Summer Vacation 2017...Day 4!
On Day 4, we did one of my all-time fave things! We made a trip to Southport! I absolutely love it here as it is the most quaint little town...definitely a place I could see myself living one day! It is also the chosen location for movies by Nicholas Sparks so you can imagine my love for it!
Southport is also the home of the first 4th of July celebration. I wanted to head there on the 4th, but hubby wanted to see the fireworks from the water in Swansboro so we came a day early. Not a problem since the 4th of July Festival lasts more than one day.
Our first stop was the Old Brunswick Jail.
We got to tour original jail cells. How would you like to wear the striped suit, sleep on this uncomfortable bed and go to the potty in front of everyone? Sign ups here!
I pray this is the only time I see him in a cell!
We had the chance to view drawings and writings on the walls by former criminals....
And have our kids see what it is like to have a mugshot...
(yeah, wipe that smile off of your face, young man!)
Think I ought to leave any behind...?
Afterward, we walked the town, checked out the red/white/blue fun and festivities of the day! Crowds and crowds of people come to Southport for the Fourth of July Festival...a fun place to be!
We checked out the town's Maritime Museum. So far, had only been to the one in Beaufort, but this one didn't disappoint! I love how each Maritime Museum has something unique. Check out the one at this location...
There was a working periscope inside the building! The top went out of the roof and you could turn completely in a circle and view everything outside! So fun for the kids and adults too!
My little one wanted to steer the ship...she was so glad they had one her height!
After treasure hunting through the museum, we strolled along the Riverwalk...
Yep, this is the exact location where Julianne Hough walked in the movie "Safe Haven"
Ready for more movie locations? Some we have seen before and have just stopped back by.
Old Baldy located on Bald Head Island.
Featured in the movie "Weekend at Bernie's," I would love to one day make my way over to it!
Old American Fish Company, the setting of Ivan's Fish Shack on "Safe Haven" where Katie served as a waitress.
"Potters" and the dock next to it were featured in the series "Dawson's Creek"
And of course...Alex's house on "Safe Haven"
Remember the setting of Alex and Katie's date?
They even let you know that it is "Table #9" that they sat at.
Onto the Marsh Walk for a pic of my kiddos...
I love how this pic turned out. The background is gorgeous!!! The Marsh Walk has been featured in many movies and tv shows...just a beautiful place to be.
Onto more fun...
What is a vacation without some sort of Christmas House stop?
This house was really cool, each room filled with a different theme of items. They had color code rooms, themed rooms, etc... You better believe that this beach themed room was my fave!
Oops! We probably should have knocked!
The back portion of the house had a candy shop. We wanted to say that we tried something from Southport so we grabbed one of their signature items. We grabbed up the "Southport Hurricane" It is a piece of fudge with a jumbled mess of nuts and coconut. I am not a huge coconut fan, but this was delish!
Stomach started growling for some real food and we didn't want a chain...local all the way! Our new go-to restaurant in Southport! The Locals Diner. Awesome food and service! I don't think I would ever dine anywhere else after this plate! Hush puppies were to die for!
What a day! Ready to head back to the in-laws...but not without one more find! Paci's anchor! This was in the beginning credits of "Dawson's Creek." I know! I am a tv/movie dork!! It is my passion! So many fun things to do and memories to make...so little time!
See you soon!
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