Take a trip back in time without ever leaving the heart of Southport for a fascinating and educational visit to the stoic Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. Found within a multi-story brick building on the corner of Nash and Rhett Streets, this iconic downtown site is a unique little treasure where patrons can explore a unique component of the Cape Fear’s fascinating local history.
The Old Brunswick County Jail Museum was originally built in 1904 and served as the town and county’s primary jail for more than 70 years. Reopened in 2004 as a local museum, today tour-goers who visit can explore the sparse but interesting interior which features two detainee cells, as well as accommodations for the town jailer and his family. The site was used for a number of scenes for the 1986 movie "Crimes of the Heart," (and this more recent legacy is chronicled as well), and patrons can enjoy a full tour lead by docents on all the unique stories and touches that this local institution has to offer. Though a relatively new landmark in centuries-old Southport, the Old Brunswick County Jail Museum is nevertheless a favorite historic site for new and frequent Southport explorers alike.
Visitors who want to take a break from Carolina Beaches' busy surfside scene, and instead enjoy its acres of wild, undeveloped territory, can pay a visit to the sprawling Carolina Beach State Park.
Renowned as a small but substantial piece of Southport’s history that was almost lost in the wake of 2016’s Hurricane Matthew, the Southport City Dock reopened to grand acclaim in the 2021, and has regained its reputation as a popular Southport tourism destination ever since.
About this spaceBring your sizable group to this peaceful hideaway close to everything! You'll get to stay in a comfortable cabin at the beach with its own guest home and outdoor shower. With three beds, a fold out queen couch and a twin trundle bed you have enough room for all your friends and family. Short bicycle ride to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 5 min drive to downtown and a just a short drive to the beaches! Back yard is fenced in and very private with a gate between properties. A very unique property!The spaceThe primary bedroom has a California king with en suite bathroom. Washer and dryer are in the primary bathroom.Second bedroom has a queen bed with a half bathroom just out in the hall.The sleeper couch folds out into a queen sized bed in the living room/kitchen.There is also a twin sized trundle bed and a giant bean bag that can be opened up into a bed.Guest home has a king sized bed and en suite bathroom.Guest accessGuests are more than welcome to any part of the property except the garage.
- Wilmington
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8