Top Rated Parks to Visit in Kure Beach

"Famed as the oldest museum in North Carolina, and established more than a century ago, the Cape Fear Museum is a fantastic first stop for visitors who are new to the area and who want to discover what the Cape Fear region is all about. Located in downtown Wilmington, this expansive museum has more than 52,000 artifacts that are found within distinct galleries which pay homage to unique chapters in Cape Fear’s story. Visitors can uncover 100 years of movie making history at the “Starring Cape Fear!"

"Stop by North Carolina's oldest history museum at 814 Market St. Visit the Giant Ground Sloth exhibit, which showcases a replica of a creature that lived up to 1.5 million years ago in the area now known as Wilmington. The sloth’s bones are made from the remains of one found near Randall Parkway in 1991."

"Located at 1739 Burnett Blvd., Greenfield Park’s 250 acres are filled with biking and walking trails along Greenfield Lake. Park amenities include restroom facilities, water fountains, age and ability specific playgrounds, picnic shelters, grills, and an accessible fishing dock. For more info, call 910 341-7855 or visit wilmingtonandbeaches.com."

"Greenfield Lake is a man-made lake created centuries ago to benefit the surrounding community. And now it's still a great recreational space for you to enjoy!. Decide whether you want to walk, run, or bike the 4.1-mile trail, or maybe you’d like to find a spot to cast a rod and see what’s biting."

"Nature & Wildlife Areas302 Willard Street, Wilmington, NC 28401MoreLess Info. The 250-acre Greenfield Park is a recreational park that includes 2 tennis courts, a skate park, an outdoor amphitheater, and boat rentals. The park has opportunities for swimming, fishing, and mountain biking."

"This 33-acre park features the Althea Gibson Tennis Complex with 18 tennis courts and a clubhouse, multiple outdoor basketball courts, a large dog park equipped with a canopy and benches, and a large playground suitable for children of all ages. In addition, Empie Park also offers shelters with picnic tables, horseshoe pits and even has part of the Gary Shell Cross City Trail going around the park."

"Long Leaf Park is made up of several intertwining paved trails lined with lush green grass perfect for riding your bike, walking or running. Long Leaf Park is also equipped for sporting events with four soccer fields and three softball fields which are both lighted. The park also has a large on-site parking lot and shelters for anyone who just wants to sit and relax."

"After some time sunning on the beach, you’ll need a bite—somewhere you can go with sand and a swimsuit. With traditional, all-beef, turkey, and veggie dogs, the Trolly Stop is the landmark place to eat. Choose Surfer Style, German, Nuclear, Old Baldy, or more, and top it off with some nachos and a dill pickle."

"Located in the historic district of Wilmington, Front Street Brewery offers brewery tours, flight tasting, and elevated pub grub. They have 6 core beers including a Scottish ale, IPA, and wheat beer. Front Street Brewery is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 5 PM."

"Front Street Brewery, Wilmington’s only Restaurant and Brewery; offering American cuisine, ranging from gourmet burgers to fine entrees, at a reasonable price. Located in Historic Downtown come try our delicious food served in the comfortably casual ambiance of a beautiful historic building."

"Part restaurant and part brewery, Front Street Brewery features over 25 sandwiches and 35 entrees on top of a full tap list of house-brewed beer. Open since 1995, Front Street has five flagship beers worth sampling. If you want a behind the scenes look, check out their free brewery tour!"

"Set in the heart of the city, this Wilmington brewery started as a small home brewing operation, and is now serving Charlotte fresh pints in a laid-back and cozy taproom. They offer weekly brewing demonstrations and an on-site homebrew supply shop, to encourage your passion for craft creating. There are 15 drafts on tap, always rotating in new and exciting selections, and options for every need—take a pint, growler, crowler, or keg home with you or to the nearby beach."

"Starting out as a homebrew shop, it developed into a full-fledged brewery. Having attended UNC Asheville, the owners were in the thick of “Beer City USA” where their appreciation of craft beer was born. After touring some breweries in Europe and working at some facilities in Asheville, they decided to open their own place near the beach."

"For all things beer, Wilmington Brewing Company is the place to go!. Straight from the tank to your glass, WBC also hosts a home-brew supply store!. Built by Wilmington natives and located in the middle of Wilmington, owners John and Michelle Savard crafted their love for beer while in college at UNC Asheville."