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2026 Kid Friendly Activities Guide

Scenic Salt Marsh Sunset Tour

Trailblaze Adventure Grand Strand LLC

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$55.00 - $110.00

description: Scenic Salt Marsh Adventure Tour Duration 2 Hours About Paddle with us through the salt marsh creeks of Cherry Grove, a thriving ecosystem that is home to a variety of marine life such as Loggerhead Sea Turtles, Bottlenose...

Weekly / Daily Surf Camp

Surf Dreams Surf Camp

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$80.00 - $299.00

meeting_point: the 13th Ave. South Beach Access in Surfside Beach, SC 29575 description: *LEARN TO SURF* ___________________________________ Rates - **Full Week (Mon-Thurs):** $299 - **Single Day:** $80 *Kids must able to handle a surfboard to...

Family Ski Day

Outside

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$135.00 - $1,065.00

meeting_point: Hilton Head Island, SC description: Get behind a boat with Outside Hilton Head for some high-intensity fun! --- Description Hilton Head’s waterways are perfect for getting all ages out on tubes, skis, wakeboards, and...

Family Fishing

Outside

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$495.00 - $625.00

meeting_point: Hilton Head Island, SC description: Family, Fishing, Fun! This 3-hour private Hilton Head Island fishing charter is great for families with kids and beginners! Catch and release only. Our family fishing charters include boat, bait...

Charleston Stroll | Fort Sumter Tour Combo

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 115 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 min_age: 4 pricing: • **Adult Fort Sumter Tour/Charleston Stroll Combo (Ages 12+)**: $70 • **Child Fort Sumter/Charleston Strolls Combo (Ages 4-11)**: $48 description: Join...

Strand Feeding Tour

Cross Island Cruises

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$329.00

description: Join your Captain on a private excursion in the back waters of the salt marsh as we look for dolphins strand feeding. Duration 2 Hours Rates **Private Charter:** $329 About Get up close and personal watching these amazing...

SCM Lowcountry Shrimping Excursion

description: ___ Description Fall in the Lowcountry is shrimp season. Come and join us for what the locals consider a true right of passage. Learn how to throw a cast net for shrimp the way local watermen have for generations. On this 3-hour...

Guided Saluda River Kayaking Trip

JK Adventure Guides

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$80.00

description: *Guided Kayaking River Trip* _____________ Rates **Floating Options** * Single Kayak * Tandem Kayak **Adult (Ages 13+):** $80 **Child (Ages 12 & Under):** $50 ____________ Duration 3 Hours ____________ About This 2-3 hour...

PB Private Outback Excursion - 6 passenger

meeting_point: Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton description: The Perfect Combination of Adventure and Fun! ___ Description This trip combines two of our most popular trips, The Dolphin Eco Tour and The Guided Kayak Tour, in an over the top remote...

Morning SUP Tour

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$40.00 - $50.00

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 min_age: 10 group_size: 2 - 15 description: The morning SUP tour on Folly Beach will get you into the basics of SUP, all in the calm, flat water of...

Super Scary SUP Race

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$25.00 - $50.00

duration: 1 hour description: Help us raise money for a local charity by putting on your best costume and paddling the SUPer Scary SUP Race on the Folly River

Two Hour Kayak Rental

Trailblaze Adventure Grand Strand LLC

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$30.00 - $60.00

description: Come try out our kayaks! About Explore on your own the beautiful & peaceful Cherry Grove Salt Marsh at your own pace. The Salt Marsh is comprised of a bunch off winding creeks. It is not uncommon to come across some our local...

Awendaw Creek - Intracoastal Waterway Kayak Tour
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$52.00 - $118.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Can Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, Within 24 hours of the event there will be a $20 rebooking fee on any rescheduled tours. Tours cancelled by Nature Adventures Outfitters due to weather...

Afternoon Fishing Charters

Coastal Marsh Adventures

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$400.00 - $475.00

description: The best way to spend your afternoon! About Experience the exquisite tidal creeks found in the Lowcountry of North and South Carolina . Enjoy world class fishing in the inshore back creeks, jetties, and near-shore at wrecks...

Guided Congaree National Park Kayak Tour

meeting_point: The Congaree National Park description: *Guided Congaree National Park Kayak Tour* _____________ Rates **Floating Options** * Single Kayak * Tandem Kayak **Adult (Ages 13+):** $80 **Children (Ages 12 & under):*...

Morning Fishing Charters

Coastal Marsh Adventures

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$400.00 - $675.00

description: Start your morning off the right way! About Experience the exquisite tidal creeks found in the Lowcountry of North and South Carolina . Enjoy world class fishing in the inshore back creeks, jetties, and near-shore at wrecks and...

2 Hour Wambaw Creek Wilderness Area Blackwater Tour
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$55.00 - $110.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Can Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, Within 24 hours of the event there will be a $20 rebooking fee on any rescheduled tours. Tours cancelled by Nature Adventures Outfitters due to weather...

2 Hour Shem Creek Kayak Tour

Nature Adventures LLC

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$50.00 - $130.00

description: 2 Hour Shem Creek Kayak Tour Rates **Single Kayaks** - $50 **Tandem Kayaks for 2 Adults** - $100 **Tandem Kayaks for 1 Adult and 1 Child** - $88 Restrictions **Ages 14 and up can paddle in single kayaks.** **Ages 13 and under...

PVT Dolphin Eco 6p

description: *Our Most Popular Boat Trip!* --- Description Explore the marsh and search for the infamous Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin... Join us for a tour on Broad Creek watching for birds and dolphins in the salt marsh ecosystem. Explore...

Yoga Class

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$55.00 - $85.00

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 min_age: 10 group_size: Private, Semi Private, Small & Large Groups description: We are excited to get you out on the water to experience SUP like...

Morris Island Lighthouse Tour

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$90.00 - $100.00

duration: 3 hours min_age: 10 description: Launch from Folly Beach and paddle through the surf zone in the SUP Mobile before crossing the mouth of the Folly River. Glide along the north side of Morris Island for close views of one of America’s...

Historic Corolla Park

Most all visitors to Corolla will spend at least a sunny afternoon or two at the Historic Corolla Park. This 39 acre site is home to three of the Northern Outer Banks' biggest attractions, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla, the Currituck Beach...

Private Charter - Delphinus

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$550.00 - $2,750.00

duration: 1-5 Hours pricing: **One Hour Charter:** $550 **Two Hour Charter:** $1100 **Three Hour Charter:** $1650 **Four Hour Charter:** $2200 **Five Hour Charter:** $2750 *Low country boil or hamburger/hotdogs are available for an additional...

Cat Island - Wando River Paddle and Fossil Hunt
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$35.00 - $140.00

duration: 5 Hours cancellation_summary: Can Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, Within 24 hours of the event there will be a $20 rebooking fee on any rescheduled tours. Tours cancelled by Nature Adventures Outfitters due to weather...

Grom Mom Sunset Surf Session

Surf Dreams Surf Camp

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$65.00

meeting_point: the 13th Ave. South Beach Access in Surfside Beach, SC 29575 description: Join us for the world famous Grom Mom sunset surf session. We will meet at the beach access (13th Ave. S) Our team of instructors will get you started on the...

Guided Paddleboard Tour

Island Head- Hilton Head Harbor

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$40.00

description: *Be one with the water* ___________________________________ Rates **Person:** $40 *Ages 12+* ___________________________________ Duration 1 hour ___________________________________ About Stand Up Paddleboarding focuses on...

Afternoon Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$550.00 - $1,150.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. description: Enjoy your afternoon and all the sights Charleston has to offer from the water! Sail on Windchaser, our 50 ft. spacious luxury yacht on a private charter for your...

PB Private Outback Excursion - 12 passenger

description: The Perfect Combination of Adventure and Fun! ___ Description This trip combines two of our most popular trips, The Dolphin Eco Tour and The Guided Kayak Tour, in an over the top remote location. A favorite of locals and visitors...

Private Dolphin Tour

Cross Island Cruises

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$279.00

duration: 90-105 minutes meeting_point: 68 Helmsman Way group_size: Maximum 6 people pricing: $269 total, for up to 6 passengers per boat. No hidden fees! description: On a private dolphin tour, guests can expect a personalized and up-close...

Large Groups and Wedding Parties

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$45.00 - $55.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 group_size: 10+ People Group Discount $5 off per person pricing: Person - $60 People in a group of 10+ - $55 per person description: Make your...

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park is an unmistakable landmark for Nags Head vacationers and virtually everyone passing through along the main beach bypass, US 158. This park is marked by its towering sand dunes, which reach 80' - 100' feet tall and look...

Pirate Cruise

Pirates HHI

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$10.00 - $39.99

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Full Refunds are issued with 48 hours advanced notice meeting_point: 86 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head, SC 29928 - Check In at the Lowcountry Watersports Office to the left of Black Marlin Restaurant pricing...

Mini Boat Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$199.00

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours before the scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 5 max_age: 99 group_size: 2, 3 or 4 per mini...

Fireworks & Nature Boat Cruise

meeting_point: Hilton Head Island, SC description: *Get the best seat in the house for the Shelter Cove Harbour Festival fireworks!* --- > Rates >- **Adults:** $65 >- **Children:** $45 (12 and under) >- **Small Children:** $40 (under 2) ...

Currituck Maritime Museum

Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.

PB 7 Hour Ultimate Lowcountry Day
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$110.00 - $1,565.00

description: *Customized adventures are the best way to see and do the Lowcountry!* Description Designed for the family or small group interested in experiencing an authentic day in coastal Carolina. We will give you a menu of options that can...

Lowcountry Boil Beachside Cookout

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$15.00 - $90.00

duration: 3.5 Hours description: Include a cruise to Capers Island, fresh seafood, time to explore, and more! How does fresh local shrimp, smoked sausage, sweet corn, red potatoes and onions all boiled perfectly together in special seasonings...

Private Sailboat Charter

Charleston Sailboat Charters

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$550.00

description: Private Sailboat Charter Charleston Sailboat Charters was created by Captain Jay Keeney with one goal in mind; to safely introduce the sport of sailing to those individuals with the desire to learn in an affordable manner. ...

Afternoon Wambaw Creek Wilderness Area Tour - 2 Hour
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$52.00 - $104.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Can Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, Within 24 hours of the event there will be a $20 rebooking fee on any rescheduled tours. Tours cancelled by Nature Adventures Outfitters due to weather...

Daufuskie Island History & Artisans Excursion

meeting_point: Hilton Head Island, SC description: *Catch a glimpse into Lowcountry history!* --- Description This 4.5-hour Daufuskie Island trip provides a glimpse into a fascinating chapter of Lowcountry history on the undeveloped side of...

Private Island Adventure Tour

Trailblaze Adventure Grand Strand LLC

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$60.00 - $120.00

description: Join us for a Private Island Adventure Tour Duration 3 Hours About This trip takes you to one of the last remaining undeveloped barrier islands in South Carolina preserved in its natural state. You will be in the heart of the...

Scenic Salt Marsh Adventure Tour

Trailblaze Adventure Grand Strand LLC

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$45.00 - $90.00

description: Scenic Salt Marsh Adventure Tour Duration 2 Hours About Paddle with us through the salt marsh creeks of Cherry Grove, a thriving ecosystem that is home to a variety of marine life such as Loggerhead Sea Turtles, Bottlenose...

Sunset Creek Cat Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$120.00 - $159.00

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours prior to the scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 5 max_age: 99 group_size: 2 people per...

The Charleston Haunted Jail Tour
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$29.00 - $45.00

duration: 45 Minutes meeting_point: 21 Magazine Street Charleston, SC 29401 min_age: 10 pricing: • **Adults (Ages 13+)**: Starting at $45 • **Child (Ages 10-12)**: Starting at $35 description: The Charleston Haunted Jail Tour Join us for a...

Rentals: Shem Creek Kayak and Paddleboard
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$27.00 - $75.00

meeting_point: Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant, SC description: *Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals* *Advance reservations are required* ___________________________________ Rates **3 Hour Single Kayak** - $45 (up to 3 hours) **Full day Single Kayak** ...

PB Private Daufuskie Island Tour - 6 passenger

description: *Catch a glimpse into a fascinating chapter of Lowcountry history* --- Description Tucked between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, and accessible only by boat, Daufuskie Island is a real gem. This trip provides a glimpse into a...

Group Carriage Tours

Carolina Polo and Carriage Tour Company

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$35.00 - $45.00

duration: 1 Hour meeting_point: group_size: Maximum 16 people description: Experience Charleston’s Downtown Historic District by carriage. Take a relaxing 1 hour fully narrated group tour through the quaint and charming streets of downtown...

Private Sunset & Fireworks Cruise - 6p

meeting_point: Hilton Head, SC description: This 3+ hour private excursions departs from Shelter Cove Marina where your captain will give you a tour and educate you of the salt marsh ecosystem. Bring your camera and take in the sights of a...

Eco Tour

Hilton Head Helicopter Tours

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$269.00

description: This helicopter tour follows some of the most beautiful and remote beaches on the East Coast, offering sweeping aerial views of the coastline. Guests will fly Hunting Island lighthouse and old fishing cabins while scanning the waters...

7 HR Ult Day

Outside

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$87.50 - $1,095.00

meeting_point: Hilton Head Island, SC description: *Full day customized adventures are the best way to see and explore the Lowcountry!* --- Description Your Day, Your Way! Outside’s signature program! The Ultimate Lowcountry Day is just...

PB Private Daufuskie Island Tour - 16 passenger

description: *Catch a glimpse into a fascinating chapter of Lowcountry history* --- Description Tucked between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, and accessible only by boat, Daufuskie Island is a real gem. This trip provides a glimpse into a...

Children's Treasure Hunt Tour

Charleston Pirate Tours

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$15.00 - $18.00

meeting_point: White Point Gardens at the corner of East Battery and Murray Blvd., Charleston, SC description: Interactive history with hands-on activities that make history fun for young children... and their grown-ups! Duration 1 Hour ...

Private Island Adventure Sunrise Tour

Trailblaze Adventure Grand Strand LLC

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$65.00 - $130.00

description: Join us for a Private Island Adventure Tour Duration 3 Hours About This trip takes you to one of the last remaining undeveloped barrier islands in South Carolina preserved in its natural state. You will be in the heart of the...

Bachelor and Bachelorettes

description: **Groups** 3 hours (can add additional time) Group tours are great for bachelor and bachelorette parties, company outings, and church groups. We can sail to a nearby beach, raft up the boats together for a huge floating party platform...

Beach Braids

For the Best Outer Banks hair wraps, cornrows, jagua tattoos, full color temporary tattoos, fancy hair wraps, reggae hemp wraps, beach braids or gypsy braids … There is only one place to go — Beach Braids - Hair Wraps & Henna...

McLean Park

North Myrtle Beach locals who want to unwind and relax off the beach head to the gorgeous, centrally located McLean Park. Located in the heart of the city, just 2 blocks west of Ocean Boulevard between 1st and 3rd Avenues, this sprawling natural...

Union Point Park

Visitors to New Bern's historic downtown are advised to take a break from the shopping, antiquing and dining, and enjoy a comfortable seat and a great view at the scenic and newly revitalized, Union Point Park.

Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve

When most Outer Banks visitors think of Nags Head, they imagine a classic beach town filled with warm sunny days, crashing ocean waves, and miles of beaches, shops, restaurants and all the attractions that inherently come standard with an...

Colonial Park

Visitors to Edenton's Colonial Park will find a veritable world of local attractions and gorgeously scenic landscapes just minutes away from the expansive parking area. A postcard-perfect place to picnic, paddle, or just take off for a leisurely...

Museum of the Albemarle

The Museum of the Albemarle is considered the showpiece of downtown Elizabeth City, and is a must-stop for any new explorer of North Carolina's "Inner Banks." Located along the waterfront within a sprawling and stately green-roofed complex, the...

Broadway at the Beach

It's perfectly possible for a Myrtle Beach visitor to spend their entire vacation at the renowned Broadway at the Beach complex and never run out of things to do, attractions to see, and fantastic shops to explore. The sprawling 350 acre shopping...

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

Before there was the infamous Jersey Shore crew, or the Southern California surfing hang-outs, there was the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. A southern icon for beach vacationers of multiple generations, from biker gangs to young families, the boardwalk...

Isle of Palms County Park

Isle of Palms County Park is a welcoming and well-maintained coastal destination that offers everything visitors need for a perfect day at the beach. Managed by Charleston County Parks and Recreation, this popular beachfront park combines natural...

Coligny Beach Park

Coligny Beach Park is easily one of Hilton Head Island's top-rated beaches, and it won't take new visitors very long to discover why. From the extensive free parking to the kid-friendly splash pad, the park is remarkably accommodating, and simply...

New Bern Firemans Museum

The New Bern Fire Department began as a fraternal organization and was originally called the "Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company," and was the first chartered fire department in the state of North Carolina. This original company became inactive...

Driessen Beach Park

The postcard-worthy Driessen Beach Park is a little hard to find, and for most Hilton Head Island regulars, that's a very good thing. Seldom crowded, with plenty of parking spaces to go around, this relatively expansive park has plenty of room to...

South Carolina Aquarium Charleston

The South Carolina Aquarium may be one of Charleston's newest local attractions, but it is certainly making waves as one of its most exciting and entertaining venues in an already packed southern destination.

Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve

The Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve is a quiet and scenic refuge that offers a front-row seat to one of the most captivating natural environments along the Grand Strand. Situated beside the Cherry Grove Marsh, this small park provides a peaceful...

Lawton Stables

Lawton Stables is much more than just a pretty spot for a trail ride, or an elite locale for local islanders to board and train their prized horses. In addition, the stables offer a world of fun for its regular and vacationing patrons, ranging from...

Coastal Discovery Museum

A fascinating find off the beach, the Coastal Discovery Museum is sure to engage Hilton Head visitors of all ages, with a world of indoor and outdoor exhibits, all found on the site of a rich coastal ecosystem. With a series of exhibits that are...

Ferry Landing Park

Ferry Landing Park, nestled at the end of Shallotte Boulevard in Ocean Isle Beach, is a peaceful waterfront destination that offers visitors a glimpse of the area’s natural beauty and laid-back coastal charm. Located along the Intracoastal...

Myrtle Beach Skywheel

It's impossible for oceanfront beach-goers to miss Myrtle Beaches' literal top attraction, the Myrtle Beach Skywheel. The nearly 190' tall Ferris wheel is a relatively new beachside attraction, but is easily one of the Grand Strand's biggest and...

Port Discover

Kids of all ages can instantly become scientists, gardeners, doctors, and pilots, all just by walking through the unimposing downtown doors of Elizabeth City's Port Discover. This cool destination provides hours of fun for local and visiting little...

Fun Plaza

The Fun Plaza on Ocean Blvd. lives up to its name as one of the most entertaining North Myrtle Beach attractions inside and out. Located just steps away from the oceanfront, and easy to get to for both area resort guests and beach goers, the classic...

James Island County Park

The expansive James Island County Park has a unique distinction as being one of the most entertaining and diverse destination in the Lowcountry. Able to accommodate a world of interests, from camping and fishing to splashing around in a seasonal...

Long Leaf Park

Long Leaf Park is a centrally located public park that features a wealth of natural beauty and scenery, as well as plenty of activities to keep park-goers of all ages engaged. Located just south of the UNCW campus, and easy to reach for visitors...

Downtown Waterfront Market

The seasonally open Downtown Waterfront Market is a great locale for shoppers, art aficionados, and foodies to come together in an outdoor, homegrown environment that features the very best products that Albemarle residents have to offer. An...

Northeast Dragway

For a hot night out on the town, or a revved up Saturday afternoon, there's nothing quite like a trip to the Northeast Dragway. A happening spot for gear-heads of all ages, this 1/8th mile track heats up on weekends with a wide range of dragsters...

Middleton Place

Enchanting gardens, interactive history, and breathtaking views abound at Middleton Place, one of the top-ranked attractions by Charleston newcomers and seasoned vacationers alike.

Dixieland Speedway

Summertime Friday nights are hot in Elizabeth City, thanks mainly to the Dixieland Speedway, a 3/8th mile dirt track that attracts stock car, go-kart and motorcycle racers from all across the eastern North Carolina region. An exciting spot with a...