Swansboro, "The Friendly City by the Sea, is a wonderful little historic village and port located on the White Oak River.    It offers a large variety of activities for visitors and residents. 

Historical Sites - The area  is rich in history and is member of the National Historic Places
Homes and shops have been restored  to preserve the unique history of the area.  A walk around town and a visit to the Bicentennial Park on the Waterway will reveal some of the history of the town and port. 

Hammocks Beach State Park  -An 890 acre island consist of 2 islands - Bear Island and Huggins Island, with a maritime forest and salt marsh.  It is nationally recognized as a coastal wildlife nature preserve and is also a nature nesting area for the logger head sea turtle.                                                        
The park is one the most visited and popular tourist sites.    Access to Bear Island is by private boat or ferry service operated by the park service year round. 

Bear Island offers wonderful shelling, camping, fishing and from Memorial Day to Labor Day concessions and swimming on the East side.  The water is pristine, the dunes undisturbed and the beaches are wide and uncrowded.

 Fishing -  Salt water and fresh water fishing is big here. Fishing charters take fishermen on a short ride to the fertile Atlantic Ocean fishing grounds.  For those who prefer fresh water fishing, the White Oak River offers the opportunity to throw a line at many locations. 

Boating & Marinas-
Water, water everywhere, there are many public boat ramps and launches. 

Waterskiing - The White Oak River provides an ideal setting for waterskiing, jetskiing and other water sports.

Scuba Diving -The Atlantic Ocean also known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic provides excellent diving sites.

Antiquing - There are many antique shops in the downtown area as well as outside of town.  For more information

Golfing -

 There are several golf courses in the area, most of which have scenic, water views and the greens mostly are Bermuda.

Swansboro's Annual Events & festivals.

  • May - Swansboro Annual King Mackerel Tournament
  • June - Arts by the Sea Festivial
  • October  - Swansboro Mullet Festival
  • November -  Candlelight Shopping in Historic Downtown
  •            Speckle Trout Tournament  & Clam Chowder Cookout
  •            Pig Cook Off


 Cynthia Tilghman, Onslow County Home Specialist

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc. - Where We Make Houses Homes

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8 Comments on Swansboro, N C - Things to Do and See

JUL
08
2007
Cynthia,
I give you a 5 on this, very good information and good photos.  Good job, keep it up.
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Hi Jeanette and thank you for stopping to read my post.  I hope this is one the public will read and respond to.  
8:08pm • #2
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Cynthia, I have heard a little about Swansboro. Sounds like a lovley place for aday trip ~ Are dogs allowed on the beach there?

Ginger

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JUL
09
2007
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Cynthia, this little town looks lovely!  I love to hear and see different places from all over and loved your post about this town.
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Hello Ginger & Roger,
You definitely should plan a day in Swansboro, it is a neat little village.  Dogs are allowed on Hammock Beach as long as they are leashed, however they cannot travel on the ferry.  So, the answer is if you go on a private boat, you can carry your dog.  

Come for a visit.  Thank you for stopping by my blog.   

 

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Good morning Carole,

Thank you, it is a lovely little town--if you're ever in this vicinity, plan to visit Swansboro, I think you would really enjoy it.  Thank you for commenting. 

7:19am • #6
JUL
10
2007
Hello Cynthia,
Swansboro is a great little town, isn't it?  Who wouldn't want to visit after reading this?  Good job, I gave you a 5.
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2008

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