Brunswick Town Road
Places to Visit

  • Airlie Gardens (NC)

    Located near Wilmington, these 67 acre gardens were created in the early 1900's.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    On the east side of Wilmington off U.S. 76.

  • Brunswick Town (NC)

    The byway is named for this historical town. Brunswick began as a colonial port, but was left in ruins in the 1830's.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Adjacent to Orton Plantation off of N.C. 133.

  • Carolina Beach State Park (NC)

    This coastal area displays a variety of plant and animal life for visitors to enjoy.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Southeast of the byway. The park is ten miles south of Wilmington off NC Highway 421.

  • Fort Fisher State Recreation Area (NC)

    For an oceanside experience, travelers may choose to stop at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area for a glimpse of the beach and the creatures that live there.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Southeast of the byway off of N.C. 421.

  • Orton Plantation (NC)

    This historic plantation was built in the early 1700's and includes exquisite gardens and Orton Pond.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    On S.R. 1529 off of N.C. 133.

  • Price Creek Lighthouse (NC)

    This lighthouse was built in 1848 to aid ships traveling the Cape Fear River to Wilmington.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    South of the byway on the Cape Fear River.

  • U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial (NC)

    Travelers will enjoy exploring the history of this preserved WWII battleship.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    On the west edge of Wilmington off the Cape Fear River.