Activities

Kure Beach Fishing Pier
K Avenue
Kure Beach, NC 28449 (get map)
910/458-5524
www.kurebeachfishingpier.com/
Kure Beach Pier is the oldest fishing pier on the Atlantic Coast. When you come to visit Kure Beach Pier, you can be assured that every one here is trying to make your visit a safe, enjoyable and affordable visit.

Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. S.
Kure Beach, NC 28449 (get map)
910/458-5538
www.fortfisher.nchistoricsites.org
The tour trail is approximately one-quarter-mile long and encircles the remains of the fort on the river side of the highway. Exhibit panels containing photos and text are located at many locations along the tour trail. A restored gun emplacement is located on top on one of the batteries. The visitor center and rest rooms are fully accessible.

Fort Fisher/Southport Ferry
2422 South Fort Fisher Blvd.
Kure Beach, NC 28449 (get map)
910/457-6942
www.ncferry.org

Kure Beach Fishing Pier
K Avenue
Kure Beach, NC 28449 (get map)
910/458-5524
www.kurebeachfishingpier.com/
Kure Beach Pier is the oldest fishing pier on the Atlantic Coast. When you come to visit Kure Beach Pier, you can be assured that every one here is trying to make your visit a safe, enjoyable and affordable visit.

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Road
Kure Beach, NC 28449 (get map)
800/832-3474
910/458-8257
www.ncaquariums.com
The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, near Wilmington, is one of three state-owned aquariums. Renovated in 2002, the facility continues to add new exhibits, programs and activities. The new "Exotic Aquatics" gallery features lionfish, cuttlefish, and a living Pacific coral reef. Other exhibits showcase the State's diverse aquatic environments. More than 2,500 animals are on display, including alligators, venomous snakes, sharks, stingrays, moray eels, seahorses, sea turtles and colorful reef creatures. Daily live animal presentations, feedings, and dialogues with divers in a large ocean tank. Touch pools, films, gift shop, gardens, food and refreshments. Crafts, canoe trips, camps and more. Beachfront on US Hwy 421, between Kure Beach and the state ferry terminal. Open 9am-5pm, 362 days.

Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area
118 Riverfront Rd.
Kure Beach, NC 28449 (get map)
910/458-6723
www.ftfishermilrec.com
Our purpose here is two-fold. First, we are a Recreation Area, designed to provide a pleasant, relaxing get away for authorized Department of Defense personnel. Additionally, during non-summer months, we support official training in a partnership with the on-site North Carolina National Guard Training Center.

Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. S.
Kure Beach, NC 28449 (get map)
910/458-5538
www.fortfisher.nchistoricsites.org
The tour trail is approximately one-quarter-mile long and encircles the remains of the fort on the river side of the highway. Exhibit panels containing photos and text are located at many locations along the tour trail. A restored gun emplacement is located on top on one of the batteries. The visitor center and rest rooms are fully accessible.

NC Underwater Archaeology Center
1608 Ft. Fisher Blvd
Kure Beach, NC 28449 (get map)
910/458-9042
www.arch.dcr.state.nc.us/ncarch/underwater/underwater.htm
The Underwater Archaeology Branch of the NC Division of Historical Resources operates this small museum with exhibits on dive sites and maritime history dating from prehistoric to the Civil War and the present.

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Road
Kure Beach, NC 28449 (get map)
800/832-3474
910/458-8257
www.ncaquariums.com
The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, near Wilmington, is one of three state-owned aquariums. Renovated in 2002, the facility continues to add new exhibits, programs and activities. The new "Exotic Aquatics" gallery features lionfish, cuttlefish, and a living Pacific coral reef. Other exhibits showcase the State's diverse aquatic environments. More than 2,500 animals are on display, including alligators, venomous snakes, sharks, stingrays, moray eels, seahorses, sea turtles and colorful reef creatures. Daily live animal presentations, feedings, and dialogues with divers in a large ocean tank. Touch pools, films, gift shop, gardens, food and refreshments. Crafts, canoe trips, camps and more. Beachfront on US Hwy 421, between Kure Beach and the state ferry terminal. Open 9am-5pm, 362 days.

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
1000 Loggerhead Rd.
Kure Beach, NC 28449 (get map)
910/458-5798
ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/fofi/home.html
Explore Fort Fisher State Recreation Area by foot. A short trail meanders through the marsh, allowing hikers a chance to view sound-side flora and fauna.

Town of Kure Beach Parks & Recreation
117 Settlers Lane
Kure Beach, NC 28449 (get map)
910-458-8216
www.townofkurebeach.org
Kure Beach

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
1000 Loggerhead Rd.
Kure Beach, NC 28449 (get map)
910/458-5798
ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/fofi/home.html
Explore Fort Fisher State Recreation Area by foot. A short trail meanders through the marsh, allowing hikers a chance to view sound-side flora and fauna.

NC Aquarium Gift Shop
900 Loggerhead Road
Kure Beach, NC 28449 (get map)
866/301-3476
910/458-8257
www.ncaquariums.com
The North Carolina Aquarium Society operates the Aquarium gift shop, which offers a wide array of educational and aquatic-related items. Posters, games, books, field guides, CDs, tapes, T-shirts, housewares, jewelry and other unique and interesting items provide a wide variety of choices.

Sand Box Gift Shop
317 Ft. Fisher Blvd. N
Kure Beach, NC 28449 (get map)
910/458-5907

Nautical & unique gifts from dinnerware to gift cards, furniture and Kure Beach souvenirs for all ages. Weekly specials and discounts.

Fort Fisher/Southport Ferry
2422 South Fort Fisher Blvd.
Kure Beach, NC 28449 (get map)
910/457-6942
www.ncferry.org

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Road
Kure Beach, NC 28449 (get map)
800/832-3474
910/458-8257
www.ncaquariums.com
The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, near Wilmington, is one of three state-owned aquariums. Renovated in 2002, the facility continues to add new exhibits, programs and activities. The new "Exotic Aquatics" gallery features lionfish, cuttlefish, and a living Pacific coral reef. Other exhibits showcase the State's diverse aquatic environments. More than 2,500 animals are on display, including alligators, venomous snakes, sharks, stingrays, moray eels, seahorses, sea turtles and colorful reef creatures. Daily live animal presentations, feedings, and dialogues with divers in a large ocean tank. Touch pools, films, gift shop, gardens, food and refreshments. Crafts, canoe trips, camps and more. Beachfront on US Hwy 421, between Kure Beach and the state ferry terminal. Open 9am-5pm, 362 days.