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03-06-2025
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Guide to Kure Beach: Things to do, places to eat and what to know about parking
If you're looking for small-town charm by the sea, Kure Beach is the destination for you. It offers visitors the opportunity to get away without being far from the fun offered in neighboring Carolina Beach and downtown Wilmington's nightlife is just 18 miles away. Guide to Wilmington-area beaches: Things to do, places to eat and what to know about parking North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher: See sea otters, sea turtles, sharks, stingrays and other sea life, 900 Loggerhead Road, 910-772-0500. Kure Beach Fishing Pier: A family-friendly pier that is great for anglers and those who just want to stroll and enjoy the ocean breezes. Fort Fisher State Historic Site: See a Civil War-era fort and new state-of-the-art museum and visitors' center, 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd. S., 910-251-7340. More: The 10 richest cities in NC include these Wilmington-area places, according to Forbes More: Multi-million-dollar expansion coming to Fort Fisher aquarium Ocean View Restaurant: Whether you're looking for an omelet or chicken and waffles, you can enjoy your meal with a view, 101 K. Ave., 910-458-8778. Jack Mackerel's Island Grill: Enjoy burgers, wraps, steaks, seafood, and specialty cocktails, 113 K. Ave., 910-458-7668. Beach House Burgers: This is the perfect place to grab a quick — and delicious — bite if you've been on the beach, 118 Fort Fisher Blvd. N., 910-458-8586. Freddie's: An authentic Italian restaurant serving everything from chops and steaks to pastas and seafood, 105 K Ave., 910-458-5979. VOTE NOW: Which Wilmington-area beach is the best? Cast your vote now. Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning March 15 and going through Sept. 30 Rates: $6/hourly, $25/daily, or $125/weekly. Handicap parking and Purple Heart Recipients may park for free in designated spaces with the appropriate placard or license plates. More Information: Visit the town's website, This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Things to do, places to eat, parking at Kure Beach, NC
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02-05-2025
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N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher shares ways to protect sea turtles
KURE BEACH, N.C. (WNCT) — With sea turtle nesting season beginning in May, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF) gives ways we can help protect them. 'The Aquarium team is passionate about sea turtle conservation, and we hope that our work in protecting these species inspires the community to find their own way to protect them,' Education Curator, NCAFF, Karissa Bearer said. 'It's as simple as turning off your beachfront lights, taking a reusable bag to the grocery store and refusing the single-use plastic bag or never leaving home without your reusable water bottle.' Here are some ways to participate in sea turtle conservation: Sea turtles often confuse marine debris for food. Protect sea turtles by refusing, reducing, reusing and recycling plastics. Never release balloons which are a choking hazard for many animals. Pop them and put them in the trash instead. Sky lanterns are just as dangerous as balloons because they are flammable and often end up in the water as well. Try alternatives such as bubbles or planting trees in celebration. Pick up trash wherever you find it, especially on the beach. Then share that data with scientists studying marine plastics: Marine Debris Program. Organize a trash pickup around your school and playground. Remember plastic bags can blow a long way. Organize or participate in a beach cleanup. One great opportunity is this weekend – the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher May the 4th Beach Cleanup! Write a letter to the editor or local government officials about the dangers of marine debris. Many communities are considering plastic bag bans. Is yours? This is another way to get involved as a community. For more information, visit Sea Turtle Conservation. The Aquarium team is always ready to talk with visitors and answer any questions about sea turtles. Online reservations are required to visit the Aquarium at NCAFF Tickets. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
