Two loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings named Pip and Scout are making a splash at North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF). Pip and Scout are survivors found in nest excavations at Carolina Beach and Fort Fisher. Their names began with ideas from staff, then votes from students throughout North Carolina.
Take a tour in Wilmington, NC and environs for some great art galleries.
Whether you’re visiting Wilmington or are a year-round resident, here are a few ways to entertain your kids this summer—and have some fun yourself!
Life may be faster now, but a few of these elegant homes remain. Step back in time with a visit to one of Wilmington’s historic home museums…
One of the perfect places for families is the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, listed by the Travel Channel as one of the 20 best aquariums in the country.
Pip & Scout Make a Splash! All types of enrichment classes for kids are available...
Pip & Scout Make a Splash! Education can be fun for kids in Wilmington NC....
Poplar Grove Plantation, one of the oldest existing peanut plantations in North Carolina, is listed on the National Register of Historic Homes and preserved in the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust. It is located five minutes north of Wilmington on US Highway 17 North and is well worth the visit.
Pip & Scout Make a Splash! Historic downtown Wilmington, NC, offers plenty of attractions...
Historic Fort Fisher is one of the most visited sites in the Cape Fear region. It is home to annual reenactments of Civil War battles.
