Services and Information: Recreation and Culture
Access North Carolina
A vacation and travel guide for people with disabilities. Accessibility ratings are provided for different types of disabilities, including vision loss, deaf and hard of hearing, and physical disabilities.
Website: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/document/access-north-carolina
Aquariums
Fort Fisher, Pine Knoll Shores, Roanoke Island, Jennette's Pier
Website: http://www.ncaquariums.com/
Artist Directory
Film, literary, performing and visual artists. A creative industry database for artists, arts organizations and the public.
Website: http://search.ncarts.org/
Beach and Waterfront Access
Map to help you find public beach and waterfront access sites, with parking and restroom info
Bicycle Routes & Maps
Plan your next bicycle ride using the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Bike Routs app, which features turn-by-turn directions, destination information and elevation profiles.
Website: https://www.ncdot.gov/travel-maps/maps/Pages/bike-routes.aspx
Boat and Jet Ski Registration and Renewal
Or purchase a duplicate
Website: http://www.ncwildlife.org/Boating/Registration-Titling
Boating
Boaters can explore more than 5,000 miles of North Carolina waters. Find a boat ramp near you. Title and register your vessel. Get information on regulations and safety requirements here.
Website: http://www.ncwildlife.org/Boating
Boating Access Locator
With more than 300,000 registered vessels in North Carolina, boating is one of the state’s most popular activities year-round. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission provides more than 200 free Boating Access Areas (BAA) to 80 different bodies of water.
Clean Water Management Trust Fund
We award grants to non-profit and governmental organizations to protect land for natural, historical and cultural benefit, limit encroachment on military installations, restore degraded streams, and develop and improve stormwater treatment technology.
Website: https://cwmtf.nc.gov/