- TripBuzz found 114 things to do with kids in or near Carolina Beach, North Carolina, including 100 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington, Southport and Oak Island.
- From Tony Silvagni Surf School to Carolina Beach Arcade, the Carolina Beach area offers 58 different types of family activities, including: Piers & Boardwalks, Surfing Lessons, Arcades and Mini Golf.
- Carolina Beach is situated on a peninsula bordered by the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. While the permanent population of this resort town is rather small, it attracts a multitude of visitors during the summer who want access to the sandy beaches that make up the Carolina Beach State Park. The limited size of the town makes parking troublesome though, meaning most people use bikes or walk.
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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.
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National Guard Training Center, PO Box 148, Kure Beach, NC 28449
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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.
4.4 Miles
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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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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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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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Kure Beach Surf Camp offers a 3-day learn to surf vacation package. The camp provides all levels of lessons to all types of students. All surf camps have a minimum student to instructor ratio of 3:1.
6.4 Miles
Tregembo Animal Park has over 100 species of animals including Albino California Kingsnakes, North American alligators, Bengal tigers, two-toed sloths, and nine species of monkey. The Tregembo family has owned and operated the zoo since 1952.
8.7 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.
9.2 Miles
On the banks of the Cape Fear River, the Price's Creek Lighthouse sits on private property and is not open to the public. This lighthouse is one of only eight along the Cape Fear River that survived in the Civil War and remain standing today.
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330 Causeway Dr, Slip Number B-38, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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As a sight seeing tour of Wrightsville Beach, Captain Chazz Sailing Experience organizes scenic cruises that take place during sunset. The crew provides alcoholic beverages like champagne for guests to enjoy during the excursion.