View the remains of the earthen fort that kept the Cape Fear River and the port of Wilmington open to blockade runners until January 15, 1865. Those runners delivered vital supplies to the Confederate armies until that fateful day. The North Carolina Underwater Archaeology headquarters may also be found on the property.

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Fishing poles off the back of a fishing charter and bright blue skies

Cool Runnings Charters

910-523-0312

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Cool Runnings, and Captain Greer Hughes, provides their Oak Island fishing boat and blanket NC fishing license. Captain Hughes is an Oak...

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Beana's Kitchen

(910) 278-7209

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Enjoy American breakfast and lunch classics from a block from the beach in Oak Island at Beana's Kitchen.

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Seafood dish from a fine dining establishment

Island Way

(910) 278-7770

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Island Way is an oceanfront, fine dining restaurant restaurant serving up seafood and steak with terrific views.

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Blue Cow Grille

(910) 363-4402

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The Blue Cow Grille is a hip eatery offering fantastic burgers and special options like Gluten Free Bread and Quinoa burgers.

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Oliver's On The Cape Fear

(910) 477-9299

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Enjoy stunning views, a thoughtful atmosphere, and upscale New American cuisine at Oliver's on the Cape Fear in Southport, NC.

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Quest Game The Port

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Want to learn more about Southport?

This fun and interactive quest takes players through Southport on a quest for historical facts and...

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Brunswick Town & Fort Anderson

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Brunswick Town, a colonial site dating from 1772 to 1776, served as a Cape Fear River port. Fort Anderson, built atop the old village site was a Confederate fortification and part of the Cape Fear Defense System until the Civil War engagement of February 1865.

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