- 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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The 153-foot, still-operating, Oak Island Lighthouse is open for public tours to the second level between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The 131-step tour to the top is open year-round by reservation.
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The Sail Shop offers kayak trips on Bald Head Island's tidal creeks, surfing instruction, sailing instruction around Bald Head Island, and fishing for red drum and flounder on Cape Creek. The company also offers kayak, and boat tours.
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A former home of a British fort during the Revolutionary War, Bald Head Island, North Carolina is now the destination of the oldest standing lighthouse in the state and the Smith Museum. The museum features seafaring exhibits and maritime artifacts.
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A large surf shop that stocks a variety of apparel and equipment, Local Call Surf Shop offers plenty of space for visitors to browse. The store stocks surf boards, shoes, clothing, and paraphernalia.
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Barrier Island Excursions is a tour company that offers stand-up paddle boarding tours, scenic boat tours, a sunset cruise, and combo tours. Activities that are supported by the tours include bird watching, wine tastings, and photography.
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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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The beaches on Oak Island Beaches boast 65 public accesses along many miles of sandy beach. Fishing docks, piers and boating, along with local restaurants and shops, offer beachgoers multiple options.
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A miniature golf course featuring 18 holes, Oak Island Jungle Golf offers a jungle theme with water and fake animals including elephants and a giraffe. The facility provides arcade games along with an ice cream parlor.
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At Island Fishing Center, visitors can purchase fishing supplies and learn about promising fishing spots in the area from the owner. The store puts out a weekly fishing report that explains the best catches of the season.