- Our list of the best things to do in Swansboro, North Carolina, features the top 81 nearby activities — including 30 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Swansboro, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Tours, Water Activities, Sights & Landmarks, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 12 things to do within the city of Swansboro, NC , followed by 70 popular activities in nearby cities, including Morehead City, Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Sneads Ferry, Havelock and New Bern
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36.5 Miles
The Missiles and More Museum contains a detailed history of naval and military activities in the Topsail Island region. The museum has several displays and a variety of pictures, films, and local artifacts available for viewing.
36.6 Miles
Since 1996, the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation facility has been treating injured and sick sea turtles. About 20 turtles at a time have their injuries cared for and viruses cured before they are released when feasible.
36.6 Miles
An amusement area for all ages, Patio Playground is a popular tourist destination on Topsail Beach. Along with miniature golf, visitors can also enjoy an arcade, ice cream shop and dancing on Friday nights.
37.5 Miles
Known for its sea turtle rescue programs, Topsail Island is located near Surf City, North Carolina. The Island also has beautiful beaches and a warm, welcome and active community. The Island is only accessible by boat or jetski.
44.5 Miles
Featuring four outdoor pools, West Water Park Inc has family oriented attractions such as water slides, swing ropes, and beach volleyball. The park has a roped off area for babies and parents in a 2 ft. deep pool.
44.8 Miles
One of the oldest remaining peanut plantations in North Carolina, the Poplar Grove Plantation was established in 1795. The home and site, which is located in Wilmington, North Carolina, opened as a museum in 1980.
44.9 Miles
Managed by the USDA Forest Service, the Island Creek Trail is a lovely half-mile hiking trail. It is fairly flat and suitable for novice hikers, and affords breathtaking views of native and transplanted vegetation. The trail is free to use.
47.4 Miles
89%
45 votes
100 N. Queen Street, Kinston, NC
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Featuring a rebuild of a Confederate Navy boat, Css Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center offers visitors displays of historical artifacts from that time. While touring the center, visitors will learn about the destruction of the ship.
47.4 Miles
100%
2 votes
118 S Queen Street, Kinston, NC 28501
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The Fire Station Museum-Caswell No 1 is a firefighter museum that displays a collection of helmets, nozzles, ladders, and fire extinguishers that span a 100-year time period. The museum is open on Saturdays from 10am-5pm.
47.6 Miles
89%
104 votes
311 N. Herritage Street, 127 W North Street, Kinston, NC 28501
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Started in 2008, Mother Earth Brewing features a full-scale brewery as well as a tap room for sampling beers or hosting events. Free public tours of the brewery are offered Tuesday through Saturday.