Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families
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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.
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.
Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens
18th-century home with period furniture. House museum in an 18th-century home featuring period furnishings & terraced gardens.
The Exit Games | Escape Room Wilmington
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Wilmington Riverwalk
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Bellamy Mansion Museum
House, garden & slave quarters tours. Tours are offered of this antebellum-style home with a Victorian garden & restored slave quarters.
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
Regional historic & scientific exhibits. Regional museum for history & science featuring battle artifacts, a kids' discovery gallery & more.
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.
The Belville Riverwalk Park
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Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden at Piney Ridge Nature Preserve - Wilmington
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Cameron Art Museum
Modern & historic works on display. Art museum showcasing local & international artists plus a cafe & special events.
Halyburton Park
Play areas & picnics in natural setting. Park featuring picnic areas & playgrounds, plus a 1.3-mi. walking/biking trail & nature programs.
Bluethenthal Wildflower Preserve
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Westgate Nature Park
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New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension
Tranquil flower gardens & a koi pond. Family-friendly destination with seasonal specialty flower gardens, a koi pond & a kids' play area.
Airlie Gardens
Massive gardens with flowers & lakes. Expansive gardens filled with azaleas, walking trails & 10 acres of freshwater lakes.
Harbor Way Gardens
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Wrightsville Beach Museum of History
Exhibits & events on local culture. Center for education on area history with art & artifacts, kids' programs & year-round events.
Masonboro Island Reserve
Coastal preserve accessible by boat. Picturesque coastal preserve & barrier island known for its abundant wildlife & pristine beaches.
Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve
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