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Best Family-Friendly Attractions

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The Children's Museum of Wilmington

The Children's Museum of Wilmington

Hands-on exhibits for kids ages 1 to 10. Museum for kids ages 1 to 10 with hands-on exhibits, outdoor playground, & party rooms.

116 Orange St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States

Bijou Park

Bijou Park

Small courtyard with benches & artwork. Bordered by shrubbery, this compact courtyard features wooden benches & temporary art installations.

209 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Airlie Gardens

Airlie Gardens

Massive gardens with flowers & lakes. Expansive gardens filled with azaleas, walking trails & 10 acres of freshwater lakes.

300 Airlie Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403

Bellamy Mansion Museum

Bellamy Mansion Museum

House, garden & slave quarters tours. Tours are offered of this antebellum-style home with a Victorian garden & restored slave quarters.

503 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Battleship Park

Battleship Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

191-199 USS North Carolina Rd, Wilmington, NC 28401

Harbor Way Gardens

Harbor Way Gardens

Visit this great place for kids and families!

US-74, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Long Leaf Park

Long Leaf Park

Sports fields & a winding, wooded trail. Wooded park with lighted baseball fields & tennis courts, ample picnic shelters & a 1.5 mile trail.

314 Pine Grove Dr, Wilmington, NC 28409

Museum of the Bizarre

Museum of the Bizarre

Unique exhibits for adults & kids. This attraction for all ages has offbeat displays such as a unicorn's horn, creepy skulls & more.

201 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States

Halyburton Park

Halyburton Park

Play areas & picnics in natural setting. Park featuring picnic areas & playgrounds, plus a 1.3-mi. walking/biking trail & nature programs.

4099 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28412, United States

Wilmington Railroad Museum

Wilmington Railroad Museum

Place with exhibits on railroad history. Museum with history on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, scale models & a full-size steam engine.

505 Nutt St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States

Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park

Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park

Water park, go-karts, laser tag & more. Amusement park with a water park, go-kart course, laser tag, mini-golf, jungle gym & more.

5320 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, United States

Masonboro Island Reserve

Masonboro Island Reserve

Coastal preserve accessible by boat. Picturesque coastal preserve & barrier island known for its abundant wildlife & pristine beaches.

Masonboro Island State Natural Area, Wilmington, NC 28409, United States

Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden at Piney Ridge Nature Preserve - Wilmington

Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden at Piney Ridge Nature Preserve - Wilmington

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3800 Canterbury Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403

Cameron Art Museum

Cameron Art Museum

Modern & historic works on display. Art museum showcasing local & international artists plus a cafe & special events.

3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28412

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History

Exhibits & events on local culture. Center for education on area history with art & artifacts, kids' programs & year-round events.

303 W Salisbury St, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, United States

Battleship North Carolina

Battleship North Carolina

Museum on a WWII battleship. Exhibits memorializing the battleship's service in World War II plus a visitors center & gift shop.

1 Battleship Rd NE, Wilmington, NC 28401

Wilmington Riverwalk

Wilmington Riverwalk

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States

The Exit Games | Escape Room Wilmington

The Exit Games | Escape Room Wilmington

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2 N Front St 2nd floor, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Regional historic & scientific exhibits. Regional museum for history & science featuring battle artifacts, a kids' discovery gallery & more.

814 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States

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