- TripBuzz found 119 things to do with kids in or near Southport, North Carolina, including 99 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington, Carolina Beach and Oak Island.
- From Cape Fear Watersports to The Adventure Company- Day Tours, the Southport area offers 58 different types of family activities, including: Golf, Sailboat Tours, Specialty Museums and Boat Tours.
- Famous for it's idyllic scenery, the city of Southport is an affluent waterfront community that has been featured in many television shows and films. Nicholas Spark's Safe Haven, A Walk To Remember and Nights In Rodanthe used the town as it's scenic, romantic backdrop as did the creators of Dawson's Creek and Matlock. The city is also the location for the states Fourth of July Festival, attracting 50,000 visitors annually.
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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.
19.8 Miles
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900 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC
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At Fort Fisher Recreation Area visitors can touch a bamboo shark, talk to a SCUBA driver, and climb on play equipment. Visitors can also see animals being fed, including freshwater carp, striped bass and sturgeon.
20.8 Miles
The 250-acre Greenfield Park is a recreational park that includes 2 tennis courts, a skate park, an outdoor amphitheater, and boat rentals. The park has opportunities for swimming, fishing, and mountain biking.
21.7 Miles
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5320 Oleander Dr., Wilmington, NC 28403
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The water park is the main draw to Jungle Rapid Family Fun Park since it utilizes most of the attraction's space and features a wave pool, children's play area, and several small water slides. There are also go karts, laser tag, and miniature gold.
21.9 Miles
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.
21.9 Miles
116 Orange Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
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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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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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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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The USS Battleship North Carolina was used as a battleship in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Visitors to the ship can tour it, hear oral histories, view photographs, and see momentos.