What to do and see in Kure Beach, North Carolina (NC): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

June 19, 2021 Jasper Kershner

Kure Beach (ˈkjʊəri KYUR-ee) is a town in New Hanover County, North Carolina about 15 miles south of Wilmington. It is part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,012 at the 2010 census. It is found on Pleasure Island directly south of the Wilmington Beach annex of Carolina Beach and just north of Fort Fisher.
Restaurants in Kure Beach

1. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

900 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach, NC 28449-3786 +1 910-772-0500 [email protected] http://www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher
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4.5 based on 1,336 reviews

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Visitors to the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, located in Kure Beach (a short drive from Wilmington), enjoy an exploration of “The Waters of the Cape Fear.” Journey down the Cape Fear River – from freshwater streams and swamps, to coastline habitats, reefs and the open ocean - discovering unique habitats and aquatic wildlife. Meet a rare albino alligator named Luna. Get eye-to-eye with a loggerhead sea turtle. Talk to a SCUBA diver swimming with sharks rays and eels. Compare teeth with a megalodon. Touch sea stars, horseshoe crabs and even sharks! Play outside in the Adventure Reef play area. Feed free-flying tropical birds. Free daily programs include dive presentations, animal feedings and encounters. Explore more with behind-the-scenes tours, outdoor adventures, classes, camps and more. Open 363 days a year, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Days). Tickets available at the door and online.

Reviewed By Aardvark351 - Scottdale, United States

The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher was an informative and interesting experience. Families will be entertained by the vast variety of North Carolina water life as well as Ocean dwelling sea life.

2. Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

1000 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach, NC 28449-4845 +1 910-458-5798 [email protected] http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/fofi/main.php
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4.5 based on 315 reviews

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

Old historic fort that was the site of two major Civil War battles.

Reviewed By 511joei - Charlotte, United States

This is a quiet public beach offering free parking, easy access walk, seasonal lifeguards, restrooms, outdoor showers to rinse sand, small picnic area. If you have a four-wheel drive, you can obtain a pass at the office for a small fee and drive on a sandy trail to the beach. This is a different beach than the one at the parking lot. So no worries your little one won't accidentally be hit by a 4 WD. Bring your own food and snacks as there are none on site and none close by.

3. Fort Fisher State Historic Site

1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S, Kure Beach, NC 28449-3755 +1 910-251-7340 [email protected] http://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/fort-fisher
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Fort Fisher State Historic Site

At the dawn of the American Civil War, the Confederacy took control of land in southeastern North Carolina near one of the two outlets to the Atlantic Ocean from the Cape Fear River. Fort Fisher was the largest earthwork fortification in the Confederacy and was constructed to protect this vital opening. Ships running the Federal blockade of the port of Wilmington, known as blockade runners, supplied necessary goods to Confederate armies inland. By late 1863, the supply line through Wilmington was the last remaining supply route open to Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. The Federal Army and Navy attacked Fort Fisher December 24, 1864. After two days of fighting with little headway, Federal commanders concluded that the fort was too strong to assault and withdrew their forces. However, they returned for a second attempt on January 12, 1865. For two and one-half days, Federal ships bombarded the fort on both land and sea face. On the fifteenth, more than 3,300 Union infantry, including the 27th U.S. Colored Troops, assaulted the land face. After several hours of fierce hand-to-hand combat, Federal troops captured the fort that night. The Confederate army evacuated their remaining forts in the Cape Fear area, and within weeks Union forces overran Wilmington. Once Wilmington fell, the supply line of the Confederacy was severed, and the Civil War was soon over. This site has been declared national historic landmark. Along with a restored palisade fence, approximately ten percent of the fort still stands. Guided tours, outside panel makers and museum exhibits provide a historical point of reference. Shaded by gnarled live oaks, a scenic trail leads tourists from the visitor center past the gigantic earthworks and around to the rear of the fort. Visitors are invited to tour the remains of the fort's land face featuring an impressive reconstruction of a 32-pounder seacoast gun at Shepherd's Battery. Fort Fisher State Historic Site is located in Kure Beach on what was then known as Federal Point and today as Pleasure Island.

Reviewed By Sailor_Roy - Great Falls, United States

Enjoyed the the history lesson and seeing the fort. Nice helpful folks. The building had interesting history displays. Outside was a nice walk around the fort.

4. Kure Beach Pier

100 Atlantic Avenue, Kure Beach, NC 28449 +1 910-458-5524 http://www.kurebeachfishingpier.com/
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4.5 based on 472 reviews

Kure Beach Pier

Reviewed By 511joei - Charlotte, United States

The pier is old school beach. FREE to walk out and see what's biting. Reasonable cost to fish. The store has plenty of fishing supplies as well as tourist gifts, snacks, and a decent game room. A visit is a step back in time. Even if you don't fish, everyone should stroll out on a pier. Chances are good you will have up-close encounters with seabirds like wrens, gulls, and pelicans.

5. Ocean Front Park

105 Atlantic Ave, Kure Beach, NC
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Ocean Front Park

Reviewed By Scroggie - Chapel Hill, United States

Kure Beach is a family-oriented beach and this park is at its center. Everyday there are different activities, including a farmers market, story time, and even bands on the lawn. The park has a small playground for little ones, though there are no slides or swings. The boardwalk has benches and wooden bench swings and there’s a pier for fishing or just walking. Kure Beach is a very small town but it’s right beside Carolina Beach where there’s more to see & visit. Plus a NC Aquarium and Civil War Fort Fisher is only a miles miles down the road.

6. Coquina Outcrop

Kure Beach, NC http://www.bestcarolinabeachrentals.com/coquina-outcrop.html
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Coquina Outcrop

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