Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wilmington, NC

  • The list below includes 77 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmington, North Carolina, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Military Museums, Gardens and Movie Theaters.
  • From Airlie Gardens to New Hanover County Arboretum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Wrightsville Beach and Southport.
  • The list below includes 77 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmington, North Carolina, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Military Museums, Gardens and Movie Theaters.
  • From Airlie Gardens to New Hanover County Arboretum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Wrightsville Beach and Southport.
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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.
16.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Walking Tours P. O. Box 103, Kure Beach, NC 28449 MoreLess Info
Pleasure Island Safari offers driving tours of the Pleasure Island area in the company's signature Land Rover, Zork. Up to eight can ride at once, and tours can be as brief as half an hour or half a day.
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.
17.6 Miles
96% 222 votes
Historic Sites 1000 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC 28449 MoreLess Info
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area has six miles of beaches. Loggerhead sea turtles, piping plovers and other rare species, often frequent these beaches and visitors can sun, swim and fish.
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