Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center — Attraction in Southport

We visited the Visitors Center early in the morning and found that they don’t open until 10:00. We went about exploring the downtown area and came back for a quick walkthrough before they closed at 4:00. Unfortunately, we got there at 3:53 and they were closed and the lights were off. Not to be deterred, we came back the next day when we were sure that they would be open. What we saw was a nice history of the town, with a lot of information about movies that had been filmed in and around town. There were volunteers there who answered questions and provided other...

This is an important museum that documents the history of Southport. There are numerous historical photos dating back to the 1800's as well as interesting artifacts. They also have a room dedicated to the film projects that have taken place over the years. This is well worth a visit if you are in the area. Admission is free but it's important that we support the museum with a purchase or donation in the gift shop. We purchased a neat cookbook chock full of southern recipes from the area complete...

Whether it's your first visit to the Southport area or a frequent traveler to these parts, you owe it to yourself to learn more about this quaint fishing village, small town ambiance/friendliness, and all Southport has to offer. The Museum is a good starting point. And, while still on foot be sure to enjoy the view of the bay, a walk on the fishing pier and some other great sights and the food of the lower Cape Fear River. We've been coming to Southport since...