Things to Do in Southport, NC

  • Our list of the best things to do in Southport, North Carolina, features the top 131 nearby activities — including 72 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Southport, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Tours, Amusement, and Outdoor Places.
  • The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Southport, NC , followed by 108 popular activities in nearby cities, including Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Oak Island, Bald Head Island, Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach
  • Our list of the best things to do in Southport, North Carolina, features the top 131 nearby activities — including 72 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Southport, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Tours, Amusement, and Outdoor Places.
  • The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Southport, NC , followed by 108 popular activities in nearby cities, including Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Oak Island, Bald Head Island, Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach
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2.6 Miles
17% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 4836 Long Beach Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461 MoreLess Info
Surf Cinemas is a movie theater that features Real D 3D movie showings, movie showings in IMAX, and a concession stand that serves food and beverages. The theater has special party seating as well as discounts for children.
0.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 211 N Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461 MoreLess Info
The Evans Ricky Lighthouse Collection is an art gallery dedicated to displaying the works of local artist Ricky Evans. The gallery also features works from numerous other local artists that range from prints to photographs to jewelry.
0.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Sailing 606 W West Street, Southport, NC 28461 MoreLess Info
With direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway, Southport Paddle & Sail provides visitors with rentals for stand up paddle boards. It also offers tours of its schooner boat, the Kitty Hawk, as well as sailing lessons.
2.2 Miles
78% 160 votes
Lighthouses Oak Island, NC MoreLess Info
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.
3.4 Miles
94% 17 votes
Kayaking #96 Keelson Row, Bald Head Island, NC 28461 MoreLess Info
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.
3.5 Miles
100% 6 votes
History Museums 101 Lighthouse Wynd, Bald Head Island, NC 28461 MoreLess Info
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.
3.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Surf Shop 8417 E Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465 MoreLess Info
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.
4.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
Boat Tours Oak Island, NC 28465 MoreLess Info
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.
4.4 Miles
84% 49 votes
Golf Bald Head Island, NC 28461 MoreLess Info
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.
4.7 Miles
91% 162 votes
Lighthouses Bald Head Island, NC MoreLess Info
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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