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Topsail Island, North Carolina, USA

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Pleasure Island, North Carolina, USA
Kure Beach, a small family-oriented beach, is located on the Atlantic Ocean at the southern extreme of Highway 421. - Kure Beach has large uncrowded beaches with lifeguards for your protection. You can play in the ocean, stroll on ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

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Southport-Oak Island, North Carolina, USA

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Surf City, Topsail Island, North Carolina, USA
Surf City, the largest of the island towns, is located in the center of Topsail Island. It serves as the commercial hub, offering numerous retail stores, restaurants, resort apparel, a supermarket, and nightclubs. The ocean fishing ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

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Topsail Island, North Carolina, USA
North Topsail Beach, at the northern end of the island as its name indicates, includes the historically significant community of Ocean City. The town features resort and condominium developments in addition to vacation cottages. - ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

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412 Lake Forest Drive Tuckasegee, NC 28783
New 2100 acre 4-season resort. Two lakes, streams, hiking, trails, planned activities. Luxurious vacation ... More on Visitnc.com

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Caney Fork Rd, Cullowhee, North Carolina
Mysterious hieroglyphics, supposedly carved by Indians, ... More on TripAdvisor
After taking an astronomy class, I was struck at the possibilities of some of the connecting lines at Judac... More on TripAdvisor

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9410 Sylva Road Hwy 441 N Franklin NC 28734
At this popular mine guests can mine for both native and enriched gemstones, and then have them identified on site for free. They also provide professional cutting and setting services. Dogs are al... More on DogFriendly.com
Garnets, rubies, and sapphires. This sounds like a pirate's treasure or that of an Arabian prince. We find all of these and more ... More on igougo

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260 Sanderstown Road Franklin, NC, 28734
A native and enriched gem mine that features a large variety of gemstones and a covered concrete flume that... More on Tripwiser.com
This place is just off of 441, unlike the big tourist gem operations right on the highway, has great charac... More on Yahoo! Travel

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Front St, Sylva, NC
We did other things, but the train ride to /thru the Nantahala Gorge was by far the BEST. 4 1/2 hours for @... More on Yahoo! Travel
Definately a return place to go and recommend it to others, and great gift certificate idea. More on Yahoo! Travel
