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Fort Macon State Park

2300 W Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC

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1 (252) 726-3775

Fort Macon State Park serves two purposes. For history buffs, its has a five sided stone fort, used to protect the area in the 18th and 19th centuries. There are guided tours, exhibits and occasionally, re-enactments. But the park offers leisure and recreation, too. There's fishing, hiking and swimming available on the grounds surrounding the fort.

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Families can explore and learn about history and nature, capture a Civil War're-enactment, listen to a evening musical concert, bird-watch and hike, collect shells, swim and fish... all around Fort Macon for FREE! more on Yahoo! Travel

Also, the beach access here is great and there is plenty of free parking. more on GeckoGo

The view from the top of the fort wall overlooking the water is breathtaking, and photographers will rejoice! more on Yahoo! Travel

The view of Beaufort Inlet was fantastic. more on Yahoo! Travel

I would go back in a second! more on Yahoo! Travel

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Awesome place. The fort itself is very cool with a gift shop and daily educational activities. Be careful in the fort, as one sign says ""it was built for war, not safety""! Children should be watched closely as there are several ... more on GeckoGo