Wilmington,
NC – April 2014 / Newsmaker Alert / As the spring holidays approach,
our thoughts often turn toward family travel. Visitors seeking a multi-generational
vacation experience will find one destination with four unique coastal
settings in Wilmington,
North Carolina’s historic river district and the island beaches of
Carolina
Beach,
Kure Beach, and Wrightsville
Beach. Holiday-themed family events include egg hunts, nature cruises,
carriage tours, and Sunday brunches. Nature’s beauty abounds at Airlie
Gardens, Greenfield Lake, area parks, and the new Butterfly Bungalow at
the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Enjoy the Carolina Beach Boardwalk’s
seasonal amusements and rides. Families will find that Wilmington, N.C.
& Island Beaches is still affordable with accommodations in all price
ranges, as well as budget-friendly attractions, tours, and restaurants.
To plan your visit, call 1-866-266-9690 or email visit@wilmingtonandbeaches.com
and request a free 2014 Official Visitors Guide. Or visit www.GoWilmingtonAndBeaches.com
for seasonal specials and experiences.
Here’s a Sampling of Holiday-Theme
Events for the Entire Family:
April 12, 18, 19: Alligator
Egg Hunt. 10am & 1pm. See a live baby alligator and create an alligator
egg basket and search for candy-filled “alligator eggs.” Recommended for
ages 3-10; must be accompanied by an adult. Admission charge for kids &
adults. Pre-registration required (by April 9 & April 16). While here,
see the new Butterfly Bungalow at NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Kure Beach;
910-458-7468; www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher
April 17: Spring Egg-Venture
At Halyburton Park. 9am-12noon. Join the ‘eggcitement’ at Halyburton
Park. Programs include Animal Eggs & Nests, Egglympics, Storytime,
and Spring Nature Hike. Egg hunts for ages 3-5, 6-7 & 8-10 at 9:30,
10:30, and 11:30am. Pre-registration required. Admission charge. Halyburton
Park, 4099 S. 17th St., Wilmington. 910-341-0075; www.halyburtonpark.com
April 18 & 19: Bugs
& Butterflies Spring Event. 9am-12noon. Learn about local insects
and participate in egg-citing art activities, face-painting, gardening,
spring outdoor games, and more. Museum admission charge includes event.
Children’s Museum of Wilmington; www.playwilmington.org
April: 18: Easter Egg
Hunt & Carnival At Battleship Park. 10am-2pm. Kids ages 2-9 are
invited to join Buddy the Battleship Bunny for continuous egg hunts, inflatable
bounce house, pony rides, petting zoo, and more. Admission charge; pre-registration
required. Battleship Park, Wilmington; 910-251-5797; www.battleshipnc.com
April 18-20: Easter ‘Bunny’-
Drawn Carriage Tours. 10am-10pm, weather permitting. Experience the
beauty of spring in historic Wilmington via a ‘Bunny’ horse-drawn carriage
or trolley. Treats for kids. Admission charge. Market & Water sts.,
Downtown Wilmington; 910-251-8889; www.horsedrawntours.com
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April 19-20: Masonboro
Island Easter Boat Trip & Egg Hunt. 10am & 12pm (Sat.) &
10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm (Sun.). Cruise to Masonboro Island (one of the largest
marine sanctuary islands in SE N.C.) and hunt for eggs. Adults must accompany
children. Admission charge; advance reservations. Cruises depart across
from Blockade Runner Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach. 910-200-4002;
www.wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com
April 20: Theatrenow Easter
Jazz Brunch. 12pm. World-class pianist/vocalist Grenoldo Frazier was
recently inducted into Wilmington’s Walk of Fame. On Easter Sunday he will
perform at Wilmington’s only dedicated dinner theatre during a 3-course
Easter brunch. Admission charge. Reservations required. TheatreNOW, 19
S. 10th St., Wilmington. 910-399-3669; www.theatrewilmington.com
The coast is close! Wilmington,
North Carolina’s historic river district and the island beaches of Carolina
Beach,
Kure Beach, and Wrightsville
Beach are a convenient drive along major highways, including I-40 and
U.S. 74, both with easy access from I-95. If you’re flying in for the holidays,
the Wilmington International Airport (ILM) offers daily flights from several
airline hubs. For seasonal specials and experiences, or to download an
official visitors guide or complete event calendar, visit www.GoWilmingtonAndBeaches.com.
Media
Contact:
Wilmington
and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau
Connie
Nelson
Communications/PR
Director
910-332-8751
866-266-9690
ext. 120
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The
New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority d/b/a Wilmington and Beaches
Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization
of New Hanover County, North Carolina that stimulates economic development
through the promotion of travel and tourism.
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