolley tour. The eight mile sightseeing tour includes Beautiful Mansions, Haunted Homes, Museums, Birthplaces of Famous Natives, TV & Movie Locations, African-American History and Civil War Shipyards. Weaving through the bumpy bricklaid streets, the narration gives life to the homes, people and events.

Pender County's beautiful beaches are a popular destination for visitors seeking a relaxed, family oriented vacation. The unspoiled rivers, bountiful woodlands, and friendly communities make it a very attractive stop, within a day's drive of both the Northeast and Florida.

Welcome Center, Inc. P O Box 958 Hwy. 17 Bypass & Hwy. 130 Shallotte, NC 28459 Phone: (910) 754-2505 Fax: (910) 754-3610