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Town in the United States
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Oak Island is a city on the North Carolina Coastal Plain.
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Located at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Oak Island in Caswell Beach was completed in 1958 and stands 169 ft.
Overlooking the marsh and Intracoastal Waterway, located at E Yacht Dr and NE 52nd St the Oak Island Nature Center offers a wide range of educational activities for children and adults alike. Animals at the Nature Center as of 6/28/2008: dove, blue jay, boat-tailed grackle, 2 parakeets, 4 ferrets, 5 sugar gliders, chinchilla, guinea pig, flying squirrel, rat and 3 opossums. (Open: W-Su noon-5PM)
A colonial site dating from 1726-1776, served as a Cape Fear River Port that was the major export of Naval stores and the location of the Stamp Act Rebellion.
Coastal North Carolina's premier producer of premium wines. A lovely setting, it's the perfect place to learn about different wines, have a picnic and enjoy art by local artists.
Offers various programs for all ages for more info visit or stop by the Oak Island Recreation Center 3003 E. Oak Island Dr.
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Wilmington · Regional · ILM
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