Things to Do with Kids in Wilmington, NC

  • 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.
  • 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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13.8 Miles
98% 60 votes
Surfing Lessons 308 South Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 MoreLess Info
Carolina Beach, North Carolina is home to the Tony Silvagni Surf School. The school offers private and small-group surfing instruction, intensive summer surfing camps and is one of the few surfing schools offering multi-day surfing tours.
15.7 Miles
86% 21 votes
Natural Landmarks Kure Beach, Kure Beach, NC MoreLess Info
The only natural rock formation of its kind in the state, Coquina Outcrop is a scenic spot that is visible only at low tide. The area features scenic views, and is suitable for swimming.
15.8 Miles
87% 47 votes
Parks 105 Atlantic Ave, Kure Beach, NC MoreLess Info
A multi-purpose outdoor area, Oceanfront Park is a premier event space for musical concerts and other performances. With views of the Atlantic Ocean, it is also a popular venue for special events such as weddings and birthday celebrations.
15.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 105 Atlantic Avenue, Kure Beach, NC 28449 MoreLess Info
The Kure Beach Oceanfront Park & Pavilion is a recreational park that features a pavilion, public restrooms, a kiddie play area, benches, and swings. The park is available for rent for weddings or birthday parties.
15.9 Miles
90% 290 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 100 Atlantic Avenue, Kure Beach, NC 28449 MoreLess Info
Located on Kure Beach in North Carolina, the Kure Beach Pier is a fantastic sport fishing destination. The pier is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Alcohol is forbidden.
15.9 Miles
85% 13 votes
Arcades 111 K Ave, Kure Beach, NC 28428 MoreLess Info
Hi-Tech Arcade is a quaint and casual local hangout in Kure Beach. Popular with both kids and adults the arcade offers both new and nostalgic video games as well as the classics like skee ball, basketball and car racing.
16.0 Miles
92% 25 votes
Kayaking Kure Beach, NC MoreLess Info
Founded in 1998, Kayak Carolina is based in Kure Beach, North Carolina. The kayak tour company provides kayak instruction and kayak rentals as well as kid camps. Marine education trips are also featured by the tour company.
16.0 Miles
70% 10 votes
Fishing Kure Beach, NC 28449 MoreLess Info
A popular fishing spot for local fisherman, Kure Beach Fishing Pier has a wooden boardwalk for visitors to walk on. Visitors can see the fishermen in action, as well as spot birds like pelicans.
16.0 Miles
- 1 votes
Military Museums National Guard Training Center, PO Box 148, Kure Beach, NC 28449 MoreLess Info
North Carolina Military History Museum promotes the study and preservation of the state's military history and the role played by the State in every conflict in American History. The museum displays military artifacts, photographs, papers, and other memorabilia.
17.5 Miles
92% 349 votes
Historic Sites 1610 Fort Fisher Boulevard, South, Kure Beach, NC 28449 MoreLess Info
The Fort Fisher Historic Site was an important location to the Confederacy as it was used to run supplies to the Confederate army. Located at Kure Beach, the fort is the site of two major battles of the Civil War.
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