Attractions Franklin Square Art Gallery: An association of local artisans in varying medians including paintings and pottery all displayed for your enjoyment in a beautiful historic building. Admission is free. Oak Island Lighthouse: The Oak Island Lighthouse, located at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Oak Island in Caswell Beach was completed in 1958 and stands 169 ft. Oak Island Nature Center: Oak Island Nature Center & Register Park - Overlooking the marsh and Intracoastal Waterway, the Oak Island Nature Center offers a wide range of educational activities for children and adults alike. Old Brunswick Town: Brunswick Town, 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. Orton Plantation & Gardens: Orton Plantation is located about halfway between Wilmington and Southport, North Carolina, on the west bank of the Cape Fear River. It has been the site for many dramatic documentaries and action films. Silver Coast Winery: Coastal North Carolina's premier producer of premium wines. A lovely setting, its the perfect place to learn wines, have a picnic and enjoy art by local artists. The Fort Fisher Civil War Museum: Remains of the earthen fort that kept the Cape Fear River and the port of Wilmington open to blockade runners, which delivered vital supplies to the Confederate armies until the fort fell on January 15, 1865. The North Carolina Aquarium: The North Carolina Aquarium is Alive and Swimming... Explore environments where sharks and sea turtles glide. The Southport Maritime Museum: A collection of memorabilia pertaining to the vast nautical history of Southport, the Lower Cape Fear and Southeastern North Carolina. USS Battleship North Carolina: The USS NORTH CAROLINA is preserved just as she was in World War II. She has been the site for many dramatic documentaries and action films.