Located in Onslow County, Jacksonville is this county's largest city and a major commercial hub. Jacksonville, about an hour's drive down Highway 24, is also home of Marine Corps Base Camp LeJeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River. The bases house the largest Marine expeditionary group in the world. Once a rural farm area, Jacksonville has grown to the state's 7th largest commercial center, and the Marine bases are a major source of economic success in the area.
The area's extraordinary beauty offers visitors diverse recreational sites and sports. Coastal marshes, waterways and river areas are home to migratory shore birds and offer visitors a natural playground to enjoy the sun and surf. Hammocks Beach State Park and Topsail Island both have Sea Turtle Programs. Onslow's beaches have been the sea turtles favorite nesting site for many years. Recreational activities in the area include fresh and salt water fishin, fishing tournaments, abundant boat access areas, and marinas conveniently located. The Atlantic Ocean and Intercoastal Waterway makes it easy to enjoy a variety of water activities.
For more outdoor fun, try one of many beautiful and challenging golf courses, parks, or recreational centers. The recently NASCAR-sanctioned Coastal Plains Raceway is one of the area's favorite attractions.
A variety of products and services from essentials to luxuries can be found in Jacksonville's many shops and stores. Jacksonville's wide array of restaurants offer quality foods and service and are sure to satisfy any palate, as well as make your dining an experience to remember.
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