You’ll find North Shore Country Club located in Sneads Ferry just before the bridge to North Topsail Beach. That location contributes to the natural beauty and challenging play that are the hallmarks of this course.
Poplar Grove Plantation, one of the oldest existing peanut plantations in North Carolina, is listed on the National Register of Historic Homes and preserved in the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust. It is located five minutes north of Wilmington on US Highway 17 North and is well worth the visit.
Asian urban cool meets zen calm at Sushi Gem, a true gem of an Asian restaurant. The grand, central bar’s blue and red lights evoke Tokyo or Hong Kong neon. Pull up a stool for beer, wine, sake or the most colorful specialty cocktails, say a three-layer tiramisu martini topped with whipped cream.
Southern charm. How do you put your finger on it? Hospitality, of course, but a certain look, too. Colorful but refined. Elegant yet at ease. Find it at Southern Emporium in the heart of Surf City.
The unincorporated town of Hampstead is located 15 miles north of Wilmington on US Highway 17. It does not have distinct borders but does have a number of attributes people want.
Patricia Smith starts a new life with Beachy Keen Cleaning Company on Topsail Island.