The Wilmington area is filled with so many great options when it comes to finding family friendly things to do.
North Carolina Aquarium
900 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach NC 28449
Not only can you view a diverse assortment of aquatic animals, at the NC Aquarium in Kure Beach there's a touch pool where you can actually pet a stingray. Other exhibits include an albino alligator, sea turtles, free flying butterflies, & of course sharks. There are also behind the scenes tours, kid camps, & outdoor adventures available.
www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher
Children's Museum of Wilmington
116 Orange Street, Wilmington NC 28401
For a completely hands on experience, bring the family here. From the minute you step inside you are greeted by a huge pirate ship & then a sand pit. There's so much to explore and children have a blast running around to all the different activities. No matter what your child prefers, you'll probably find a center that's perfect for them. There's a long train area, a cool space exhibit, tree house room that's perfect for toddlers, "shopping/dining" center, an adorable Teddy Bear Hospital, & an outdoor courtyard filled with more fun activities. I can personally tell you that this is a great place for birthday parties too!
Cape Fear Serpentarium
20 Orange Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
This is the place to go if your kids like reptiles. Visitors can watch live feedings & view several species of venomous snakes and constrictors. There's also varieties of crocodiles plus exotic lizards & dragons. It's an indoor zoo so it is a good place to go if it's raining outside but come prepared for cash only admission.
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander Drive, Wilmington NC 28403
Rain or shine, Jungle Rapids provides several options for fun. There's a huge water park, mini golf, a sky tower ride, go karts, laser tag, rock climbing wall, bowling, tons of arcade games. There's also a "jungle room" where little ones are welcome to climb, bounce, & slide to their hearts content in the indoor jungle gym. This is another great spot for birthday parties!
Tregembo Animal Park
5811 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington NC 28412
South Eastern NC's oldest zoo, the Tregembo Animal Park has been open since 1952. There are over 100 animals to visit including two-toed sloths, a llama, alligators, a giraffe, prairie dogs, & several monkeys.
Wilmington Railroad Museum
505 Nutt Street, Wilmington NC 28401
The Wilmington Railroad Museum is a must visit place for any train enthusiast. There's a fun Thomas the Tank Train play area, several operating model trains, plus a real caboose, boxcar, & 100 yr old steam locomotive to check out.
Does your family have another place in the Wilmington area that you love to visit? Let me know! I'd love to take my daughter there to experience it and share it with others!
If you're thinking about making a move in the Wilmington area, let me know. I'd love the opportunity to help find the right home for your family.
Brittany Allen