Wrightsville Beach is located on a four-mile long island, east of Wilmington, in New Hanover County, North Carolina, and includes an interior island known as Harbor Island. The community began as the Carolina Yacht Club in 1853. A rail line was constructed in 1888, leading from the mainland to Harbor Island, and to the exterior island along the beach, which encouraged development. Wrightsville Beach is south of Figure Eight Island, with Mason Inlet separating the two.
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The Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina resort is featured, with photographs and details about the guest accommodations, resort amenities, specials and packages. Its location, directions, a calendar of events, and an online reservation system are highlighted.
http://blockade-runner.com/
Built in the early 1900s, Carolina Temple Apartments is the oldest business in continuous operation on Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Its location, rental period, and an overview of its features and amenities are posted. Reservations may be made from the site.
http://www.carolinatempleislandinn.com/
Situated on the northern tip of Wrightsville Beach, the resort offers vacation rentals, with private balconies, and other features and amenities which are described here, with details of its specials, packages, dining facilities, and meeting accommodations.
http://www.shellisland.com/
A map shows the location of the restaurant in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Its hours of operation, menu, and specials are featured, along with reviews, photographs, and contact data.
http://www.southbeachgrillwb.com/
The official web site for the local government includes a code of ordinances, meeting agendas, minutes, and access to various reports, forms, and public documents, as well as bids and proposals, a community calendar, and staff listings.
http://www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com/
Wrightsville Beach Museum of History
Located in the historic Myers Cottage, the museum offers a variety of collections and exhibits, including a scale model of the community as it was in 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the island, and other artifacts and historical items.
http://www.wbmuseum.com/
Maintained by the Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau, the official tourism development authority for New Hanover County, the site offers a guide to area hotels and other lodging facilities, including vacation rentals, events, and points of interest, shopping venues. Packages, special offers, maps, photographs and video are available.
http://www.visitwrightsvillebeachnc.com/
