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2026 Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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...

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...

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...

July 4th Fireworks Cruise
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$75.00 - $110.00

description: *Get the best seat in the house for the Independence Day fireworks!* --- > Prices >- **Adults:** $95 >- ** All Children:** $70 (12 and under) --- Description Book this cruise early, it is extremely popular! Incorporates a 2...

One Bar & Tarot Cards

Holy City History Tours

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$45.00 - $280.00

meeting_point: 160 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Meet New Friends While Getting Your Tarot Cards Read! Duration 90 Minutes About Join us, and learn the game of connections and communication through tarot, and explore the...

Sunset Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$600.00 - $1,200.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. description: Relax and enjoy the Sunset from the cockpit of Windchaser, our spacious and most stunning 50 ft Luxury Sailing Yacht! Relax on our 3 hour evening sail and see the...

Group Surf Lesson

Surf Dreams Surf Camp

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$75.00 - $100.00

meeting_point: the 13th Ave. South Beach Access in Surfside Beach, SC 29575 description: *Great for Friends that Want to Learn Together* ___________________________________ Rates **Surfer (All Ages welcome):** $100 ***Please Note:*** *We...

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...

Lighthouse Tour

Hilton Head Helicopter Tours

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$369.00

cancellation_summary: Cancellations accepted up to 24 hours before the scheduled tour. description: See a magnificent fort, lighthouses, beaches and private coastal property from the air on a scenic helicopter flight. Enjoy sweeping Low Country...

SUP Fitness

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 pricing: Private - $85 Semi-Private - $75 Small Group - $65 person Large Group...

????Charleston Harbor BYOB Boat Cruise????

Holy City Boat Tours of Charleston

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$750.00 - $1,800.00

duration: 2 -3 hour meeting_point: 33 Lockwood Drive min_age: 21 group_size: 15 pricing: 3 hour - $1000 description: ???? See Charleston from the water on a private Charleston Harbor BYOB boat tour. Cruise past iconic sights like The Battery, Fort...

USS YORKTOWN GHOST TOUR

Bulldog Tours

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$35.00 - $45.00

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 40 Patriots Point Rd Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 pricing: • **Adult ages 13+**: Starting at $45 • **Child ages 4 -12**: Starting...

PB Private Daufuskie Island Tour - 12 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...

Private Sunset & Fireworks Cruise - 12p

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...

Boo-Hag and Brews Tour: Ghost and Bar Walk

Charleston Historic Tours

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$35.00

meeting_point: 160 church Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Duration: 2 Hours About This is not an average "sit there and shut up " tour, but rather an opportunity to engage back and forth with a local Charlestonian. As a combined bar...

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

Strong Women of the South History Tour

Holy City History Tours

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$35.00 - $280.00

meeting_point: 21 Magazine Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Charleston's Premier Women's History Tour! Duration 2 Hours Included Admission to the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art at 161 Calhoun Street. Admission to the Philip...

Full Moon Tour

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 min_age: 10 group_size: 2 - 15 description: Discover the best place in the world to see the full moon. We’ll head out sunset to position ourselves in...

PVT Dolphin Eco 12p

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...

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...

Family-Friendly Ghost Tour

Holy City History Tours

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$25.00 - $280.00

meeting_point: 51 South Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: It's A Ghost Story! Duration 1.5 Hours Included Admission to the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art at 161 Calhoun Street. Admission to the Philip Simmons House at 30-1/2...

Private Day Sail & Dolphin Watch
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$375.00 - $600.00

meeting_point: Folly Beach, SC description: See Folly Beach like Never Before! About Sail Folly sails daily at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm from the Folly River boat landing located on Center Street. During the two-hour sail, we often see dolphin...

PB Family Fishing - 6 Passenger
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$225.00 - $895.00

meeting_point: Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton description: Fishing Fun for the Whole Family! _____________ This trip includes everything you need: Bait and tackle U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain and fishing guide Licensing Iced cooler ___ This trip...

Full Moon Shem Creek Kayak Tour

Nature Adventures LLC

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$65.00 - $130.00

description: Full Moon Kayak Paddle on Shem Creek Restrictions **Ages 13 and up can paddle in single kayaks.** **Ages 12 and under must be in a tandem kayak accompanied by someone 14 and up.** **Two person minimum. You could be asked to...

Family Fun Fishing

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$190.00 - $3,000.00

duration: 1-12 Hour Options meeting_point: 50 41st Ave. Isle of Palms, SC 29451 pricing: **1-6 People** - $200 per hour **7-16 People** - $275 per hour description: Want to get your kids pumped about fishing? Want to get your kids pumped about...

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...

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...

Private Tubing Trip

Island Head- Hilton Head Harbor

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$250.00 - $675.00

description: Have a blast on a private tubing trip! About This is fun for everyone! Have a blast on a private tubing trip. Our captain will show your group a thrilling time as you tube the beautiful low country. This trip is private to your group...

Dolphins & Donuts (Small Group)

Lowcountry Watersports

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$15.00 - $59.00

duration: 1.5 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours prior; no refunds within 48 hours meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 6 max_age: 99 group_size: 1- 6...

PB Palmetto Bluff Pedego Bike Tour

meeting_point: Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton description: About There is no better way to discover Palmetto Bluff than on a comfortable seat of a Pedego electric bike. Pedego electric bikes allow riders to travel farther and faster, and breeze through...

Student House Tour

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$10.00 - $29.00

meeting_point: Student House Tour - Education Group Tour description: Spend a Day Living History! Duration 1 Hour Rates Student/Chaperone: $15 About Students study the history of Drayton Hall and those who lived on the property through...

Custom Tour Option

Holy City History Tours

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$350.00

meeting_point: Downtown Charleston description: This is a customized tour personally suited for you and your group. All details are worked out via email or phone.

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...

PB Private Biking the Bluff
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$75.00 - $265.00

meeting_point: Palmetto Bluff

Private Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$329.00 - $479.00

duration: 1.5 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours prior; no refunds within 48 hours. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 9 max_age: 99 group_size: Maximum 14...

Tubing and Dolphin - 12 max

meeting_point: Hilton Head Island, SC description: Family Fun With Nature, Tubing and Exploring! --- Join us for a boating and tubing tour through the Lowcountry waters! Watch for birds and dolphin through the salt marsh ecosystem and get behind...

Duck Town Park & Boardwalk

Duck Town Park provides a playground for all seasons and more. Its 11 acres consist of a mix of Maritime Forest, willow swamp, open lawn with amphitheatre and picnic shelters, all sitting next to the lovely shallow waters of scenic Currituck Sound...

Overnight Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$1,600.00

duration: 6pm-9am meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. group_size: Up to 4 Passengers description: Enjoy a sunset sail and drop the hook for an overnight stay aboard the yacht! Enjoy a beautiful Charleston Sunset Sail and drop the...

Large Groups and Wedding Parties

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$45.00 - $60.00

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...

Island Adventure Day Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$1,200.00 - $1,800.00

duration: 6 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. description: Sailing trips out to the barrier islands of Charleston. For more adventure and a longer day trip, sail, anchor out for lunch and a swim, then set sail back to home...

Jet Ski

Lowcountry Watersports

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$159.00

duration: 1.5 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 6 description: Experience an exhilarating...

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...

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...

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 Sunrise 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...

Dolphin Nature Cruise

Island Time Charters

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$325.00 - $399.00

Duration 2 or 3 Hour This is our most popular cruise for a reason! About This Dolphin and Nature Cruise takes you on the waters surrounding Hilton Head Island which inhabit hundreds of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins along with, osprey, great...

Blue Crabbing Excursion

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$15.00 - $65.00

duration: 3.5 Hours description: Come crabbing with us! (This activity is only offered from Memorial Day to Labor Day) We will venture on our shaded excursion vessel equipped with a restroom and beaching ramp to Capers Island preserve and crab the...

McClellanville Shrimping Harbor Tour

Nature Adventures Outfitters

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$25.00 - $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...

Daytime Ghost Tour

Charleston Pirate Tours

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$15.00 - $28.00

meeting_point: Washington Square - park entrance at 74 Broad St., Charleston, SC description: Some of Charleston’s most fascinating ghost stories are in areas that organized tours cannot go at night, so we offer you the chance to see these spooky...

Miss Kitty's Old Time Photos & Gifts

Old Time Photos on the Outer Banks by Miss Kitty's are Fun, Affordable with a variety of costumes from infant to adult and custom-built sets, there is something for everyone. 

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...

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...

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 State Park

Myrtle Beach fans may be surprised to learn that this shoreline has a quiet side, but visitors who want to soak up a natural coastal South Carolina landscape will find plenty of pristine and undeveloped room to roam at the Myrtle Beach State Park...

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...

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...

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...

Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park

Mitchelville Freedom Park is a deeply meaningful and historically rich destination that offers both a scenic natural setting and a powerful connection to America’s past. Located on the northern end of the island near Port Royal Sound, this...

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...

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...

Fish Haul Beach Park

Fish Haul Beach Park is a serene and naturally rich destination that offers visitors a more peaceful and secluded beach experience compared to the island’s more commercialized oceanfront areas. Located on the northern end of Hilton Head near...

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...

East Bay Park

East Bay Park is located on the upper portion of a small peninsula that jets out into Sampit River and Winyah Bay, and as a result, visitors will admire distant water views from virtually any part of the park.

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...

Sandy Run Park

Sandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of marshland, waterways and...

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...

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...

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...

Heritage Shores Nature Preserve

Heritage Shores Nature Preserve is a hidden coastal treasure that offers visitors a chance to connect with nature. Situated along the edge of the Cherry Grove marshlands, this unique preserve encompasses a scenic stretch of land that juts out into...

Sunset Beach Park

Sunset Beach Park is a peaceful public space that captures the essence of coastal relaxation and small-town charm. Tucked along the Intracoastal Waterway just before the bridge to Sunset island, this scenic park provides visitors with a tranquil...

The Circle at Atlantic Beach

Crystal Coast visitors who want an easy-going day on the seashore can head to one of the most convenient public beach accesses in the region, the Circle at Atlantic Beach. Known as the main “Town Beach” and located in the heart of the...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

Wrightsville Beach Park

The sunny Wrightsville Beach Park, conveniently located in the heart of town, is a fantastic destination for an outdoor adventure that doesn't necessarily entail a trip to the beach. Adjacent to the Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation's main...

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...

Charles Creek Park

The Charles Creek Park, located just a block away from the waterfront at most, is a favorite local destination on a warm summer day. Featuring a wide range of activities that can easily be tailored to all age levels and outdoor interests, this small...