Skating, bowling, kids activities, aquariums, gardens, museums, historical homes & sites, playgrounds, cruises, horsedrawn carriage and trolley rides, etc. (See also Sports & Recreation category)

WEB LINKS FOR WILMINGTON, NC AREA   1. Adventure Pathways Wilmington Exciting program that provides participants of all ages with opportunities for adventurous activities. 2. Airlie Gardens Wilmington 67 acres of quintessential Southern gardens with 10 acres of freshwater lakes. 3. Aquarium at Fort Fisher Carolina/Kure Beach Featuring the natural and cultural resourcesof NC's ocean, estuaries, rivers, streams, and other aquatic environments. 4. Battleship North Carolina Wilmington In depth history of USS North Carolina, BB-55, and her participation in WWII. 5. Bellamy Mansion Wilmington Explore the mansion, gardens, slave quarters, gift shop and more. 6. Burgwin-Wright Museum House Wilmington Historic restoration house and garden tour in downtown Wilmington. 7. Cape Fear Museum Wilmington Collects, preserves, and interprets objects about the history and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear. 8. Cape Fear River Cruises Wilmington Crusies for sightseeing, dinner, dancing and more. 9. Cape Fear Serpentarium Wilmington See bushmasters and other reptiles from all over the world. 10. Cardinal Lane North Wilmington 11. Cardinal Lanes Wilmington 12. Carolina Beach State Park Carolina/Kure Beach Information about the Carolina Beach state park - history, events, things to do, etc. 13. Fit for Fun Center Wilmington An interactive play center for children under 5 and their parents/caretakers. 14. Fort Fisher Historic Site Carolina/Kure Beach Tours and info about the historical Fort Fisher. 15. Ghost Walk of Wilmington Wilmington Hear tales of thieves, murderers, cut-throats and ghosts of the Port City.