- TripBuzz found 65 things to do with kids in or near Emerald Isle, North Carolina, including 56 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Beaufort, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach and Swansboro.
- From Emerald Isle Adventures to Water Boggan, the Emerald Isle area offers 50 different types of family activities, including: Mini Golf, Water Parks, Movie Theaters and Parks.
- Located on the Bogue Banks, Emerald Isle in Cateret County, North Carolina is home to less than 4,000 natives. Despite this small population, the area is a popular tourist attraction, receiving up to 50,000 visitors during the summer. Houses and condominiums line the Crystal Coast oceanfront and maintain the family-friendly atmosphere of the area.
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Open seasonally, Lynwood Park Zoo is a popular tourist destination in the late spring and summer months. The zoo is home to an array of animals including zebras, sheep, pigs, alligators and owls.
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Suitable for birthday parties and other group gatherings, Southwest Paintball is equipped with many fields for play. A full-service paintball center, there is also an equipment and supply store on site.
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Offering tours of Topsail Island, Tiki Tours - Day Tours features a pontoon boat that can seat large groups. Tours focus on the natural scenery as well as the colorful history of the area.
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The main focus of Thirty Acres & a Mule Farm is the activity of gem panning for the entire family. Gems that have been found on site can be assessed by a a professional to see if they can be polished and cut.
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Guests aboard the Belle of Topsail sight-see in style as they cruise around the North Carolina coast. Captain David Luther is also an ordained minister and often performs weddings aboard the boat, a charming vintage-inspired vessel that holds up to 49 adults.
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201 New River Drive, Surf City, NC 28445
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Topsail Island Trading Company offers precision nautical weather and tide instruments including barometers, weather stations, and tide clocks. The company also offers jewelry from many artist including Donald Wong and Waxing Poetic by Paglei along with fudge, including 16 flavors of chocolate fudge.
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Offering surf camps for all ages, Surf City Surf Camp teaches visitors the basics of surfing with an ecological twist. All of the instructors are knowledgeable about marine studies and teach about the marine life during the camp.
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Soundside Park serves as a family-friendly recreational facility with several boardwalks around its edges, complete with a fishing pier and viewing decks. Attractions include multiple slides, swings, an extensive playground, and a climbing wall.
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Destroyed by passing hurricanes and rebuilt several times, Surf City Pier offers fishing spots with a tackle shop, cleaning stations, and bait area. The pier also has shops that sell souvenirs and a burger joint.
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Beginner and advanced lessons are offered at the Surf City Surf School that includes boards, ocean safety information, and common surf knowledge. Lessons take around one to one and a half hours and there's a free t-shirt for every student!