- TripBuzz found 49 things to do with kids in or near Jacksonville, North Carolina, including 33 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Swansboro, Surf City, Emerald Isle and Sneads Ferry.
- From Lynwood Park Zoo to Equine Country, the Jacksonville area offers 56 different types of family activities, including: Family Fun Center, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Children's Play Area.
- Ranked in 2014 by Forbes as one of the Fastest Growing Small Cities in America, the charming city of Jacksonville is a popular residential and business community. To those visiting the area, the city offers multiple scenic, family-friendly city parks, local shopping centers and a selection of casual and fine dining.
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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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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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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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The Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier offers pier based fishing for all ages and relaxing views for visitors. A rental package for those without fishing equipment and free parking is available; no salt-water license needed. Daily, 3-day, and season passes are available.
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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!
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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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Many water-based activities are offered at Ohana Paddle Sports. They offer board rentals, a variety of lessons, bicycle rentals, and they also have a store to buy kayaking or surfing equipment.
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Visitors looking for a bottom fishing or trolling experience on the scenic Crystal Coast can sign up for half or full day excursions through Reel Life Adventures. Bait and tackle, ice, coolers, and trip photos are all provided.
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Croatan National Forest, 951 Perrytown Road, New Bern, NC 28562
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The nation’s only national forest saltwater trail, the Brice Creek Trail allows visitors to see and experience a variety of unique ecosystems. The trail stretches 100 miles, and offers wildlife viewing and fishing.