The State Of North Carolina
North Carolina Through Nicholas Sparks' Eyes
Hampton
Hampton, based on the Blue Mountain Region of North Carolina, is an idyllic mountain setting for The Lucky One. Surrounded by mountains, lakes and streams, Hampton boasts a near-perfect climate and a place of true serenity. It provides the ideal location for the small-town community described in The Lucky One, where a stranger’s search for love yields more than he could have ever imagined.
Edenton, known as "The South’s Prettiest Small Town", is the first permanent settlement of North Carolina. Rich in colonial history, visitors can revisit Edenton’s colonial past simply by walking the beautiful historic district that is still home to original, restored homes. The town is built on the waterfront, and what once served as a port of call now welcomes locals and visitors alike for pleasure boaters and water sports. Off the beaten path, travelers will find quiet bed and breakfasts and wide countryside which was once home to rich plantations. Bucolic Edenton provides the ideal setting for eternal love in Nicholas Sparks’ beloved novel, The Rescue.
At the tip of the Southern Outer Banks lies the beach town of Rodanthe (pronounced “Ro-DAN-thee), bordered on both sides by sand dunes and water. Rodanthe, part of the tri-city region that includes the towns of Waves and Salvo, is a place where people come for quiet relaxation on the sound. Rodanthe is also a more active town, popular for water and wind sports on the windy beach shores. The town also provides numerous and unique shops and restaurants. Tucked-away and peaceful, Rodanthe provides the ideal location for two worn-down people to find a second chance at love.
The Notebook, The Wedding, A Bend in the Road
New Bern, the setting for The Notebook, The Wedding, A Bend in the Road, and the home of Nicholas himself, is a quiet town on the coast of North Carolina. Located in Craven County, New Bern is the second oldest town in North Carolina. It is a town rich in American history, a site of Civil War battle, and the birthplace of Pepsi-Cola. New Bern’s downtown is bustling with restaurants and entertainment, and the town’s southern reaches are home to the quieter Croatan National Forest. With historic homes, beautiful gardens, and quaint shops, New Bern provides the ideal setting for The Notebook, which takes us back in time to a quiet and romantic period in the city’s history, as well as The Wedding and A Bend in the Road.
Pamlico County (home of the fictitious city of Boone Creek)
Pamlico County, the county that inspired the fictitious city of "Boone Creek" where At First Sight and True Believer take place, is a coastal land with wide-open spaces and calming expanses of water. The county was historically an entry point for English explorers who, in the 1500s, entered the area through the Pamlico Sound. Today, the natural environment plays an important role in the county’s economy, which is tied to farming, fishing, forestry and tourism. Because Pamlico County is so peaceful and harmonious with the natural environment, it is becoming a significant destination for recreation and retirement. "Boone Creek", imagined by Nicholas Sparks to be like many of the small towns in the area, is the ideal location for Jeremy Marsh, the ultimate New Yorker, to find respite – and mystery – in the creeks, woods, and marshes of Pamlico County.
Swansboro, the setting for Nicholas Sparks’ romantic thriller, The Guardian, is a historical waterfront community located where the White Oak River spills into the Atlantic Ocean. Known as "The Friendly City By the Sea", Swansboro’s laid back atmosphere of Eastern North Carolina is evident in the vibrant community between neighbors and businesses that give it a small-town feel. Swansboro has many things to see, from the unique waterfront shops, boutiques, and dining, to outdoor activities like boating, water sports, and fishing. The open spaces, unspoiled beaches, and miles of coasts make it the perfect setting for Sparks to weave a suspenseful tale of mystery and desire in The Guardian.
The Choice, A Walk to Remember
Located in North Carolina’s Inner Banks, Beaufort (pronounced "BO-furt", to distinguish it from a South Carolina town of the same name) is a seaport town rich in maritime history. Established in 1709 as a trade and customs port, Beaufort is the third oldest town in the state and is steeped in colonial charm. Beaufort was also frequented by the infamous pirate, Blackbeard, and his shipwreck, The Queen Anne’s Revenge, is a major attraction on exhibit in the town. Nowadays, Beaufort is known as a summer retreat, where visitors and resident alike can enjoy the shopping and dining on the waterfront district, or take ferries to nearby Cape Lookout, Shackleford Banks, or Carrot Island, where wild horses roam free. Quiet and quaint, historic Beaufort provides the ideal setting for A Walk to Remember, and The Choice.
Dear John, Message in a Bottle, The Last Song
Situated on the southeastern coast of North Carolina, Wilmington is a charming port city near the Cape Fear Coast beach community. Rich in naval history, Wilmington is a modern city with so much to see and do; from a WWII battleship to a Hollywood movie production studio, cobblestone streets with horse-drawn carriages to music festivals, history museums to contemporary art galleries, elegant restaurants to welcoming nightspots, Wilmington has something for everyone. Wilmington’s thriving beach community makes it the perfect location for chance encounters between lovers – young and old – in Nicholas Spark’s beloved novels, The Last Song, Dear John and Message in a Bottle.
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