Attraction
Fort Fisher State Historic Site Kure Beach NC
Site of Civil War's largest amphibious (land and water) battle, the remaining portion of the gigantic Fort Fisher earthworks, along with a restored palisade fence and impressive seacoast gun, sits near the Visitors Center. The fully accessible Visitors Center & Gift Shop includes a video, exhibits, and artifacts recovered from sunken ships. A scenic trail, shaded by gnarled live oaks, leads past the earthworks, around to the rear of the fort remains. The Visitor Center, exhibits, trails and restrooms are temporarily closed until July due to an expansion project.