Tour Overview
Do you know jet engine propulsion was tested on Topsail Island in 1946-48?
This easy, free, one-mile walking tour will take you on a fun, historical adventure through the downtown area of the Town of Topsail Beach. This hike will accommodate strollers and folks with limited mobility.
This tour is presented by the Historical Society of Topsail Island - a non profit organization dedicated to the collection, preservation and promotion of the history of the Greater Topsail Island area.
Preserving the Past, Enjoying the Present, Building the Future.
Our website is topsailhistoricalsociety.org. Please consider making a donation to help us continue our work of preservation and education.
Spread out the map so you can see the numbers and follow along.
Stops
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Stop 1: Assembly Building 720 Channel Blvd
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Stop 2: Breezeway Restaurant and Hotel
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Stop 3: Topsail Beach Town Center Park
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Stop 4: Gift Basket
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Stop 5: Beach Shop and Grill
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Stop 7: Control Tower for Operation Bumble Bee
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Stop 8: Patio Playground
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Stop 9: Missile Tower # 1
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Stop 10: Topsail Beach Town Hall
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Stop 11: Post Office and Skating Rink
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Stop 12: New Topsail Market
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Stop 13: Assembly Building
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