- TripBuzz found 111 things to do with kids in or near Wilmington, North Carolina, including 88 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wrightsville Beach, Southport, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach.
- From Cape Fear Serpentarium to Children's Museum of Wilmington, the Wilmington area offers 61 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Zoos, History Museums and Military Museums.
- Located in the Southeastern portion of North Carolina, Wilmington is a large city resting on the Cape Fear River. And with much of its economy centered on high-tech fields such as telecommunications, the community continues to grow. The city is also important to the film industry with EUE/Screen Gems Studio calling Wilmington home. Other nearby attractions include live theater, several museums and a local symphony orchestra.
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Visitors can explore a historic fort that spans over 2800 acres at Fort Caswell. The fort was originally constructed in 1825 to strengthen the areas defenses against notorious pirates like Blackbeard.
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Visitors can enjoy deep sea fishing charters and scenic boat tours aboard the King Coffin III and Playin Hooky with Oak Island Charters. The fishing trips are lead by Captain Bob Merritt, who has 45 years of experience.
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Accessible only by ferry or private boat, the Bald Head Island Club offers a golf club, a heated 25-meter pool swimming pool, a children's water slide, a croquet course, four tennis courts, and children's programs. The club also offers weddings.
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The light first shone from Bald Head lighthouse on December 23, 1794, making it the first lighthouse in North Carolina. It was used until 1935 when the lighthouse at Cape Fear was completed, and now visitors can climb the 112 stairs to the top.
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Enjoy bird watching while taking in views of the marsh at Kent Mitchell Nature Trail. Quiet and somewhat secluded, it is a great place for a relaxing or romantic walk.
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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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Mia's Marketplace offers over 100 different candies, including 32 flavors of taffy. In addition, the store offers cards, books, candles, beach items, bath products, baby items, jewelry, and home accessories.
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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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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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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!