Pender County, NC Topsail Beach, Surf City, Burgaw

Explore our Great Outdoors Pender County is rich in natural resources . Explore our great outdoors on one of the many trails that traverse Pender County, including the Mountains to Sea Trail, the East Coast Greenway, the NC Birding Trail, and the NC Oyster Trail.

Paddle the Intracoastal Waterway, the Northeast Cape Fear River, the Black River, historic Moores Creek, and our many sounds and streams.

Fish off shore, on shore, and inland.

Kid-friendly exploration must include Ecological Marine Adventures, offering classes for children. They teach children to love nature and care for natural resources.

Learn to surf , kayak, or paddleboard from our many outfitters. ww.visitpender.com/play

Explore the world of endangered sea turtles at the internationally acclaimed Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center

Explore our history With the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War approaching, explore Moores Creek National Battlefield, Southeast North Carolina’s only national park. This is the battle, the first Patriots’ victory, that turned the tide of the

Revolution. The Battle of Moores Creek was fought on Feb. 27, 1776.

Explore the birthplace of rocket and guided missile technology at Missiles and More Museum and the top secret mission, Operation Bumblebee.

Follow the African American Heritage Trail with a stop at Poplar Grove Plantation. Once the largest peanut farm in NC, Poplar Grove is the northernmost

point of the Gullah Geechee National Corridor.

Visit Historic Downtown Burgaw, the Town Hollywood Loves. Take a Hometown Hollywood walking tour.

Contact

Pender County Tourism

We are here to provide you contact information and updates on the area’s most fascinating features for your readers.

910-259-1536

Ecological Marine Adventures, 910-515-9751

Moores Creek National Battlefield, 910- 283-5591 x2223

Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, 910-329-0222

Missiles and More Museum, 910-328-8663

Poplar Grove Plantation, 910-686-9518

Scan the QR Code for the African American Heritage Trail, the Blue-berry Trail, and Hometown Holly-wood.

Tammy Proctor, Tourism Director

910-259-1536, 910-789-2971

Explore our cuisine The home of the NC Blueberry Festival, you will find all things blueberry on our Blueberry Trail, including Frances’ blueberry cheesecake and pie. We’re also the Seafood Capital of the Carolinas and the home to the NC Spot Festival. Yet, you aren’t going to find better ribs and BBQ than you’ll find here, not to mention the annual NC Bacon Festival. ww.visitpender.com/eat