Watch Cruising Carolina - Cape Fear

Like the river that gives the region its name, history flows through the Cape Fear region. Pirates, sailing ships, revolutionary war rebels, civil war battles and romantic mysteries are all part of the rich and varied past of this southern corner of North Carolina. From the bustling port city of Wilmington, to the quiet tree-lined streets of Southport and the dense, mysterious green maritime forest of Bald Head Island, this corner of the Tar Heel State is filled with unique people and places. In Cruising Carolina: Cape Fear we'll go on board to explore the intriguing waters of southeastern North Carolina, and tie up at the dock to stroll the sidewalks of its charming communities.