Southport, NC (or nearby)

[spedrunner]

Any recommendations for outdoor activities, things to do, etc for the Southport area?  I love anything outdoors, biking, kayaking, etc.  Also will be doing a day trip to Wrightsville beach/Wilmington area
Thanks!! 

[Deleted]

Airlie Gardens in Wilmington is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. Tons of flowers, fountains, birds' nests, turtles, old trees, etc.

[cabbage10]

Take the ferry to Bald Head island. drive a golf cart around (no cars on the island) , visit Old Baldy Lighthouse and walk around the maritime forests!

[whiskeytails]

My ex-boyfriend used to live on Oak Island and did Kayaking trips/tours in Southport. Turtle Island was the favorite place to eat on the Island. We'd also drive his jeep on the beach, but that might have been a no-no.


ETA: This was 15 years ago.

[greenlight]

Pleasure Island has tons to do!

The aquarium, hiking at Carolina Beach state park... Carolina Beach is our favorite, with their boardwalk and fireworks every Thursday night. There are fishing piers, sunset cruises, paddle boating, surfing, Britt's legendary donuts. Seawich restaurant has awesome food and a really cool, relaxing vibe.
We love it there!

[CrazyLucky]

The USS North Carolina is really fun. However, it is HOT! So it's a good one if you have a rainy day.