Bald Head Island, known through history as Smith Island, is a village located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, on the east side of the Cape Fear River. It is part of the Wilmington metropolitan area. Small and remote, the island is accessible by ferry from the town of Southport and by all-terrain vehicle from Fort Fisher. There are very few cars on the island and most residents drive electric golf carts. Bald Head Island is known for its sea turtle nesting, .picturesque nature and "Old Baldy", the lighthouse built in 1817 and the oldest lighthouse in the state still standing. The Village Chapel on Bald Island was dedicated on Easter Sunday, 1987, and was designed by Texas architect Clovis Heimsath in Carolina coastal architectural style. The Bald Head Island Conservancy is a non-profit organization founded in 1983 to promote conservation, preservation and education about the island. The Bald Head Island Historic Tour helps visitors explore the island in comfort of an open golf cart. CDC information for travelers. Hours/availability may have changed.
6 Best Things to Do in Bald Head Island, NC
- Bald Head Island Lighthouse, Photo: William Howard/stock.adobe.com
- Bald Head Island Conservancy, Photo: Larry/stock.adobe.com
- Bald Head Historic Island Tours, Photo: Slava/stock.adobe.com
- Noonie Doodle, Photo: Syda Productions/stock.adobe.com
- Maritime Market Cafe, Photo: Africa Studio/stock.adobe.com
- The Village Chapel of Bald Head Island, Photo: cricks/stock.adobe.com
- Cover Photo: researchdiva/stock.adobe.com
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