These towns are buoyed by their proximity to water — river, sound, bay — yet they’re far enough from the ocean that you won’t find sand in your shoes. Here, 14 quirky places claim their fame in boats and bears, local characters and history.
snead’s ferry
Pearls of the Coastal Plain:
Breakfastin North Carolina: Capt’n Jim’s Seafood Restaurant
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was published in January 2011. Since its publication, Capt'n Jim's Seafood Restaurant in Onslow County has . . .