Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Southport, North Carolina (NC)

March 15, 2022 Joeann Galban

Southport is a city in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States, near the mouth of the Cape Fear River. Its estimated population was 3,625 as of the 2016 census.
Restaurants in Southport

1. The Adventure Kayak Company - Day Tours

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5.0 based on 181 reviews

The Adventure Kayak Company - Day Tours

Specializing in guided kayak tours, historical Southport bicycle and walking tours, kayak and bicycle rentals, kayak lessons and kayak retail shop.

2. Southport Fun Tours

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5.0 based on 124 reviews

Southport Fun Tours

Entertaining tour of Southport's historic waterfront district in an open-air electric tram. History, culture, shops and restaurants, movie locations. And lots of fun!

3. Reelin Pelican Fishing Charters

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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Reelin Pelican Fishing Charters

Searching the perfect spot to fish in Southport, NC? Reelin’ Pelican Fishing Charters has daily trips to serve Southport and the surrounding areas, including Bald Head Island, Oak Island, and more. From flounder to king mackerel, our three fishing charter boats are fully equipped for your choice of inshore or offshore fishing. And kids fish for free!

4. Lighthouse WaterSports

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Lighthouse WaterSports

Lighthouse WaterSports is a eco tour company that specializes in guided kayak and boat tours for exploring nature, sharing history and viewing wildlife. We lead group kayak tours to remote blackwater creeks, marshes and swamps and operate scenic boat tours and sunset cruises on the Cape Fear River and Intracoastal waters of Southport, Bald Head Island, and Oak Island. We also deliver kayak and stand up paddle board rentals to vacation rental homes.

5. Skydive Coastal Carolinas

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Skydive Coastal Carolinas

Skydive Coastal Carolinas is the premier destination for skydiving the North Carolina coast offering some of the best ocean views in the world! Located within easy reach of Myrtle Beach, Wilmington, Surf City, and Oak Island, we are a full-service facility providing tandem skydiving as well as programs to become a certified skydiver. Come jump with our highly experienced instructors and make a memory you will never forget!

6. Surf Tours of Southport

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5.0 based on 84 reviews

Surf Tours of Southport

Seniors & Military 10% discount. I stop for you to take pictures, invite questions and have conversation! 50 min tour...Highest 5-star rated tour of Southport on Trip Advisor See locations for movies: Safe Haven, A Walk to Remember, Matlock, Crimes of the Heart, Weekend at Bernies, Revenge, Under the Dome, Dawson's Creek, & more I specialize in private/semi-private tours customized for your interests. I take 1-5 passengers (& small dogs) see Movie an TV film locations, History, Light Houses, Pirates, Civil War, Ghost Stories, Architecture, Eateries, Scenic Waterfront , etc. Reservations suggested in peak periods. Member Southport Historical Society & Local Civil War Round Table. Resident for 13 years, doing tours for 6. Cash or Personal Check please. I can pick up at B&B's & boaters at the Marina. Tours run Mon-Fri 11-3. Weekends and outside normal hours by appointment.

7. Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry

1650 Ferry Rd., Southport, NC 28461 +1 910-457-6942 http://www.southporttimes.com/southportferry.html
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5.0 based on 493 reviews

Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry

Reviewed By jeanettelamm - Gibsonville, United States

the ferry is always a fun thing to do and takes you over to southport and oak island its a great thing for a day trip to go across and see more of our beautiful coast

8. Southport Boat Rentals

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Southport Boat Rentals

Southport Boat Rentals and Southport Water Tours are the Only Boat Rental and TourBoat Company in the historic Old Southport Yacht Basin. Our Tour boat can seat up to 28 passengers and we provide a fleet of Carolina Skiffs to rent for the Day, or even longer. No hassle, no clean up, just fun. Join us for a Tour or Rent a Boat to explore the waterways and see a part of the area that you can only access by Water.

9. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport

204 E Moore St, Southport, NC 28461-3928 +1 910-477-5151 http://www.ncmaritimemuseumsouthport.com
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4.5 based on 316 reviews

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport

Maritime museum focusing on the history of local waterways plus exhibits on piracy, shipwrecks & storms. The Mission of the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport is to collect, preserve and interpret material culture pertinent to the maritime history of the Lower Cape Fear region.

Reviewed By Y2814KHjanem - Southport, United States

Excellent for all ages and informative museum. Enjoyed it immensely. Covers nautical history of Southport area and world war 11 contributions

10. Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room

105 S Howe St, Southport, NC 28461-3817 +1 910-777-5151 [email protected] http://www.silvercoastwinery.com/
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4.5 based on 117 reviews

Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room

In the heart of downtown Southport, NC come taste international award-winning wines made by Silver Coast Winery. In addition to our wines, we feature 6 craft beers on tap. The taps change frequently, so come often. After a day of antiquing come enjoy a wine or beer tasting or a glass of wine or pint while you browse our gift shop. The wine labels and art gallery feature works by local artists. Special events include wine and chocolate and wine and cheese pairings. The art gallery is a great setting for a bridal shower, private wine tasting and other events. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 11am to 8pm and Sunday from noon to 5pm. Wine tastings daily. Host a birthday party, bridal shower, anniversary party or other private event in our art gallery and tasting room.

Reviewed By 999triciac - Twinsburg, United States

My husband and I found this gem today while shopping. We did a wine tasting with John who was super friendly and knowledgeable. The wine was great! Bought a case with Touriga and Viogner! Will definitely go back when we return in May to pick up our son at UNCW!

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