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Figure Eight Island North Carolina Last Updated: 06/12/2026 |
| Figure Eight, measuring 1.5 km (5 miles) in length and 1,300 acres (approximately 1,220 ha), lies northeast of downtown Wilmington. It is surrounded by a series of smaller, unspoiled islands and the bustling resort town of Topsail Beach to the north, and by another coastal town on a barrier island to the south – the well-known Wrightsville Beach. | |
| As a privately owned island, Figure Eight is only accessible by boat or via a guarded swing bridge. | |
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New Hanover County Place » City New Hanover County is a county located in the Coastal Plain region of southeastern North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 225,702. The county seat is Wilmington. It is located in a primarily maritime region, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Cape Fear River to the west. 422 views 💖 1 👍 0North Carolina |
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Masonboro Island Reserve Place » Island Explore the Masonboro Island Preserve, which at 8.4 miles long is the longest pristine barrier island ecosystem in southern North Carolina. The preserve protects coastal habitats for research, education, and long-term management. You will witness pristine examples of barrier island, salt marsh, and tidal creek ecosystems. Birds, fish, invertebrates, and sea turtles use Masonboro Island as a habitat and foraging area. 134 views 💖 1 👍 0Masonboro Island State Natural Area, Wilmington, NC 28409 |