Airlie Gardens
Located near Wrightsville Beach, NC on Airlie Rd. 910-793-7531 www.airliegardens.org

Azalea Festival of North Carolina
Located in down Wilmington, NC and held in early April. 910-794-4650 www.azalea.wilmington.org

Battleship NORTH CAROLINA
As you walk the decks of the NORTH CAROLINA, imagine yourself at sea in 1942 searching the sky for enemy aircraft, anticipating what may happen next. Discover how this heroic Ship and brave crew fought in every major naval offensive in the Pacific of WWII. Come aboard and explore nine decks, crews' quarters, gun turrets, sickbay, the bridge and much more! This is an historic adventure you don’t want to miss! We are open every day and located on the Cape Fear River across from Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC at the junction of highways 17, 74, 76, & 421. Call for Information: 910.251.5797. Coupon Offer: $1 off Adult Admission. www.battleshipnc.com OPEN EVERY DAY!

Bellamy Mansion Museum of History & Design Arts
Located at the corner of 5th Ave. and Market St. in downtown Wilmington, NC. 910-251-3700 www.bellamymansion.org

Blues Society of the Lower Cape Fear
Cape Fear Blues Festival and blues jam. Check website for dates and locations. 910-350-8822 www.capefearblues.com

Brunswick Town & Fort Anderson State Historic Site
Located at 8887 St. Philips Rd. SE, off NC 133 in Winnabow, NC. 910-371-6613 www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/brunswic/brunswic.htm

Cape Fear Museum
NC's oldest history museum features a collection of more than 40,000 artifacts detailing the rich history, science and cultures of the southern Carolina coast. Enjoy the Waterfront model of Civil War Wilmington, experience the dramatic Battle of Fort Fisher and explore regional ecology. Discover Wilmington's giant ground sloth and learn about the making of the former Wilmingtonian and basketball legend Michael Jordan. Location: 814 Market Street, Downtown Wilmington. Hours: Mon. 9am-5pm (Memorial Day-Labor Day); Tues.-Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm. Admission charged. 910.341.4350. Coupon Offer: $1 Off Admission. www.CapeFearMuseum.com

Carolina Beach Vacation Guide
Check this website for everything you want to know about Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Pleasure Island.
www.carolinabeachvacationguide.com

Carolina Coastal Adventures
Choose your adventure! We offer boating, fishing, kayaking, sightseeing, sailing and even surfing and bodyboarding. Take a sightseeing cruise in the beautiful waters of the Cape Fear Coast. See lighthouses, bird rookeries, dolphin, alligator and other amazing sites! Our programs include small & large group tours, field trips, family reunions, special events, marine education and kids programs. In addition to boating adventures, we offer kayaking activities and fishing charters. Come visit our store, The Island Trader. Call 910.458.9111 for reservations and information. Located at 1337 Bridge Barrier Rd., Carolina Beach, NC (behind the Food Lion shopping center). Coupon Offers: $3 Off Kayak Rentals and $4 Off purchase of $30 or more in The Island Trader. www.carolinacoastaladventures.com

Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington
Join us as we traverse 275-year old alleyways littered with the spiritual debris of privateers and cutthroats. Stroll beneath a canopy of centuries old live oaks, their cryptic limbs dripping with Spanish moss, and hear tales of murder and mayhem. And if you dare, tread upon the unmarked graves of thieves, murderers and other less pitiful souls. Come hear the dismal accounts behind our most unfortunate wretches and discover the poor lost souls that still linger in the Port City. Hear tales past and present, including the most recent encounters with these spirits (many of which have occurred during past tours). We have been researching the ghosts of downtown Wilmington since 1978. With 24 active sites our tour varies nightly. So join us on a family safe, 90-minute journey you will not soon forget. For reservations call 910.794.1866. Coupon Offer: $1 off. Good for all in party. www.hauntedwilmington.com

Haunted Pub Crawl
Prepare Ye Self For A Party Alike No Other! Hoist a pint or three inside the bowels of old Wilmington's most actively haunted pubs. Hear eerie tales that will both shiver ye timbers & make ye laugh so hard ye'll swab the decks. From the disreputable obsession of the merry wench Gallus Meg to the barbarous haunts of a notorious madman, you'll be beggin' to be keelhauled before it's all over. This unique 2.5-hour adventure is closed to ye cabin boys so in order to touch this booty ye must be 21 or older & prove it. The Captain will trim ye sheets at 7:15 PM & set sail for five haunted pubs, depending on the strength of ye landlubbers sea-legs after the first four. Due to rough seas & bouts of jolly roger laughter tour is not recommended for the weak of heart, mind, liver or kidney, but catheter devices, bladder buddies & absorbent undergarments are welcome. Limited crew size means the decks fill quickly & once full tours are closed off, so make ye reservations early! Call: 910.794.1866 or pre-purchase tickets at www.hauntedwilmington.com

Kure Beach Vacation Guide
Check this website for everything you want to know about Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Pleasure Island.
www.kurebeachvacationguide.com

Monkey Joe’s
The kids will be wowed when they see over 12,000 square feet of wall-to-wall fun at Monkey Joe's. Walk in play every day! Clean, bright play areas ,8 inflatables, concessions available, comfortable adult area with flat screen TV's, computer workstations and free wifi. For unforgettable birthday parties and other special events, there's simply no better place! Dive into our party rooms, jumps, slides, and obstacle course—Monkey Joe's keeps even the most active kids busy and happy. Open 10am to 6pm, 7 Days a week. Located at Longleaf Hills Mall, 4310-101 Shipyard Blvd., Wilmington, NC. 910.392.JOES. Coupon Offer: $5 Admission. Regular is $8.99 Fri.-Sun. & $7.99 Mon.-Thus.

Pleasure Island Vacation Guide
Check this website for everything you want to know about Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Pleasure Island.
www.pleasureislandvacationguide.com

Wilmington Railroad Museum
Looking for something new and exciting to do with your children? How about a visit to the Wilmington Railroad Museum? The Wilmington Railroad Museum has an eclectic collection of displays which you and your children will find fun and educational. On the FUN side are a Thomas the Train play area, operating HO and O scale trains, and a real life-size caboose and steam locomotive. Educationally, we trace the historical development of railroads in the Wilmington area as well as the careers of famous people who were involved with railroads, such as Thomas Edison and George Pullman. Located at 501 Nut St. (at Red Cross & Water Streets). 910.763.2634. Coupon Offer: $1 off admission. www.wilmingtonrailroadmuseum.org

Wheel Fun Rentals
Get ready to have the time of your life! Wheel Fun Rentals specializes in making a great trip to the beach even better! Enjoy the sun and fun on a sleek surfboard or cruise the boardwalk on a Beach Cruiser, Pedal Go-Cart, Deuce Coupe or Surrey Bike. Want to hit the water? Rent one of our ocean kayaks and ride the waves. At our Lake location, explore the lake in our two and four person paddle boats, Barracuda water bikes or kayaks. From bikes and beach chairs to umbrellas and boogie boards, Wheel Fun Rentals has everything you need to have big fun at the beach this year. Come on in and rent some fun today! Locations: At ‘The Boardwalk’, 107 Carolina Beach Ave. N., Carolina Beach, NC 28428. At ‘The Lake’, Lake Park Blvd., and Atlanta Ave., Carolina Beach, NC 28428. 910-617-9792. Coupon Offer: Second hour free with coupon. www.wheelfunrentals.com