- The list below includes 80 free or cheap things to do in or near Southport, North Carolina, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Kayaking, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
- From Waterfront Park to Price's Creek Lighthouse, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Southport and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach.
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10.7 Miles
Tasting History takes visitors on a tasting tour of Carolina Beach, where they learn about the history of the surrounding island and experience tastings from selected restaurants. The tour is 2 1/2 hours and includes 5-6 restaurants.
10.7 Miles
67%
370 votes
Carolina Beach Ave S. & Harper Ave, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Ranked as one of the top ten boardwalks in the nation, the Carolina Beach Boardwalk is bustling with shops and other family fun. Music, amusement rides, weekly fireworks, and specialty stores keep visitors coming back.
10.7 Miles
As a coastal park, Carolina Beach has a variety of restaurants and shops for visitors to explore. The beach has a wooden boardwalk where visitors can lounge and enjoy the ocean views.
10.9 Miles
89%
278 votes
1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Photographers, botanists and nature lovers frequent Carolina Beach State Park in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. This scenic park is particularly notable for its natural population of rare, carnivorous Venus Flytrap plants.
10.9 Miles
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5 votes
906 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Carolina Beach Jungle Mini Golf is a beachside 18 hole miniature golf course with a jungle theme to its decor and obstacles. The facility also features a six stall batting cage structure and an arcade.
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1121 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Run by the Federal Point Historic Preservation Society, the Federal Point History Center houses museum displays featuring local history from prehistoric, colonial, and civil war periods, development of current attractions, a research library, archives, and a gift-shop.
12.3 Miles
72%
43 votes
1810 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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One of the few fishing piers left on Carolina Beach is Carolina Beach Fishing Pier. The pier offers a small cafe and tackle shop and is a prime spot for relaxation and fishing for a variety of species.
12.4 Miles
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1818 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Located along the Atlantic Ocean, The North End - Freeman Park provides a beach area and water access suitable boating, swimming, fishing and crabbing. The park allows vehicles on the beach and can be used for camping.
13.1 Miles
A part of the Carolina Beach, Freeman Park provides an opportunity for tourists to enjoy lots of water fun. This includes beach activities like kayaking, swimming, sun bathing and surfing, along with driving a 4x4 through the sand.
14.5 Miles
Holden Beach is ideal for those who want to enjoy sunbathing, swimming, and sand castle building on a quiet, clean, and uncrowded beach. Ideal for families, the area also features restaurants and other activities.