Fort Fisher
Fort Fisher was a Confederate fort during the American Civil War.
A landmark, 2 mi south of Kure Beach
Kure Beach is the nearest base
Kure Beach is 2 miles north, with 17 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1861
Fort Fisher dates from 1861. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, September, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 66–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Kure Beach. Green months are the mild ones.
Fort Fisher
Fort Fisher was a Confederate fort during the American Civil War. It protected the vital trading routes of the port at Wilmington, North Carolina, from 1861 until its capture by the Union in 1865. The fort was located on one of Cape Fear River's two outlets to the Atlantic Ocean on what was then known as Federal Point or Confederate Point and today is known as Pleasure Island. The strength of Fort Fisher led to its being called the Southern Gibraltar and the "Malakoff Tower of the South". The battle of Fort Fisher was the most decisive battle of the Civil War fought in North Carolina.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1861
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1961) · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 19K a year
Where to stay near Fort Fisher
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Carolina Beach (29) and Wilmington (84).
Carolina Beach
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
6,870 people · 37% vacation homes
5 mi north of Fort Fisher
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fort Fisher | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Beach 37% vacation homes | 5 mi north | 10 min | 29 15 hotels · 8 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 6,870 | $566K | C− |
| Wilmington | 17 mi north | 25 min | 84 57 hotels · 6 motels · 15 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds | 126,809 | $384K | D |
| Kure Beach 39% vacation homes | 2 mi north | 5 min | 17 5 hotels · 8 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 2,145 | $735K | — |
| Southport | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 17 7 hotels · 1 motel · 8 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park | 4,434 | $438K | — |
| Oak Island 45% vacation homes | 14 mi west | 20 min | 13 5 hotels · 5 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 9,337 | $457K | — |
| Bald Head Island 80% vacation homes | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 279 | $1,367K | — |
| Wrightsville Beach 47% vacation homes | 18 mi northeast | 25 min | 14 10 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 2,397 | $1,169K | D |
| Silver Lake | 12 mi north | 20 min | 5 5 hotels | 6,563 | $326K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Fort Fisher
Other well-known places within 60 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
16 mi GardenOrton Plantation
25 mi MuseumBrunswick Town
59 mi BeachGrand Strand
39 mi LighthouseFrying Pan Shoals Light
35 mi National BattlefieldMoores Creek National Battlefield56K visitors a year
3in town MuseumFort Fisher Visitor Center418 mi GardenAirlie Gardens
59 mi Theme parkFamily Kingdom Amusement ParkPhoto credits
Orton Plantation: AgnosticPreachersKid., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Brunswick Town: Brunswick1726, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Strand: Phil Guest from Bournemouth, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Frying Pan Shoals Light: U.S. Department of Defense, Public domain · Moores Creek National Battlefield: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Fort Fisher Visitor Center: TomasVial, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Family Kingdom Amusement Park: Fk714, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Fort Fisher
What town is Fort Fisher near?
Kure Beach, NC, about 2 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Fort Fisher?
March, April, May, September, October and November, with highs of 66–83°.
What is the closest airport to Fort Fisher?
Wilmington (ILM), about 21 miles away. The nearest big hub is Myrtle Beach (MYR), about 61 miles.
Where should I stay near Fort Fisher?
Carolina Beach (5 mi, 29 places to stay), Wilmington (17 mi, 84 places to stay) and Kure Beach (2 mi, 17 places to stay).
Tips from people in Kure Beach
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