
Towering cliffs and scenic trails await at Raven Rock State Park, where the Cape Fear River carves through ancient stone. Military buffs can explore the General William C. Lee Airborne Museum, filled with fascinating parachute infantry artifacts. The Stars Theater and Arts Center showcases local talent in productions that punch above their weight for a small town. After a day of outdoor adventure, knock down a few pins at Buffaloe Lanes Erwin Family Bowling Center. Golf enthusiasts shouldn't miss Chicora Golf Course, where fairways offer surprising challenges without country club pretension. For a perfect day, grab breakfast downtown before heading to the river for fishing or kayaking – just remember to wave at the locals who've been casting lines here for generations.

