Part of the business district on North Howe St., Southport's main street.
Southport - Anything But Ordinary
Founded as Smithville in 1792, renamed in 1887, Southport is celebrated for its picturesque waterfront, charming downtown, and status as a popular filming location. Its annual North Carolina 4th of July Festival attracts visitors from around the world.
Some would characterize Southport as a sleepy seaside town, but in its quiet charm is hidden a thriving arts and culture scene. But Southport is growing and it struggles to balance the old and the new. Older sections of Southport nestled towards the riverfront retain their charm and style, rarely found in coastal towns, while new residential developments are popping up all around.
Always fresh catch at Potter's on the Basin.
The water tower.
Southport's iconic Pilot's Tower.
View of Oak Island water tower.
Walking along the beach near the Pilot's Tower.
More scenes of Southport. Click to enlarge.
Nouvelle cuisine eateries off N. Howe Street, popular with locals and visitors alike, serve up a variety of dishes. Not all seafood in Southport!.
W. Brunswick St. Pier extends into the Old Yacht Basin providing a popular fishing and resting spot.
A view of the popular Ports of Call Bistro on Howe St.
A quiet end to the evening along Howe Street in downtown Southport.
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