things to do in Hampstead, NC

Fly aboard B-29 Doc and step into aviation history

Make birthday time an adventure with beach activities, aquarium exploration, or both

Take the helm of a mini powerboat and explore Carolina Beach waters with a guide

Explore the history and the unexplained inside Latimer House

Explore glowing gardens, a decorated manor house, and festive activities in one evening

Charter the M/V Osprey for a private Cape Fear River cruise

Dance to oldies and modern hits on a 21+ evening waterway cruise

Sail calm morning waters on the Intracoastal Waterway

Paddle a blackwater wilderness with one of the world's oldest known stands of trees

Explore Wilmington’s historic district and riverfront at your own pace on an e-bike

Cruise to Masonboro Island and turn shark teeth into custom jewelry

Explore coastal islands, rope swings and waterfront stops by private boat

Stroll Wilmington’s holiday-dressed Victorian homes by LED candlelight

Investigate the manor house with paranormal tools and a scroll of the dead

Cruise the Black River with narration by a coastal ecologist

Ease into kayaking with a beginner-friendly swamp adventure

Paddle among cypress trees more than 2,600 years old

Paddle through rice-growing history in hand-dug island canals

Paddle coastal marshes and explore Fort Fisher's southern beaches

Paddle a quiet creek surrounded by the Holly Shelter Game Lands