What’s New in Kure Beach, NC
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Fort Fisher State Historic Site
Fort Fisher State Historic Site is now open after extensive renovations. The new Visitors Center includes a 24,000-square-foot building featuring a multi-purpose room, auditorium and expanded exhibits.
New exhibits include the "Fall of Fort Fisher," which delves into the fort's impact on the end of the Civil War. Additional exhibits examine the role of the United States Colored Troops, the Junior Reserves during the Civil War and the fort's WWII significance. The Underwater Archaeology Branch of North Carolina, which is located on the premises, also has a new conservation lab with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.
The Proximity
Nearby on the island, a new mixed-use development area is bringing regional favorites to the area in 2025. The Proximity will feature shops, restaurants, a fitness center and more. Local favorites like Drift Coffee & Kitchen, K38 Baja Mexican Grill, and Boombalatti’s Homemade Ice Cream will be opening in 2025. Island Passage, Sweetwater Surf Shop, and Axis Fitness will offer diverse retail and lifestyle experiences.
Did You Know?
The Amazon Studio series drama, “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” returned to Kure Beach in 2024 to film the upcoming third season. Expected to premiere in summer 2025, the series' first two seasons are available to stream now on Prime Video.
The upcoming romantic comedy film "Merv," starring Zooey Deschanel and Charlie Cox, filmed in Kure Beach in 2024. The production gave the Kure Beach Fishing Pier a makeover to set the scene for the movie. Directed by Jessica Swale, the film recently wrapped and is anticipated to release in 2025.
