Lane’s Ferry Dock & Grill is a lunch and dinner joint that’s found within a small residential-looking structure near the Cape Fear River. Though the region is little-known and seldom visited, the restaurant, and the surrounding area itself, has quite a history. Since 1881, this little corner of the Cape Fear area has always served as a dock landing and local store, and the restaurant, which was built in 1932, continues a decades’ old tradition of southern hospitality and a welcome diversion from a long trip along the coast.
The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch, and hungry patrons will find a nice dose of southern staples on the small but appetite-appeasing menu. For breakfast, patrons can munch on a bacon, sausage or bologna sandwich, or can enjoy a big breakfast plate or omelet with grits or hash browns. For lunch, grab a single or double cheeseburger, a Philly cheese steak, a BBQ sandwich or plate with slaw, an oven roasted turkey melt, or a “Famous Mac Attack Hot Dog,” which is wrapped with bacon, topped with a half dozen condiments like chili and cheese, and which is named after the restaurant proprietor, Kenny "Big Mac" McManus. As a subtle local attraction and a good rest stop for travelers, Lane’s Ferry Dock & Grill is a can’t-miss destination for history and food lovers.
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You’ve made the drive, gathered the family, packed the cooler with lunches and drinks, and you’re heading out onto the sand on a bright Summer day. You unfold your beach chair and SNAP, it breaks, or bends, or the rotting fabric rips. It happens to the best of us. We’ve checked dozens of chair reviews and features. Here are our picks for best beach chair.
The Bald Head Island Ferry Terminal is the gateway to exploring the small, but popular paradise of Bald Head Island. Located on the northern edge of the roughly 5 square mile island, and bordering the Cape Fear River, the terminal deposits visitors in the heart of the action. With two major property management companies located within walking distance, in addition to the Bald Head Island Marina, the Marsh Harbor Inn, and a number of transportation options, first-time visitors will have so problem stepping off the docks and finding their way towards a great weekly vacation, or a fun day trip on the beach.
"Chic Shellter" is a vacation dream. Centrally located near the BHI Club and Marina with vistas of the Oak Island light and West Beach, this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath is ideal for enormous families, girls/golf weekends and everything in between. Gorgeously appointed and professionally supplied and styled by a BHI premiere interior designer, this home will not disappoint. A 5 min. walk to the beach access, this home features a gourmet kitchen, bar, two living spaces, 2 porches. Conveniences galore!This home is a reverse floor plan with the main living/dining/kitchen/powder and furnished covered porch on the 2nd floor. The attractively appointed living room includes two couches, swivel seating and a picture frame Intelligent TV. The completely outfitted kitchen includes a dining bar to seat 4 and GE Profile appliances. The cavernous dining room offers seating for 8 with additional seating for 4 at the breakfast bar. A wine/drink refrigerator will chill your drinks of choice while you make beverages or coffee at the constructed-in bar. Also on this floor is a powder bath. Gather on the covered porch overlooking the River and the Oak Island Lighthouse. West Beach is a 2 min. walk! The first floor consists of a roomy porch leading into a gathering space/den complete with a sectional and TV. Also on the first floor are all 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. The spacious primary bedroom features a king bed, sitting area and TV, ensuite bathroom (shower) and walk-in closet. Bedroom 2 also includes a king and ensuite bathroom (shower). Bedroom 3 is a spacious bunk room with 2 sets of bunk beds (additional long twins over queens). It shares a hall bathroom with shower/tub. Bedroom 4 is a queen bedroom that also shares the hall bathroom. Bedroom 5 is a queen bedroom with ensuite bathroom (shower/tub). Included are exceptional linens for a good nighttime's sleep, plush towels for bath and beach and a entirely supplied kitchen. Other kitchen amenities include: blander, panini press, waffle iron, Crock Pot, and a crab pot. The home includes 2 golf carts (a 4 seater and 6 seater), a portable crib, high chair, beach chairs and umbrellas available for use. There is also a gas grille and charcoal grille, a spacious/enclosed outdoor shower. We have a phenomenal hammock on our porch and a corn hole set is available for guests. A Bald Head Island Club Temporary Membership is available for an additional fee.
- Bald Head Island
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 12