Things to Do in Jacksonville, NC

  • Our list of the best things to do in Jacksonville, North Carolina, features the top 58 nearby activities — including 29 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Jacksonville, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Tours, Museums & Galleries, and Outdoor Places.
  • The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Jacksonville, NC , followed by 42 popular activities in nearby cities, including Surf City, Swansboro, Emerald Isle and Sneads Ferry
  • Our list of the best things to do in Jacksonville, North Carolina, features the top 58 nearby activities — including 29 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Jacksonville, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Tours, Museums & Galleries, and Outdoor Places.
  • The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Jacksonville, NC , followed by 42 popular activities in nearby cities, including Surf City, Swansboro, Emerald Isle and Sneads Ferry
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18.7 Miles
96% 23 votes
Parks Highway 24,, Swansboro, NC MoreLess Info
Featuring T-shaped piers with benches and covered pavilions, Riverfront Park, Swansboro, NC offers visitors a view of White Oak River. The boardwalks have plaques that provide geographical information about the region.
18.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Marinas 106 Cedar Point Blvd, Swansboro, NC 28584 MoreLess Info
Featuring a parrot in its store, Dudley's Marina Inc has a facility with boat storage, docks, launch ramps, and more. The marina is located on the Crystal Coast and services a variety of boats.
19.1 Miles
96% 27 votes
Kayaking 160 Cedar Point Blvd., Swansboro, NC MoreLess Info
Located in Swansboro, North Carolina on the southern Outer Banks, Barrier Island Kayaks provides kayak rentals for sea kayaking enthusiasts. The facility offers guided tours and kayak instruction as well.
19.6 Miles
65% 20 votes
Golf 601 Pelitier Loop Rd, Swansboro, NC MoreLess Info
Located in Swansboro, North Carolina, the Silver Creek Golf Club is a Crystal Coast course that extends over 7,000 yards. Designed by Gene Hamm, the challenging course features a driving range and practice green for golfers to develop their skills.
19.8 Miles
98% 85 votes
Sailboat Tours Surf City, NC 28445 MoreLess Info
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.
21.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by beautiful oceanfront and dunes, Emerald Isle Woods Park offers 41 acres for enjoying outdoor activities. Visitors can walk, hike, bird-watch, grill, picnic, or do recreational water sports off the pier and floating dock.
22.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
Other Services 9106 B Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 MoreLess Info
Rent the items needed for an Emerald Isle vacation at Emerald Isle Beach Gear & Linens. Baby cribs, house linens and grills are available. For active individuals, stand-up paddleboards and bicycles are on the menu.
22.2 Miles
33% 3 votes
Mini Golf Islander Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 MoreLess Info
Featuring several models of Outer Banks lighthouses on the course, Lighthouse Golf Of Emerald Isle is an entertaining 18-hole mini-golf course. The course also features a snack bar and an amusement area equipped with bumper cars and bumper boats.
22.4 Miles
87% 15 votes
Surf Shop 200 Mallard Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 MoreLess Info
At the Hot Wax Surf Shop, visitors can take surfing lessons, rent gear, and book kayaking and paddleboarding trips. Surf camps are also available for those who want to learn from friendly and experienced teachers.
22.4 Miles
80% 35 votes
Water Parks 8915 Reed Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 MoreLess Info
Water Boggan is a water park that features wading pools, swimming pools, water slides, a kid's zone, a snack bar, and shady lounge areas. The park offers full-day and half-day passes.
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