Best Amusement Park Ride Wilmington Near Me

4worldlovers: Waterpark closed for season. Waterpark Hours: 11-6:00pm Please check above open dates. Dry Hours: Mon-Thurs 10am-11pm Friday & Saturday 10am-12am Sunday 10am - 11pm

4worldlovers: County fairs have been bringing friends together to celebrate the end of summer and to start new dreams of the future for over a century now. Just mentioning a county fair can bring to mind images of livestock, crafts, sticky cotton candy, balloons, clowns, laughter of young and old alike, while in the distance the sounds of the midway calls. Buy or win your tickets and join us for some fun at the fair!

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The sights and sounds of family fun await you at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, named one of the most awesome boardwalks in America by Budget Travel. The summer season brings amusement rides, seasonal live music and weekly fireworks. Enjoy sweet treats, colorful shops with souvenirs and beach gear, seaside restaurants and tiki bars. Oh, and did we mention easy access to our beautiful sandy shore? There are just a few vintage boardwalks left in the country, but there is only one Carolina Beach Boardwalk, so be sure to put it on your bucket list.

The Carolina Beach Boardwalk offers amusement rides and fun for small children like a colorful carousel and fun slide along with carnival games and street food all summer long. Take a break from the sun and level-up in the Carolina Beach Arcade. Cool off, play games and win prizes just a block off the ocean. Attractions are open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Let the Boardwalk be your launching pad for a one-of-a-kind adventure. Wheel around the island with Pleasure Island Rentals, where your family can rent any number of different bikes. Explore on the self-guided bike tour, which starts on the Boardwalk and leads you through sites in Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher.

Always wanted to ride the waves, but didn't know where to start? Take a lesson from Odysea Surf School or Tony Silvagni Surf School, led by Olympic gold medal winner and world champion surfer Tony Silvagni. You can also rent surfboards, bodyboards, flippers, beach chairs, umbrellas, cabanas and even beach toys from Tony Silvagni Surf School.

Immerse yourself in the colorful sights and sounds of the season at Carolina Beach. Be amazed by Fireworks by the Sea & Boardwalk Blast, where live music starts at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks launch at 9 p.m. every Thursday evening throughout the summer. The Carolina Beach Music Festival has taken place each June for more than 30 years and is the biggest and only music festival held on the beach on the North Carolina Coast. The Island Arts Festival takes place each May.

Check out our events calendar for more upcoming events in the area. Annual off-season events that include Boardwalk activities are Christmas by the Sea and the Island of Lights Festival.

Variety is the name of the game when it comes to dining on and within walking distance of the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Eat freshly steamed seafood at the Shuckin' Shack, or grab a slice or whole pie at Fentoni's Pizza. For authentic North Carolina barbecue, nothing beats Carolina Smokehouse. Enjoy juicy burgers and hot dogs as you step back in time to the 1950s at Pop's Diner.

Looking to grab something quick and hop right back on the beach? Crush & Grind is your local one-stop-shop for gourmet coffee, craft beer and high-quality wine. Cool down with a sweet treat like snowcones, ice creams, Italian ices and gelatos at Island Ice Factory, Krazy Kones, or Latella Gelato. Just beyond the Boardwalk — and well worth the walk — is Squigley's Ice Cream & Treats, which serves more than 4,000 ice cream flavors and Celtic Creamery, serving authentic Irish ice cream to help cool off from the summer sun.

Satisfy your chocolate cravings at The Fudgeboat or join locals and visitors alike and flock to Britt’s Donuts during the summer months for a handmade, hand-glazed donut.

From drinks in a neighborhood tavern to live music on an oceanview tiki bar, there's something for every lifestyle on or nearby the Boardwalk. The tiki bar at Seawitch Cafe is the perfect place to relax as the sun goes down, with drink specials and live music nearly every night of the week in the summer. The Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront also has a tiki bar, Leaping Lizards, where you can step off the beach for a craft beer or cocktail by the fire pit during rare cooler months of the year.

Enjoy cold drinks, live music and ocean breezes from the deck at Hurricane Alley's overlooking the Boardwalk. If you're looking for more of a neighborhood watering hole, grab a beer at Buzz’s Roost or try their "Boardwalk Bum" cocktail. If you're looking for a great beer selection just steps off the Boardwalk, visit the Fat Pelican, featuring more than 350 beers and known as "One of the Best Dive Bars in America."

Souvenirs, beach gear, apparel and more await your perusal on the Boardwalk. Just across Lake Park Boulevard, Seaside Shenanigans Gift Boutique sells beachy cover-ups, clothing, accessories and fun coastal home decor.

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We welcome you aboard the Henrietta for a relaxing, informative and scenic cruise on the Cape Fear River. Upon leaving our dock we will cruise upriver to the forks of two major rivers then head south past Historic Wilmington on your left, the Battleship North Carolina and Eagles Island to your right .Our captains will give you a snapshot of Wilmington’s history from the early explorers to Modern day ships from all over the world. Testing.


You will enjoy a beautiful sun set on every cruise, and on occasion we have a spectacular moon rise to go along, a double treat for you. A cruise aboard the Henrietta is an experience you don’t want to miss. Bring your special someone and enjoy our open air canopy covered deck, while sipping your favorite beverage from our full bar. On your cruise we will visit the port where ships from around the world will be moored. The SUN Setting over Eagles Island, a MOON RISE over the city or Wilmington’s lights reflecting on the river are memories you will want to preserve so bring your camera.


Our boat becomes yours and with 33 years of experience we will make you make your event a memorial experience.


We can host a private event aboard the Henrietta whatever occasion you may wish to celebrate. We can accommodate about 100 passengers on private charters. There are two decks for your pleasure so space is plentiful. Our dinning deck is climate controlled for year round comfort and our upper level is canopy covered for your guest enjoyment. You can enjoy a full bar on board and beverages must be purchased on board the Henrietta however food service has many options from which you may choose. Birthdays, family reunions, weddings or cooperate functions are all well suited for this unique setting that will make your event an experience all guest will remember fondly.

This tour showcases parts of North Carolina nature that are practically impossible to explore any other way! Experience the beauty and natural history of the Cape Fear region during a narrated nature cruise along these scenic and historic coastal rivers. Cruises are scheduled twice a month from May-October on a Wednesday morning. Since it’s a 4-hour trip, feel free to bring your own food however drinks must be purchased on board from our fully equipped bar.

We’ve been offering a wide range of scenic Cape Fear River cruises since 1987. Our offers include narrated history and sightseeing tours, private charters, and exclusive nature tours with local ecologist Andy Wood. Our tours and charters offer downtown Wilmington visitors and locals an exciting yet relaxing option for holiday parties, anniversaries, birthdays, cocktail parties, romantic dates, and family reunions. Welcome aboard!

I loved every minute of the trip we took. The staff was very professional and friendly. The captain was also very knowledgeable when it came time for his narration. Sitting out on the front of the boat was just so relaxing. A perfect way to spend our last night on our honeymoon.

My husband and I took the sightseeing cruise this past weekend for our 28th anniversary. The views and historical narration were fantastic! Great crew!

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Spring and Summer tours are available by reservation. Please call ahead to inquire about seat availability.

Learn, Discover and Explore the natural wonders of the Carolina Coast with our boat rental with captain services.


Our Captains and Tour Guides are naturalists with many years of experience sharing knowledge with visitors here at Wrightsville Beach. Birding, fishing, shell-collecting and sunset cruises are our specialty, but we love organizing custom options for school groups, weddings and corporate events too!


Do something different for mom… Wrightsville Beach Scenic Cruises is proud to announce their annual Mother’s Day Cruise where mother’s receive a free cruise and beverage with two paid passengers. On Sunday May 14, 2023 bring mom out for a relaxing cruise, show her the natural beauty of Wrightsville Beach from the water. What a great way to show mom you appreciate her and all of her hard work.


Visit fabled Masonboro Island with Don Juan Cortez, a costumed Pirate guide and storyteller on a cruise to what is rumored to be the spot where the legendary Captain Kidd buried his ill-gotten booty. Dig for the forgotten treasure and find hidden gems on the beach.

This tour begins and ends at Wrightsville Beach Boating Access. In addition to Captain Kidd, you’ll also learn about all the other pirates who plied these waters such as the ferocious Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet, the gentleman pirate.


The Shamrock is a custom-built 27 ft. motorized catamaran. US Coast Guard inspected and rated to carry up to 20 passengers. Stable and level in the chop of the Intracoastal Waterway, the Shamrock’s shallow draft allows it to work it’s way up the twisty shallow water creeks that characterize the area and then land her passengers right on the shore of the area’s islands – no dock required.

The Clover -built for shallow draft and pleasure Cruising, the clover is designed by Bennington the leader in pontoon boat manufacturing. This boat design allows for ultimate comfort while exploring the NC back water and local hotspots on the waterway. Clover Cruising Tour

$200/hour rate for the first two hours, reduced $150/hour rate starting on hour three.

Discover your Inner Beach Adventure Imagine walking out the dock to your own boat cruiser. The Clover is a luxury pontoon boat equipped for island hopping. Canopy raised, ice cold cooler, music, and the Island is calling. Masonboro Island to be exact, the largest marine sanctuary in the cape fear region. Unspoiled beaches, seashore treasures, and relaxing vibe only NC beaches can give you. This trip can also include water restaurant service as well as Intracoastal Cruising. Clover comes with Captain, First Mate, Ice Cooler, iPod Tour Boat Rental (with Captain) Requires Reservation