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.
From its beginning in 1948, the North Carolina Azalea Festival has blossomed into a five-day event showcasing exquisite gardens, great artwork and our rich cultural history and heritage. It is held in April each year at the height of azalea blooming.
Bellamy Mansion is a spectacular example of antebellum architecture built between 1859 and 1861 by enslaved artisans and carpenters.
Keep your kids busy (and away from electronic screens) with some of the terrific activities Wilmington has for kids when school is out!
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…
Pip & Scout Make a Splash! One way to understand the role water plays is to visit...
As you stroll Wrightsville Beach’s white-sand shore, be mindful of an endangered species that lives here. The non-profit Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project educates visitors and residents about sea turtles that visit the island. You may see their tracks during nesting season.
Pip & Scout Make a Splash! All types of enrichment classes for kids are available...
For all the children who love visiting zoos, Tregembo Animal Park should be on the list of attractions to see.
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! *Please note, Airlie Garden’s guided tours are currently...
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.
