North Carolina Bicycle Route 3, the Ports of Call Route. North Carolina's coast is long and varied, with two major sounds—the Pamlico and the Albemarle—and a series of barrier islands known as the Outer Banks. The 300-mile route from South Carolina to Virginia takes you to all the major ports of the colonial era—Southport, Wilmington, New Bern, Bath, and Edenton. Take the time to relax on the wide, sandy beaches, explore the charming historic towns, and enjoy the excellent seafood. Near Wilmington it connects with North Carolina Bicycle Route 5. It crosses North Carolina Bicycle Route 2 near Washington and North Carolina Bike Route 4 near the Virginia border. Other points of interest along this route include Fort Fisher State Historic Site , Carolina Beach State Park, the Croatan National Forest Recreation Areas, Tryon Palace , Goose Creek State Park and Merchants Millpond State Park.

This is one of nine bicycle routes designated, signed and mapped by the North Carolina Department of Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Division.

External links

• The NC-DOT has route descriptions and maps.