In North Carolina, the Atlantic’s most notorious buccaneers — from the fearsome Blackbeard to the “gentleman pirate” Stede Bonnet — left behind an aura of mystery and a spirit of daring and adventure.
NC Maritime Museum
A Guide to Downtown Southport
At the mouth of the Cape Fear River, this coastal town’s colorful cottages and majestic live oaks have made it a picturesque setting for many feature films.