- 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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714 S Anderson Blvd., Topsail Beach, NC 28445
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The Topsail Skating Rink on Topsail Beach is a roller skating rink. It is located above the post office, and has hardwood floors, 45-RPM music, and a record player, along with sodas and snacks.
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Southport, North Carolina is home to The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation. This spacious golf resort includes a championship course, a huge and lavishly-appointed lodge and a massive outdoor firepit.
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Located in the historic village of Southport, the Adventure Company - Day Tours features bicycle and walking tours through the streets of Southport and along the Cape Fear River, and kayak tours and rental services for beginner through advanced kayakers.
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Accommodating visitors of all skill levels, Barrier Island Excursions hosts stand up paddleboard excursions to the surrounding marshes. Visitors can paddleboard to barrier islands like Oak Island and go bird watching during the trip.
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Offering boat, Jet Ski, and paddleboard rentals, Cape Fear Water Sports only requires a valid drivers' license and a credit card to rent. The company even rents U-Haul trucks to get their customer's rentals to their desired location!
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No matter the season or time of year, Kelly Allen Sailing offers relaxing and scenic excursions on the Atlantic Ocean. A fun outing for groups, sack lunches and beverages are welcome aboard the vessel.
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Corner of Nash and Rhett Streets, Southport, NC 28461
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This old jail built in 1904 to replace the city jail is now The Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. The museum includes the history of the jail, self guided tours of the original jail cells and other exhibits.
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204 E. Moore Street, Southport, NC 28461
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Located at the juncture of the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Fear, the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport preserves the legacy of the interaction between people, sea and river. The museum includes the only working periscope in the North Carolina Maritime Museum network.
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A guided tour of historic Southport, the Old South Tour Company - Ghost Walk Tour focuses on the spookier aspects of local history and legend. The tours last about an hour, and are narrated by knowledgeable and entertaining guides.
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W Moore St. and Brunswick St, Southport Town Marina, Southport, NC 28461
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Lighthouse WaterSports - Private Tours is an excursion company that offers kayak tours, boat tours, and kayak rentals. The most popular tour is the 2-hour eco kayaking adventure that goes through a blackwater creek.