What to do and see in North Carolina Coast, North Carolina Coast: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

October 10, 2021 Phylicia Berquist

North Carolina'’s coast and 300 miles of barrier island beaches are filled with lovely state parks, top restaurants and world-class golf courses. Cape Fear’'s beaches attract surfers. Wilmington’'s downtown contains fine antebellum homes and exciting shopping and dining. The wind-swept Outer Banks offer historic lighthouses, mysterious Roanoke Island and the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Cape Hatteras National Seashore offers hiking, biking and fishing. Ferry trips link islands with the mainland.
Restaurants in North Carolina Coast

1. Cape Hatteras National Seashore

North Carolina Highway 12, Hatteras Island, NC 27954
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5.0 based on 563 reviews

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

A national seashore preserve that has the most extensive stretch of undeveloped seashore along the Atlantic coast.

Reviewed By mikelK1251FN - Clinton, United States

We had a great time here, clean, plenty of space, I recommend you get an off road vehicle permit and drive on the beach.

2. Kindred Spirit Mailbox

Bird Island, Sunset Beach, NC https://www.facebook.com/Kindred-Spirit-Mailbox-212406445444280/
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5.0 based on 123 reviews

Kindred Spirit Mailbox

Reviewed By mez824 - New Rochelle, United States

Left my most heartfelt note with one of the Kindred Spirit notebooks. A beautiful walk of about 2 miles from Sunset Beach pier.

3. Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry

1650 Ferry Rd., Southport, NC 28461 +1 910-457-6942 http://www.southporttimes.com/southportferry.html
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5.0 based on 493 reviews

Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry

Reviewed By jeanettelamm - Gibsonville, United States

the ferry is always a fun thing to do and takes you over to southport and oak island its a great thing for a day trip to go across and see more of our beautiful coast

4. North Carolina Maritime Museum

315 Front St, Beaufort, NC 28516-2124 +1 252-504-7740 http://www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com
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4.5 based on 856 reviews

North Carolina Maritime Museum

Premier museum that has a large collection of boats, models, decoys and dioramas about life in coastal North Carolina.

Reviewed By 972doloresm - Pinehurst, United States

Very comprehensive museum with many of Blackbeard's artifacts on display.His ship the Queen Anne's Revenge sunk right off the shore of Beaufort NC. Many very nice exhibits encompassing the maritime history.

5. Wright Brothers National Memorial

Mile post 7.5 on U.S. Highway 158, Kill Devil Hills, NC +1 252-441-7430 [email protected] http://www.nps.gov/wrbr/index.htm
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4.5 based on 4,204 reviews

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Park where visitors can see a replica of the Wright Brothers' plane and receive an entertaining history of flight.

Reviewed By PHLee7ca - Ellicott City, United States

We visited this attraction on a sunny Saturday in October. The cost was $10/adult and lots of free parking. We first walked around the grounds and saw the old "runway", sheds, and climbed up Kill Devil Hill to see the monument and view of the town. Then we joined the narrated tour by one of the Park Rangers, she was very informative and animated! We then spent the rest of our time touring inside the info. center and got our "passports" stamped in the Gift Store! From the top of the hill, we noticed a full scale scene of the first flight and stopped by on our drive out....very nice, all the "characters" immortalized in bronze along with the plane. A very nice "park", museum and history lesson.

6. Battleship North Carolina

1 Battleship Rd, Wilmington, NC 28401-2577 +1 910-399-9100 [email protected] http://www.battleshipnc.com
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4.5 based on 3,471 reviews

Battleship North Carolina

As you walk the decks of the NORTH CAROLINA, imagine yourself in the South Pacific during WWII searching the sky for enemy aircraft, anticipating what may happen next. Step aboard the most decorated US Battleship of WWII! Explore nine decks, crew's quarters, gun turrets, and much more. Discover where history comes alive. Located at the junctions of highways 17, 76, 74, 421 on the Cape Fear River across from historic downtown Wilmington. Open every day!

Reviewed By nowpacking - Dallas, United States

Very impressive! The kids loved it and were captivated by all the levels, rooms and the chance to see what life was really like at sea! Lots of exploring up and down the steep stairs - the ship is huge and the history is so interesting. We really enjoyed our visit and they are still talking about it.

7. Jockey's Ridge State Park

300 W Carolista Dr Milepost 12 on US 158 bypass, Nags Head, NC 27959 +1 252-441-7132 [email protected] http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/jori/main.php
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4.5 based on 2,240 reviews

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Two of the highest sand dunes on the East Coast are located here, providing excellent take-off points for hang gliders.

Reviewed By donnajsatterlee - Princess Anne, United States

An absolutely magical place where there are really tall sand dunes There are trail markings for an easy round trip of 1 1/2 miles to the Roanoke Sound so that it is easy to find the route with shifting sands. The windswept sands make amazing patterns. There is a place that is wheelchair compatible, but only as far as a vista. The rest would be hard to negotiate without wide, sand friendly wheels. There are also some asphalt trails through some native to the area live oaks.

8. Museum of Coastal Carolina

21 E Second St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469-7615 +1 910-579-1016 [email protected] http://museumplanetarium.org/
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4.5 based on 166 reviews

Museum of Coastal Carolina

The interesting exhibits, dioramas and interactive displays of this museum depicts the natural history of coastal North and South Carolina.

Reviewed By juliacI5670VL

Whenever we are in the area we try ti pop in here. Informative and great displays. Lovely staff and always a new exhibit to see. Good value for money, varied displays that teaches you about the area and wildlife.

9. Currituck Beach

Corolla, NC +1 252-453-0877 http://www.rideobx.com
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4.5 based on 333 reviews

Currituck Beach

Location of the only lighthouse in the state of North Carolina that is still located where it was erected.

Reviewed By hwhi0218 - Buffalo, United States

This beach is gorgeous. Morning and evening seem to be the best time to see the wild horses. You MUST have a 4 wheel drive vehicle to drive on this beach, we saw multiple people attempt it with 2 wheel drive and got stuck. You don’t need a pass to drive on the beach but for $50 you can buy a 10 day pass that allows you to park on the beach and hang out. It was so convenient to be able to throw coolers, beach gear, etc into the back of the truck, drive onto the beach and have everything available right there to use all day.

10. Whalehead in Historic Corolla

1100 Club Way, Corolla, NC 27927 +1 252-453-9040 [email protected] http://www.visitwhalehead.com/
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4.5 based on 654 reviews

Whalehead in Historic Corolla

Take a step back in time when you visit Whalehead in Historic Corolla! Originally built in the 1920s, this magnificent residence has been restored to its original grandeur and is open for tours year round. Located inside Historic Corolla Park, the museum is situated on 39 acres of pristine waterfront property, and is located in the heart of Historic Corolla. Open year-round for a variety of tours - choose from various House Programs, Children's Activities and Park Programs that are perfect for all ages! Check our online calendar for exciting events hosted in the beautiful Historic Corolla Park.

Reviewed By tee168 - Appleton, United States

This is worth the stop. It's an amazing house with a very interesting history that's really well re-done. It's self guided where you listen to an "I pod" recording that tells you about each room. Very informative. Took about an hour. Would highly recommend if you love old restored homes and learning about the local history.

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