Brunswick Islands and greater Brunswick County has nearly fifty miles of pristine shoreline along our five barrier islands offer countless opportunities for relaxation, outdoor activities and family fun.

Golfers, thinking they have died and gone to heaven, will find no fewer than 21 champion courses in Brunswick County. Add to that the many courses within driving distance in nearby Myrtle Beach and Wilmington, and you can see why many consider this the golf capital of the world. Many hotels and cottage realtors offer special golf packages and will assist you in scheduling tee times.

Fishermen will find 22 species of fish in the surf and even more in the fertile waters in and around the Inter-coastal Waterway. Six area piers will take you further into the surf while head boats and charter boats are available for deep-sea fishing.

History lovers will delight in the charm of historic Southport, the excavated colonial village at Brunswick Town. Area museums will enlighten you - from the Coastal Museum of North Carolina in Ocean Isle Beach, to the North Carolina Aquarium, just a short ferry ride from Southport. Dining on seafood comes natural in Brunswick County. Calabash, known as the "Seafood Capital of the World," has over 22 seafood restaurants and hosts more than one million dinners each year. Fresh seafood and friendly service can be found throughout the county.

Well connected by US Highways 17, 74/76, and 421, as well as CSX Railroad, Brunswick County borders the Cape Fear River, offering several acres of waterfront access. New Hanover International Airport is located just 3 miles north of Wilmington, with 17 daily flights to Charlotte, Philadelphia and Atlanta hubs.

Brunswick Community College works with companies to custom design training programs to suit their needs at the Industrial Training Center or at the industry’s facility. Typically, the college assists industry in seeking, evaluating, selecting and training new employees as industry standards or needs change. Safety and fire training are often key components of this continuous manpower training for individual manufacturing firms and industries. The college can also offer interpersonal skills building management and other classes on an as-needed basis. Through curriculum courses, which may be offered on the job site by Brunswick Community College, it is possible to upgrade employees to associate degree credentials. Educational opportunities are also available at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, which offers four-year college degrees and continuing education programs.

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