- TripBuzz found 73 things to do with kids in or near Bald Head Island, North Carolina, including 68 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Southport, Carolina Beach, Oak Island and Kure Beach.
- From The Sail Shop Tours to Smith Island Museum, the Bald Head Island area offers 58 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Lighthouses and Golf.
- Historically known as Smith Island, Bald Head Island is located to the east of the Cape Fear River along North Carolina's Atlantic coast. The island is nicknamed 'Old Baldy' after a lighthouse of the same name that was constructed in 1817, the oldest in the state of North Carolina. Bald Head Island has a population of under 200.
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8.2 Miles
92%
351 votes
1610 Fort Fisher Boulevard, South, Wilmington, NC 28449
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Designed to keep the Wilmington port open during the Civil War, when Fort Fisher fell on January 15, 1865, it was one of the most decisive victories that proving that the North's victory. Visitors to the Fort Fisher State Historic Site see earthworks, and view a documentary, and shop.
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3003 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, NC 28465
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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
St. James Plantation offers three golf courses designed by Pete Dye, Hale Invin, and Tim Cole. In addition, they offer a hotel and housing development with tennis, fitness, and a marina.
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1000 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC 28449
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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.
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Southport, North Carolina is home to The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation. This spacious golf resort includes a championship course, a huge and lavishly-appointed lodge and a massive outdoor firepit.
9.0 Miles
92%
349 votes
1610 Fort Fisher Boulevard, South, Kure Beach, NC 28449
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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.
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3779 Members Club Blvd., Southport, NC 28461
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The Members Club at Saint John's Plantation is an 18-hole Hale Irwin golf course. Besides this golf course and a Pete Dye designed golf course, players can play tennis, swim, use the fitness center, boat from the marina, and eat at five restaurants.
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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.
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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.
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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.