- The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Topsail Beach, North Carolina, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Playgrounds, History Museums, Skating Rinks and Fishing.
- From Patio Playground to Missiles and more museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Topsail Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Surf City and Sneads Ferry.
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332 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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With trips ranging from half the day to full day, Wrightsville Beach Fishing takes visitors to Topsail Island and Bald Head Island's prime fishing spots. During the trip, visitors can catch mahi mahi, flounder, trout, and other fish species.
14.7 Miles
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120 Short Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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Vonda Kay Deep Sea Fishing, also known as Wrightsville Beach Charter Fishing, offers half day and full day charter fishing trips aboard a 72 foot custom twin diesel boat. Private charters are available by reservation.
15.3 Miles
Managed by the USDA Forest Service, the Island Creek Trail is a lovely half-mile hiking trail. It is fairly flat and suitable for novice hikers, and affords breathtaking views of native and transplanted vegetation. The trail is free to use.
15.4 Miles
The beautiful Airlie Gardens offers a 1.2-mile nature trail set among 50,000 azaleas, and 100,000 seasonal bulbs. The garden is often used for special event photography, as well as weddings.
15.9 Miles
Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, the New Hanover County Arboretum highlights seven acres of gardens. Classes are featured for individuals who are interested in becoming Master Gardeners. A Master Gardener Clinic is featured for diagnosing plant problems as well.
18.9 Miles
Established in 1980, the Thurston Art Gallery is a location that displays and sells a number of artistic works and items. These include local art, shirts, jewelry, totebags, and many other items.
19.3 Miles
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900 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC
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At Fort Fisher Recreation Area visitors can touch a bamboo shark, talk to a SCUBA driver, and climb on play equipment. Visitors can also see animals being fed, including freshwater carp, striped bass and sturgeon.
19.4 Miles
Snead's Ferry's Tiki Bar/ VooDoo Lounge is a hookah bar and music club. It hosts dancing, parties, live music, and special events, and serves a full array of drinks from the bar.
19.7 Miles
Cape Fear Museum is the oldest history museum in North Carolina, and contains more than 52,000 artifacts, although visitors see just a small fraction of those. The museum contains exhibits on Michael Jordan, North Carolina natural history, transportation and history of the region, and the city's racial history.
19.8 Miles
With Mahanaim Adventures - Kayaking Day Adventures, visitors can explore the region's creeks, rivers, basins, and islands by kayak with an experienced guide. Each trip has a different theme, from eco-tours to sunset trips.