What to do and see in Southport, North Carolina (NC): The Best Free Things to do

Trinity United Methodist church was established in 1798. The current church building was erected in 1889 by ship builders Henry and J.N. Daniel with help from church member, S.W. Lehew. The sanctuary features two of the area’s best stained-glass windows, Carolina pine diagonally paneled walls, and a beaded ceiling. The clapboard exterior includes shingle-style detailing and a gabled bell tower. Al

Maritime museum focusing on the history of local waterways plus exhibits on piracy, shipwrecks & storms. The Mission of the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport is to collect, preserve and interpret material culture pertinent to the maritime history of the Lower Cape Fear region.

Uncorked by the Sea Wine Shop & Gallery is the place to go for great wine, original art and carefully selected gifts and decorative accessories in Southport. The wine selection ranges from affordable everyday wine to special occasion fine wine. Enjoy free daily tastings. You're always welcome to linger a while and enjoy a glass of wine at the Wine Bar or sit outside at one of the bistro tables and enjoy a sunny afternoon. With its Coastal Living style decor, Uncorked is a treat to visit. Free WiFi is also available to Uncorked shoppers.

In the heart of downtown Southport, NC come taste international award-winning wines made by Silver Coast Winery. In addition to our wines, we feature 6 craft beers on tap. The taps change frequently, so come often. After a day of antiquing come enjoy a wine or beer tasting or a glass of wine or pint while you browse our gift shop. The wine labels and art gallery feature works by local artists. Special events include wine and chocolate and wine and cheese pairings. The art gallery is a great setting for a bridal shower, private wine tasting and other events. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 11am to 8pm and Sunday from noon to 5pm. Wine tastings daily. Host a birthday party, bridal shower, anniversary party or other private event in our art gallery and tasting room.

The Franklin Square Gallery is in the heart of the art scene in historic Southport, North Carolina, a rewarding and wonderful place to visit. With over one hundred artists displaying their paintings and pottery, you are sure to find the art you are searching for. WE’RE LOCAL. The member artists come from throughout southeastern North Carolina, from Wilmington to Pinehurst, and even to Myrtle Beach, bringing with them many different styles and techniques. The Associated Artists of Southport started the gallery in the seventies with only twelve members, in the former Southport school house and town hall. Over the years talented artists from the area discovered the site and made it their home. WE’RE A SHOWCASE FOR TALENT. Artists with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of styles have their work on display. There are paintings in oil, acrylic, and watercolor depicting local scenes or European villages. The 2-D art is also available in prints, notecards, and miniatures.