- TripBuzz found 111 things to do with kids in or near Wilmington, North Carolina, including 88 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wrightsville Beach, Southport, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach.
- From Cape Fear Serpentarium to Children's Museum of Wilmington, the Wilmington area offers 61 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Zoos, History Museums and Military Museums.
- Located in the Southeastern portion of North Carolina, Wilmington is a large city resting on the Cape Fear River. And with much of its economy centered on high-tech fields such as telecommunications, the community continues to grow. The city is also important to the film industry with EUE/Screen Gems Studio calling Wilmington home. Other nearby attractions include live theater, several museums and a local symphony orchestra.
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A bar that doesn’t take itself seriously serves up dishes like potato skins, beer-battered fish tacos, cheesy burgers, and baby back ribs
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The Henrietta III is a steamboat similar to the Henrietta that sailed the waters near Wilmington in 1817. Cape Fear Riverboats, Incorporated offers dinner cruises, murder mysteries, sunset cruises, and sightseeing cruises, aboard the boat.
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Featuring nightly karaoke, Brown Coat Pub & Theatre puts on plays and performances that reference popular movies and musicals. The theater also hosts TV viewing parties at the bar for Game of Thrones.
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Featuring professional actors, City Stage Theatre offers the community a variety of musicals, comedies, and plays to attend. The top level of the theater is a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city.
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900 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC
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At Fort Fisher Recreation Area visitors can touch a bamboo shark, talk to a SCUBA driver, and climb on play equipment. Visitors can also see animals being fed, including freshwater carp, striped bass and sturgeon.
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330 Causeway Dr, Slip Number B-38, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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As a sight seeing tour of Wrightsville Beach, Captain Chazz Sailing Experience organizes scenic cruises that take place during sunset. The crew provides alcoholic beverages like champagne for guests to enjoy during the excursion.
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Organizing saltwater fishing trips, Reel Adventure Charters takes visitors around the region's beaches and islands, including Wrightsville Beach and Bald Head Island. Visitors can catch king mackerel, mahi mahi, trout, and more during the trip.
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120 Short Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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Vonda Kay Deep Sea Fishing, also known as Wrightsville Beach Charter Fishing, offers half day and full day charter fishing trips aboard a 72 foot custom twin diesel boat. Private charters are available by reservation.
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Providing visitors with direct access to the water, Wrightsville Beach Jet Ski Rentals has a fleet of jet skis for visitors to rent. Visitors can reserve the jet skis on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis.
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Cape Fear Paddleboarding offers private or group stand up paddleboard lessons. The company offers all levels of classes from beginners to expert, along with fitness classes for those looking for a more strenuous experience.
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222 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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Salt Marsh Kayak Company offers a range of activities including paddling tours and kayaking. Patrons can take a guided salt marsh tour. Guests can view wildlife while on the salty marsh waterways.