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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20.8 Miles
83% 78 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 302 Willard Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 MoreLess Info
The 250-acre Greenfield Park is a recreational park that includes 2 tennis courts, a skate park, an outdoor amphitheater, and boat rentals. The park has opportunities for swimming, fishing, and mountain biking.
21.7 Miles
68% 148 votes
Water Parks 5320 Oleander Dr., Wilmington, NC 28403 MoreLess Info
The water park is the main draw to Jungle Rapid Family Fun Park since it utilizes most of the attraction's space and features a wave pool, children's play area, and several small water slides. There are also go karts, laser tag, and miniature gold.
21.9 Miles
82% 387 votes
Zoos 20 Orange Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 MoreLess Info
The cash only admission to the Cape Fear Serpentarium is well worth it as visitors see at least 23 species of venomous snakes, at least six species of constrictors, and at least three species of crocodiles, and four species of Great Lizards. Visitors can also watch feedings.
21.9 Miles
95% 481 votes
Boat/Yacht Charters 212 S. Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 MoreLess Info
Up to 49 visitors can enjoy a ride on the fully enclosed catamaran owned by Wilmington Water Tours. Available tours include sunset cruises, historical tours, and tours of the Cape Fear waterway. The boat offers alcoholic drinks.
21.9 Miles
Featuring many exhibits for children to play on, Children's Museum of Wilmington offers a variety of activities to keep them entertained. They have a spaceship, playhouse, audio room, and wooden boat. They also have a petting zoo.
22.0 Miles
69% 177 votes
Boat Cruise Water & Dock Streets, Wilmington, NC MoreLess Info
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.
22.0 Miles
98% 94 votes
Sailboat Tours 221 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401 MoreLess Info
With other 35 years of experience, Captain Alan Held who conducts Sail Wilmington NC can be a valuable tour guide. Guests can arrange for private one hour tours on his 30 foot boat called Jammin along the river front.
22.1 Miles
97% 2305 votes
Military Museums #1 Battleship Road, Wilmington, NC 28402 MoreLess Info
The USS Battleship North Carolina was used as a battleship in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Visitors to the ship can tour it, hear oral histories, view photographs, and see momentos.
22.1 Miles
95% 66 votes
Other Tours 224 Market St., Wilmington, NC MoreLess Info
Visitors suddenly step back in time they stop in at the Burgwin-Wright Museum House. The 1700's museum home features colonial-style gardens and antique exhibits from the 18th and 19th centuries.
22.1 Miles
87% 15 votes
Theaters 21 North Front Street #501, Wilmington, NC 28401 MoreLess Info
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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