- 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 large surf shop that stocks a variety of apparel and equipment, Local Call Surf Shop offers plenty of space for visitors to browse. The store stocks surf boards, shoes, clothing, and paraphernalia.
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The cash only admission to the Cape Fear Serpentarium is well worth it as visitors see at least 23 species of venomous snakes, at least six species of constrictors, and at least three species of crocodiles, and four species of Great Lizards. Visitors can also watch feedings.
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Up to 49 visitors can enjoy a ride on the fully enclosed catamaran owned by Wilmington Water Tours. Available tours include sunset cruises, historical tours, and tours of the Cape Fear waterway. The boat offers alcoholic drinks.
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Featuring many exhibits for children to play on, Children's Museum of Wilmington offers a variety of activities to keep them entertained. They have a spaceship, playhouse, audio room, and wooden boat. They also have a petting zoo.
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Visitors can take a surfboard out on the waves for the first time with an experienced instructor at Carolina School of Surf. The school runs kid-friendly surf camps where visitors can learn the basics of surfing.
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The Henrietta III is a steamboat similar to the Henrietta that sailed the waters near Wilmington in 1817. Cape Fear Riverboats, Incorporated offers dinner cruises, murder mysteries, sunset cruises, and sightseeing cruises, aboard the boat.
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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.
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With other 35 years of experience, Captain Alan Held who conducts Sail Wilmington NC can be a valuable tour guide. Guests can arrange for private one hour tours on his 30 foot boat called Jammin along the river front.
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Featuring professional actors, City Stage Theatre offers the community a variety of musicals, comedies, and plays to attend. The top level of the theater is a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city.
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Barrier Island Excursions is a tour company that offers stand-up paddle boarding tours, scenic boat tours, a sunset cruise, and combo tours. Activities that are supported by the tours include bird watching, wine tastings, and photography.