Each time I've had to make a trip to the Brunswick County Government Center in Bolivia, I've…read moreenjoyed the experience. The main administration building, where you can renew licenses and tags as well as pay county taxes, is staffed by friendly, knowledgable staff and there's rarely a wait. There's so much going on at this sprawling complex. In addition to the main building, the sheriff's offices and the jail are just around the corner. You can register to vote, and you can change your voter registration if needed. It's a one-stop place for all your Brunswick County government needs. One of the newest features is the Brunswick County Botanical Garden, located next to Building N, where the county's extension services offices are located. Inside, you can pick up free soil sample kits, consult with a master gardener, and leave with colorful pamphlets on native plants and seasonal color. Outside, wander the grounds and take in the pollinator garden, the vegetable garden, rain garden, and much, much more. The garden is free to the public and open during daylight hours seven days a week.

Melanie Doty was of great assistance to me as I planned my family's first family reunion. I cannot…read morethank Melanie enough; she provided suggested family activities/contacts for those activities. Additionally, she provided welcome souvenir bags and booklets for 30 family members. Thank you SO MUCH Melanie, you made planning such an important and huge event a little easier for me, and for that I will be forever grateful to you!

From the owner: The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, CVB is organized to advance the general welfare and…read moreprosperity of the North Myrtle Beach Area so that its citizens and all areas of its business community shall prosper. All necessary means of promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, civic, commercial, cultural, industrial and educational interests of the area.

This site had escaped my notice on numerous visits to the area, but I found a reason to stop in…read more The weather was rainy, but it actually wasn't the worst decision to visit, as rain without wind was reasonably manageable with an umbrella and the precipitation was effective in suppressing the bugs and heat that I would have otherwise experienced. There were no alligators in sight though, so what I got out of it was a historical visit. And I have to say, it's an impressive historical site. It has both a colonial and a Civil War history. One distinction I find hard to explain is that I don't hear a ton about pre-Revolution America in a lot of places I visit in DC, Maryland, or Virginia, but the Carolinas emphasize this period a lot more in their sites. This place has a museum, which includes such artifacts as a confederate flag that was apparently presented to Abraham Lincoln as a trophy of Union victory, leading to some interesting turns in history. The outdoor experiences include a walk through some excavated ruins and around the old earthen fort, as well as a nature trail. Notably, a memorial to the Africans who were brought to the area was affecting. For those visiting the area from afar, North Carolina does not charge for entrance to state park sites, unlike most other states. The location is not terribly far in absolute driving time from Wilmington, but it will transport you to another time.

Beautiful grounds, with very interesting ruins. The staff is also very friendly and helpful. We…read moreloved all of the fox squirrels!

Great place to walk the beach, relax and enjoy the sunshine. Wonderful views and very relaxing…read morebeach with amazing scenery.

This beach was beautiful! It was really windy though. More windy at this beach than at Oak Island…read moreBeach. But this must be the local beach because it was quiet and not nearly as occupied as Oak Island Beach. And while I enjoyed Oak Island for a little R&R on the beach - this one was just so beautiful. It felt more relaxed due to the nature and scenery. The sand soft on my toes, the wind blew salty sea water in my hair. The few other people I saw here - were doing the same thing I was doing. Just going for a stroll, sinking their toes in the sand. Dare I say it was kind of magical? It was just so quiet and peaceful. Reminded me of being in Northern California and the beaches up in Humboldt County. The water appeared to be so blue too! The color was just beautiful!

The kids section was very nice. It had chairs for sitting on while you're reading and had a amazing…read morecollection of books! We were visiting from out of town. You can purchase a library card for $25. It lasts for a year. Totally worth it. They have discounts for in-state folks and for houses rented through some of the big rental companies.

A high quality and professional atmosphere in which to quietly read. Excellent internet access…read more Very kind and helpful staff. The community is lucky to have this resource.

I felt serene and accomplished that I could find this mailbox tucked away in a part of the…read morebeautiful Sunset beach just like it was featured in the Nicholas Sparks book 'Every Breath'. It was on my bucket list for 5 years and I finally made it :) The walk to the mailbox from the 40th street was surely not a short one, roughly 3 miles to & fro but was worth it every minute. I went on a chilly December morning, so wasn't surrounded by a lot of folks which I sort of liked as it gave me some alone time with my thoughts. The abundance of shells everywhere on the sand made me a child once again, making me happily collect a whole lot of them as souvenirs. Finally the mailbox - Reading through countless pages of beautifully penned words by people who were there before me, gave me an undescribable connect to them. So many emotions - happiness, grief, thankfulness, separation among others. When I think about that spot, I could still hear the sounds of the waves crashing and a light, cool breeze blowing. It's a memory I'll cherish for years to come. You need to visit it at least once in your lifetime. It is definitely something being there. Note: Parking is very tight so try going early. And, the notebooks are archived at UNCW Archives @ Wilmington. Call them to read years of previous entries.

A bit of a walk but so worth it! Nothing better than a walk on the beach all to The Kindred Spirit…read moreMailbox. There is no sign or directions....just a mailbox on beach. A neat experience. Inside the mailbox you will find notebooks where you can write your own personal message. A message of your own can be whatever you like. A must see and do in my book. Facing the Sunset Beach Pier walk right about a mile or so. Walking the beach on the right high up on dune you will see a small hill of sand leading to the mailbox and a couple benches. Keep walking! You will find it.