Family Friendly Guidebook
Family friendly activities
This ferry takes you from Fort Fisher, past Carolina and Kure beach over to Southport.
80 locals recommend
Fort Fisher Ferry
1301 Ferry Rd SEThis ferry takes you from Fort Fisher, past Carolina and Kure beach over to Southport.
Jungle rapids is great for rainy or sunny days for kids of all ages. There is an outdoor water park, indoor laser tag, go karts, arcade games, mini golf, a small kids area and more!
138 locals recommend
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander DrJungle rapids is great for rainy or sunny days for kids of all ages. There is an outdoor water park, indoor laser tag, go karts, arcade games, mini golf, a small kids area and more!
Walk around the walkway around the battleship or take a tour of the ship.
435 locals recommend
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEWalk around the walkway around the battleship or take a tour of the ship.
The Fit For Fun Center is an interactive facility for parents and children ages five and under. We offer an age-appropriate play environment that encourages education, physical activity, social interaction and self-expression.
Ages: 5/under
Monday-Friday: 9 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 12 pm
Fees
$5 (per child/per session)
Adults and children under 6 months play for free
Children 10+ are permitted free of charge as parent helpers and must assist with the younger child.
Fit For Fun Center
302 S 10th StThe Fit For Fun Center is an interactive facility for parents and children ages five and under. We offer an age-appropriate play environment that encourages education, physical activity, social interaction and self-expression.
Ages: 5/under
Monday-Friday: 9 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 12 pm
Fees
$5 (per child/per session)
Adults and children under 6 months play for free
Children 10+ are permitted free of charge as parent helpers and must assist with the younger child.
Parks & Outdoor Spaces
Long leaf park is located in mid-town. It has lots of wide open space, a playground, fitness obstacle course, basketball courts, picnic shelters and a splash pad!
70 locals recommend
Long Leaf Park
314 Pine Grove DrLong leaf park is located in mid-town. It has lots of wide open space, a playground, fitness obstacle course, basketball courts, picnic shelters and a splash pad!
This is a local favorite for kids on a hot day. Check out the splash pad at Long Leaf Park.
Long Leaf Park Playground & Splashpad
8140 Hugh MacRae RdThis is a local favorite for kids on a hot day. Check out the splash pad at Long Leaf Park.
Airlie gardens is a beautiful private garden that has water views, a butterfly house and a bottle house.
234 locals recommend
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdAirlie gardens is a beautiful private garden that has water views, a butterfly house and a bottle house.
Halyburton Park
4099 S 17th StHalyburton park has a great playground and walking trails.
The arboretum has a cute kids area, beautiful plants and flowers and a pond where you can feed the fish. It is close to Wrightsville Beach and Airlie Gardens.
35 locals recommend
The Arboretum: New Hanover County Co-Op Ext
6206 Oleander DrThe arboretum has a cute kids area, beautiful plants and flowers and a pond where you can feed the fish. It is close to Wrightsville Beach and Airlie Gardens.
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SEmpie Park
3405 Park AveRiverfront park is the home of Live Oak Bank Pavilion that hosts Live Nation concerts and public events. It has access to the river walk and has a playground and interactive water feature. The park will be closed during ticketed events but otherwise is open to the public. It’s walking distance from the cottage.
70 locals recommend
Riverfront Park
North Water StreetRiverfront park is the home of Live Oak Bank Pavilion that hosts Live Nation concerts and public events. It has access to the river walk and has a playground and interactive water feature. The park will be closed during ticketed events but otherwise is open to the public. It’s walking distance from the cottage.
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrWrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrCarolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue SouthCarolina Beach
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdOgden Park
615 Ogden Park DrIndoor activities
Looking for something educational to do with your kids? Have little ones that love trains? Then checkout the railroad museum. It has displays and fun activities for adults and kids and is walking distance from the cottage.
48 locals recommend
Wilmington Railroad Museum
505 Nutt StLooking for something educational to do with your kids? Have little ones that love trains? Then checkout the railroad museum. It has displays and fun activities for adults and kids and is walking distance from the cottage.
Have a rainy day on your vacation, check out this indoor trampoline park!
27 locals recommend
Flip N Fly - Wilmington Trampoline Park
830 Inspiration DrHave a rainy day on your vacation, check out this indoor trampoline park!
Have a rainy day on your vacation, check out this indoor trampoline park!
39 locals recommend
DefyGravity Wilmington Trampoline Park
6431 Market StHave a rainy day on your vacation, check out this indoor trampoline park!
Regal Mayfaire Cinemas
900 Town Center DrThe Pointe 14
2223 Blockbuster RdNorth Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdI recommend this for families of older kids. If you want to play laser tag with smaller children I suggest you check out Jungle Rapids.
11 locals recommend
Battle House Laser Tag
1817 Hall DrI recommend this for families of older kids. If you want to play laser tag with smaller children I suggest you check out Jungle Rapids.
Cardinal Lanes Shipyard
3907 Shipyard BlvdCape Fear Museum of History and Science
814 Market StGlowgolf
3500 Oleander DrThe Breakout Room, LLC
130 N Front StThe Exit Games | Escape Room
2 N Front StChildren's Museum of Wilmington
116 Orange StWilmington Ice House
7201 Ogden Business LnIce skating rink
Wrightsville Beach Museum of History
303 W Salisbury StThe Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
302 Tortuga LnSightseeing
Poplar Grove Plantation
10200 US-17Historic plantation with great walking trails.
Sweet treats
Kilwin's Chocolates
16 Market StWalking distance from the house. Super cute spot with great outdoor seating.
38 locals recommend
Boombalatti's Homemade Ice Cream
1005 N 4th StWalking distance from the house. Super cute spot with great outdoor seating.
The Peppered Cupcake
105 S Front StGelarto
18 S Water StBritts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NFamous donut spot on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk.
Cool and unique toppings that kids and adults will love!
31 locals recommend
Wake N Bake Donuts - Wilmington
114 Princess StCool and unique toppings that kids and adults will love!
Walking distance from the cottage. Not open every day please check store hours.
11 locals recommend
The Red Eye Bakery
1011 N 4th StWalking distance from the cottage. Not open every day please check store hours.