Since the alliance, Discovery Place has provided a full-time curator and has assisted in completing a final addition to the Museum of Coastal Carolina, which will one day house traveling exhibits from other museums around the country. From Charlotte, take U.S. 74 East to Whiteville. Then make a right on N.C. 130 East to Shallotte. In Shallotte, pick up N.C. 179 South and follow signs to Ocean Isle. It's about 3 hours from Charlotte.
Hours change in the summer months.
To the north, near Wilmington, visitors can experience the mainland's natural beauty and gardens or tour the antebellum plantations and historical houses. For a variety of entertainment, there is an abundance of amusements for all ages in Myrtle Beach, just a short drive south on U.S. 17. There are several island and mainland shops, including boutiques, grocery stores, a pharmacy and package stores for the essentials.