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2026 Southport Educational Activities Guide

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Dry Dock Inn

Welcome to the newly renovated Dry Dock Inn, your perfect Carolina Beach retreat. Just steps from the sand and boardwalk, our inn combines modern updates with coastal charm for an unforgettable stay. From effortlessly comfortable individual rooms to...

Summer Sands- A Shore Thing Room 407

Hey, beach bums and wave riders! Chill out in your coastal escape, where the casual beach vibe flows into modern comfort. Located on the fourth floor with a private balcony overlooking the pool, this spot is ideal for unwinding after a day in the...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park

There’s an ocean of adventures waiting for visitors at the Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. Featuring a full range of entertainment options including a water park, mini golf course, go karts, arcade, and so much more, veritably every visitor...

“King’s Retreat” Charming Canal Ho...

“The King’s Retreat” A timeless Holden Beach gem located at 118 Salisbury with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms & outdoor shower. Main floor features an open concept living space with screened in porch & back deck with canal vistas. Upstairs the 3...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Victory Beach Vacations

Visitors who are on the hunt for the postcard-perfect vacation rental in the heart of the Carolina Beach or Kure Beach area will find an enticing selection and plenty of friendly customer service when they rent through Victory Beach Vacations. Based...

Old Brunswick County Jail Museum

Take a trip back in time without ever leaving the heart of Southport for a fascinating and educational visit to the stoic Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. Found within a multi-story brick building on the corner of Nash and Rhett Streets, this...

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport

Downtown Southport visitors who want to learn more about this community’s essential role in North Carolina history, or who just want to enjoy a rainy day adventure that’s filled with maritime culture, can pay a visit to the engaging...

The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport is one of three maritime museums sponsored by the state that lies along the eastern portion of NC. The Southport branch focuses on the maritime history of the lower Cape Fear River, and contains a...

The Old Brunswick County Jail is a favorite stop along any historic Downtown Southport walking tour, as the early 1900s structure is chock-full of stories which span from its stately brick architecture to its original sprinklings of graffiti, still...