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Beaches, a Civil War fort and wild horses on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast.
Tour the restored fort where the 1862 Battle of Fort Macon was fought, then swim, surf fish or hike the park’s trails.
Walk a mile of mostly paved path and boardwalk past salt marshes and estuaries, a quiet break from the beach crowds.
Just 10 minutes away, see river otters, sea turtles and stingrays, and explore a shipwreck modeled on a real one.
In nearby Beaufort, see historic boats and a whale heart, and join a guided tour on fishing and the Fresnel lens.
Climb the black-and-white lighthouse for views of turquoise surf, then fish, shell or watch for wild horses on the seashore.
Reach this marsh reserve in Beaufort by boat or ferry to watch wild horses, brought here in the 1940s, from a safe distance.
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