Sightseeing
Teaching facility showcasing the region's aquatic life in interactive exhibits & live programs.
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdTeaching facility showcasing the region's aquatic life in interactive exhibits & live programs.
Until the last few months of the Civil War, Fort Fisher kept North Carolina's port of Wilmington open to blockade-runners supplying necessary goods to Confederate armies inland.
315 locals recommend
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SUntil the last few months of the Civil War, Fort Fisher kept North Carolina's port of Wilmington open to blockade-runners supplying necessary goods to Confederate armies inland.
Moored in quiet dignity and majesty the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, across the river from downtown Wilmington, beckons visitors to walk her decks. Envision the daily life and fierce combat her crew faced in the Pacific Theatre during World War II.
435 locals recommend
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEMoored in quiet dignity and majesty the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, across the river from downtown Wilmington, beckons visitors to walk her decks. Envision the daily life and fierce combat her crew faced in the Pacific Theatre during World War II.
Boardwalk hugging a sandy beach with kid-friendly rides & snack bars, plus concerts & fireworks.
184 locals recommend
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue SouthBoardwalk hugging a sandy beach with kid-friendly rides & snack bars, plus concerts & fireworks.
Coastal park with fishing marina, secluded campgrounds, hiking trails & a visitors' learning center.
245 locals recommend
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdCoastal park with fishing marina, secluded campgrounds, hiking trails & a visitors' learning center.
Costing a mere $7 for a carload, this convenient way to get back and forth from Southport to historic Fort Fisher, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, and Kure and Carolina Beaches is not only cost-effective, it's a fun and scenic ride.
13 locals recommend
Fort Fisher Ferry
2422 Fort Fisher Blvd SCosting a mere $7 for a carload, this convenient way to get back and forth from Southport to historic Fort Fisher, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, and Kure and Carolina Beaches is not only cost-effective, it's a fun and scenic ride.
The museum is filled with artifacts spanning every decade of wilmington & the Carolina coasts railway history!.
48 locals recommend
Wilmington Railroad Museum
505 Nutt StThe museum is filled with artifacts spanning every decade of wilmington & the Carolina coasts railway history!.
Museum of the Bizarre
201 S Water StJust like it sounds! Bizarre exhibits...lots of fun.
Attractions
Amusement park with a water park, go-kart course, laser tag, mini-golf, jungle gym & more.
138 locals recommend
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander DrAmusement park with a water park, go-kart course, laser tag, mini-golf, jungle gym & more.
Family-run zoo in business for 50+ years housing 75+ species of animals from around the world.
10 locals recommend
Tregembo Animal Park
5811 Carolina Beach RdFamily-run zoo in business for 50+ years housing 75+ species of animals from around the world.
Bike Rentals
Pleasure Island Rentals
2 N Lake Park BlvdBikes, kayaks, canoes for rent.
Golf Cart Rentals
Sunfun Rentals
505 N Lake Park BlvdConvenient location, good reviews
Food Scene
Classic glazed donuts draw crowds to this popular boardwalk venue open since 1939. Cash only.
277 locals recommend
Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NClassic glazed donuts draw crowds to this popular boardwalk venue open since 1939. Cash only.
Casual seafood joint & bar with lively outdoor patio, tropical drinks & frequent live entertainment.
175 locals recommend
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NCasual seafood joint & bar with lively outdoor patio, tropical drinks & frequent live entertainment.
A menu featuring an array of classic American comfort food & cocktails in an easygoing bar setting.
93 locals recommend
Soul Flavor
716 N Lake Park BlvdA menu featuring an array of classic American comfort food & cocktails in an easygoing bar setting.
Casual seafood destination in a 1916 cottage with a polished interior, patio seats & a beachy bar.
Excellent Brunch
115 locals recommend
Havana’s Restaurant
1 N Lake Park BlvdCasual seafood destination in a 1916 cottage with a polished interior, patio seats & a beachy bar.
Excellent Brunch
Curries, soups & noodle dishes provided along with wine, beer & sake in modest surroundings
48 locals recommend
Ida Thai Cuisine
5920 N Lake Park BlvdCurries, soups & noodle dishes provided along with wine, beer & sake in modest surroundings
Deck House
205 Charlotte AveCasual Seafood American restaurant in converted church...with full bar
Carolina Smokehouse
9 Pavilion Ave SRooftop deck for outside dining with great ocean view.
Bar and grill with seafood, tropical cocktails, sand volleyball courts and live bands
92 locals recommend
Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
701 N Lake Park BlvdBar and grill with seafood, tropical cocktails, sand volleyball courts and live bands
Stoked Restaurant
313 Canal DrGreat water views and good food.
Casual Mexican eatery serving tacos, nachos & beer in a funky space with skateboards on the wall.
80 locals recommend
Nollie's Taco Joint
3 Pelican LnCasual Mexican eatery serving tacos, nachos & beer in a funky space with skateboards on the wall.
Known for its chowder, this casual seafood spot also serves steaks as well as beer & cocktails.
113 locals recommend
Michael's Seafood Restaurant
1206 N Lake Park BlvdKnown for its chowder, this casual seafood spot also serves steaks as well as beer & cocktails.
Laid-back breakfast & lunch diner with nautical decor & specialty pancakes on the menu.
78 locals recommend
Kate's Pancake House
102 S Lake Park BlvdLaid-back breakfast & lunch diner with nautical decor & specialty pancakes on the menu.
Bar
Venerable bar offering a wide variety of beer with a self-serve cooler, foosball & a sandy patio.
165 locals recommend
The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park BlvdVenerable bar offering a wide variety of beer with a self-serve cooler, foosball & a sandy patio.
Fun bar located in the heart of Carolina Beach on the world famous boardwalk.
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7 locals recommend
Silver Dollar
3 Cape Fear BlvdFun bar located in the heart of Carolina Beach on the world famous boardwalk.
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