Free & Cheap Things to Do in Bald Head Island, NC

  • The list below includes 55 free or cheap things to do in or near Bald Head Island, North Carolina, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Lighthouses and Kayaking.
  • From Bald Head Island Lighthouse to Kent Mitchell Nature Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bald Head Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Oak Island and Southport.
  • The list below includes 55 free or cheap things to do in or near Bald Head Island, North Carolina, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Lighthouses and Kayaking.
  • From Bald Head Island Lighthouse to Kent Mitchell Nature Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bald Head Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Oak Island and Southport.
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8.7 Miles
50% 8 votes
Walking Trails 3003 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, NC 28465 MoreLess Info
The Environmental Overlook Trails on Oak Island, North Carolina are the ideal paths to take if you enjoy viewing wildlife. Paths span over sand dunes and give visitors a chance to see red foxes and loggerhead sea turtles upclose.
8.8 Miles
96% 222 votes
Historic Sites 1000 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC 28449 MoreLess Info
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area has six miles of beaches. Loggerhead sea turtles, piping plovers and other rare species, often frequent these beaches and visitors can sun, swim and fish.
9.0 Miles
92% 349 votes
Historic Sites 1610 Fort Fisher Boulevard, South, Kure Beach, NC 28449 MoreLess Info
The Fort Fisher Historic Site was an important location to the Confederacy as it was used to run supplies to the Confederate army. Located at Kure Beach, the fort is the site of two major battles of the Civil War.
9.5 Miles
80% 71 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 1409 E Beach Dr, Oak Island, NC 28465 MoreLess Info
A privately operated pier, Ocean Crest Pier is open from March through December, weather permitting. Daily and seasonal fishing passes are available, and a tackle shop offers rod rentals, tackle, bait, snacks, beverages and beer.
10.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
Walking Tours P. O. Box 103, Kure Beach, NC 28449 MoreLess Info
Pleasure Island Safari offers driving tours of the Pleasure Island area in the company's signature Land Rover, Zork. Up to eight can ride at once, and tours can be as brief as half an hour or half a day.
10.3 Miles
77% 26 votes
Battlefields Brunswick County NC, Oak Island, NC MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore a historic fort that spans over 2800 acres at Fort Caswell. The fort was originally constructed in 1825 to strengthen the areas defenses against notorious pirates like Blackbeard.
10.6 Miles
92% 25 votes
Kayaking Kure Beach, NC MoreLess Info
Founded in 1998, Kayak Carolina is based in Kure Beach, North Carolina. The kayak tour company provides kayak instruction and kayak rentals as well as kid camps. Marine education trips are also featured by the tour company.
10.6 Miles
70% 10 votes
Fishing Kure Beach, NC 28449 MoreLess Info
A popular fishing spot for local fisherman, Kure Beach Fishing Pier has a wooden boardwalk for visitors to walk on. Visitors can see the fishermen in action, as well as spot birds like pelicans.
10.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Military Museums National Guard Training Center, PO Box 148, Kure Beach, NC 28449 MoreLess Info
North Carolina Military History Museum promotes the study and preservation of the state's military history and the role played by the State in every conflict in American History. The museum displays military artifacts, photographs, papers, and other memorabilia.
10.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing 159 NW 3rd Street, Oak Island, NC 28465 MoreLess Info
Located on the Blue Water Point Marina, Fugitive Charter Boat is a business offering charter boat rentals to those who visit. During the trips, visitors are guided by experienced captains who teach about the local area while fishing.
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