Who Says You Can Only Vacation At The Beach In The Summer?

At Carolina Beach and Kure Beach there's always something fun to do.... no matter what time of year!

Sure, it may be a little cool outside, but don't let that stop you from having an amazing vacation at an affordable price. Located just east of Wilmington, N.C., Carolina Beach and Kure Beach offer an endless supply of family-fun activities all year round.

History buffs will love to learn about the development of Carolina Beach at the Federal Point History Center where Pre-historic, Colonial, and Civil War exhibits are ready to be discovered. Or go aquatic and spend the day at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher. A variety of programs and activities provide fun for the entire family.

Looking for some adventure on your trip? Carolina Beach and Kure Beach have you covered there too. Throw caution to the wind and spend the day on a charter boat doing some deep sea fishing. Try to wrestle that big one in. Even if you lose the fight, you'll have some tall tales to tell. In the mood for a four-wheel adventure? Head on over to Freeman Park for a day of roaring fun on the beach. For the truly adventurous, put on that wet suit and explore the remains of more than 2,000 shipwrecks. It may be a little chilly, but well worth those goose bumps. There's also hiking, biking, the list goes on and on.

An "un-summer" vacation on these quaint barrier islands will leave you with lots of stories to tell. And just think, you can enjoy it all and save a bundle. While the temperatures are a little lower, so are the rates. And saving money is sure to give you that "warm and fuzzy" feeling. So, accept the challenge. Find your own adventure in Carolina Beach and Kure Beach and don't let the calendar dictate when you're going to have the best family trip ever!