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"An overview of the passenger ferries operating in North Carolina which is both practical and magical." —Sarah Bird Wright, author of Ferries of America: A Guide to Adventurous Travel

The Ferries of North Carolina
Traveling the State's Nautical Highways

Barbara Brannon
7 x 9, 200 pages; more than 200 original and historical photographs, custom maps, schedules, and driving directions
ISBN 0-9755910-2-9, trade paperback $16.95 USD

Most North Carolinians are familiar with some of the state's coastal ferries—perhaps from a trip to the Outer Banks or to Southport. But did you know that two-car cable ferries still ply the waters of three North Carolina Rivers? Or that the state-operated ferry system is the second largest in the nation?

The Ferries of North Carolina is the first comprehensive guide to all the state's passenger/vehicle ferries, covering waterways from the Cape Fear River to Currituck Sound. Each coastal and river route is described in full detail, including directions to landings, schedule and fare information, a guide to shore facilities and nearby accommodations and attractions, and interviews, anecdotes, and observations based on years of firsthand experience.

Maps and photos of each route are included, as are sections on the operation of ferries, the history of ferry travel in North Carolina, and helpful hints for ferry travelers. Whether you're already a fan of the state's picturesque and practical passenger ferries, or would like to know more, this book tells you everything you need to know to plan an enjoyable trip.

• Read the review in the Wilmington Star-News
www.ferriesofnorthcarolina.com/FerriesReviewSN041707.pdf (pdf)