ATTRACTIONS

Amusements

• Sea Gull Recreation Center
  2051 Dawson Cabin Road • Jacksonville, NC 28540
  910-346-1888
  This family amusement facility includes a miniature golf course, a driving range, baseball and softball batting cages, and bumper cars. The golf course is lighted for night play and golf lessons are available.  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

• Pelletier House (circa mid-1800's)
  102 Old Bridge Street • Jacksonville, NC 28540
  910-347-5287
  Built by Rufus F. Pelletier, this magnificent Greek revival designed home is the oldest standing structure in Jacksonville. The surrounding land, called Wantland Spring, dates back to 1731 and both the house and the land are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  map

Libraries & Research Centers

• Onslow County Public Library
  58 Doris Avenue East • Jacksonville, NC 28540
  910-455-7350
  The first public library in Onslow County, this library was established in 1936 and is filled with a wide selection of books, magazines, and reference books plus offers a variety of special programs and activities for children. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Council for the Arts
  826 New Bridge Street • Jacksonville, NC 28546
  910-455-9840
  Promoting the arts in Onslow County, this arts council has an art gallery that features monthly visual arts exhibitions plus offers classes and workshops.  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Lynwood Park Zoo
  1071 Wells Road • Jacksonville, NC 28546
  910-938-5848
  A beautiful ten acre park that offers exhibits of over 50 different animals including exotic birds, land mammals, hoofed stock, and waterfowl.  map