Kure Beach, NC
Attractions and Activities

A Small-Town Beach with Big-Time Attractions

Pure family fun is the heart and soul of Kure Beach, where you’ll discover kid-favorite activities and attractions. At an award-winning aquarium, touch live horseshoe crabs and marvel at sharks, eels and rays in a 235,000-gallon saltwater tank. Bring kids’ history lessons to life with a tour of the site of the Civil War’s largest land-sea battle. Leave screen time behind as you unplug and connect with the island’s natural and historic treasures.

Family Friendly


From a water wonderland with engaging exhibits to an oceanfront park with a pirate ship playground, the island’s classic, kid-friendly finds keep families coming back year after year.


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