Welcome to Shallotte! Before you get your adventure underway, it’s helpful to know a few things about where you’re headed. So flatten out your map, grab a pencil and let’s get started.This town sits 28 miles to the southeast of Whiteville, and 348 miles south of Washington, the nation’s capital.If you’d like some handy hints about where to go and what to see while you’re here, why not wind down the window of your rental car and strike up a conversation with some of the residents? With roughly 4,000 people living in this part of Brunswick County, you’re bound to cross paths with a few friendly locals willing to pass on their suggestions.