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The waters off North Carolina's Outer Banks entomb thousands of vessels and countless mariners who lost a desperate struggle against the forces of war, piracy and nature. The Graveyard of the Atlantic, with one of the highest densities of shipwrecks in the world, holds some of America's most important maritime history.

More than just a collection of artifacts, the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum is a premier cultural attraction for the Atlantic Seaboard and one of the finest, most innovative maritime facilities in the nation. All along the Outer Banks lie shipwrecks associated with this rich heritage, such as ... The Graveyard of the Atlantic, with one of the highest densities of shipwrecks in the world, holds some of America's most important maritime history. More than just a collection of artifacts, the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum is a premier cultural attraction for the Atlantic Seaboard and one of the finest, most innovative maritime facilities in the nation.

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Graveyard Of The Atlantic Museum
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Placement on map is approximate
59200 Museum Drive
Hatteras, NC 27943
(252) 986-2995
graveyardoftheatlantic.com



 GhostTown In The Sky is a  theme park in Maggie Valley, situated on top of a mountain in Western North Carolina, that is reached by an incline.   History buffs will enjoy the wild west theme and a dedicated area to reenactments including gun fights!

 HERITAGE TOWN SQUARE
  HIGHWAY 19
  MAGGIE VALLEY, NC  28751
828-926-1140
http://ghosttowninthesky.com
    

  
       If you enjoy a good old fashioned train ride or just the ambiance of being in a train town, try Bryson City on the North Carolina side of the Smoky Mountains.  It's a great way to spend  time in yet another beautiful area with interesting shops.  A visit to The Cottage Craftsman is a  unique experience.  It is a gallery  full of "one of a kind" art and crafts, as well as a market.   Inside the yellow cottage you will find:

Handcrafted North Carolina Mountain Heritage Arts
Baskets ~ Jewelry ~ Pottery~ Soaps ~ Metalwork ~ Art~ Crafts~Craft Kits
Regional wines and cheeses    

  The Cottage Craftsman
44 Frye Street, Bryson City,
North Carolina 28713
828-488-6207
Info@TheCottageCraftsman.com


Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
 
Natural History
  • Area was historically used for market waterfowl hunting, commercial fishing, farming, andlivestock operations.
  • Refuge is comprised of ocean beach, dunes, upland, fresh and brackish water ponds, salt flats, and salt marsh.
  • Bird list boasts more than 365 species; wildlife list has 25 species of mammals, 24 species of reptiles, and 5 species (low number due to salt environment) of amphibians.
  • Concentrations of ducks, geese, swans, wading birds, shore birds, raptors, neotropical migrants are seasonally abundant on refuge.
  • Refuge has 1,000 acres of manageable waterfowl impoundments.
  • Several shorebird nesting areas and wading bird rookeries are located on the refuge.
  • Endangered and threatened species include: peregrine falcons, loggerhead sea turtles, and piping plovers.
Garry's Wildlife Note Cards are here:
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Located on the north end of Hatteras Island
http://www.fws.gov/peaisland/

Step back in time when you visit Bluffs Lodge & Restaurant, located at milepost 241 in North Carolina.  Bluffs Lodge offers a sweeping panorama of the surrounding mountains and upland pastures. You'll love the lodge rooms! They're comfortably furnished most with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains from the balconies and patios. The patio and outdoor fireplace are the perfect place to meet friends and watch the wildlife of deer and wild turkeys, or just relax and watch the sunset. Experience ultimate relaxation at the Lodge without the common distractions of in-room phones and televisions.

For down home country cooking Bluffs Restaurant serves up hefty portions of country ham, fried chicken and homemade biscuits. Themed from the mid 1900s this restaurant has many original fixtures - including its wait staff, several who started their careers as seasonal help in the park over 50 years ago.   While you're visiting, check out the gift/craft store at Bluff's Lodge - it's stocked with a great selection of handmade gift items and regional crafts. They are perfect for gifts, or that souvenir of your special trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

For Bluffs Lodge reservations, please call: (336) 372-4499.
Have you already visited us at Bluff's Lodge, and forgot to pick up that special gift? Give us a call, May-October, at (336) 372-7665.

Operating Dates:
April 25 - November 2

http://blueridgeresort.com