With some great road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to experience everything that Jacksonville, 20 miles away, has to offer. See the sights beginning with Jacksonville Mall, Coastal Plains Raceway and Dragway and Lynnwood Park Zoo. Situated 25 miles away, Emerald Isle is another place to aim for. If you visit, make sure you check out Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, Emerald Isle Woods Park and Emerald Plantation.