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FAMILY FUN

Wilmington and its island beaches offer many ways to keep kids of all ages
excited, engaged and entertained. From adventures aboard river boats
and steering a WWII battleship to giant slides at a water park, a trip
packed full of family fun awaits kids and adults alike.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM JUNGLE RAPIDS FAMILY FUN PARK
OF WILMINGTON Splash your way through a fun day
The museum immerses children in art at this water park and lazy river for the
and science to cooking and conservation whole family. Or, race Go-Karts, climb a
in fun ways. Enjoy magical and playful rock wall, try your hand at miniature golf
experiences for pre-school to elementary and play laser tag.
age, and their adult company. WATER TOURS AND CRUISES

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Whether you enjoy a scenic sunset
Explore more than 20 model trains, cruise aboard Cape Fear River Boats’
a life-size caboose and a 100-year-old Henrietta, book the eco- and history-
steam locomotive as you learn how the focused Eagles Island Cruise from
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad served the Wilmington Water Tours or just take
city from its inception. Kids can build their the Bizzy Bee water taxi to Battleship
own train tracks in the play area. NORTH CAROLINA, kids and adults
alike enjoy getting out on the water.
CAPE FEAR MUSEUM OF HISTORY Charter a custom Epic Excursions sunset
AND SCIENCE cruise out of Wrightsville Beach or set
Become an astronaut in Space Place or sail on Soundside Adventure’s Island
get a selfie with a model of a 20-foot-tall Hopper Cruise to explore Money Island,
ground sloth. Do all this and more as you Masonboro Island Reserve and more.
explore more than 57,000 items at the Enjoy a family-friendly narrated sunset
state’s oldest museum that is dedicated cruise or seasonal pirate cruise out of
to the region’s rich history and culture. Carolina Beach aboard Island Cruise’s
Caribbean-style two-level catamaran.
BATTLESHIP NORTH CAROLINA
The world’s greatest sea weapon when
commissioned in 1941, the ship saw
action in every major Pacific battle during
WWII. Take a self-guided tour of nine
levels of living spaces, mess decks and
more. Reserve a spot on the Second Deck
tour to learn about life aboard ship.
NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM AT
FORT FISHER
With more than 2,500 animal residents,
the NC Aquarium is a ready-made
adventure. See alligators, sting rays, To discover all the things you can do
sharks, otters, sea turtles and more. with the family in Wilmington and
Reserve tickets in advance online and our island beaches, scan the QR code.
add on a behind-the-scenes tour.
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