Explore the Wilmington Railroad Museum located at the corner of Water and Red Cross, at the Coastline Convention Center. The museum features a gift store, amazingly realistic railroad models which children can really work, and a railroad theaterette. An educational trip through an impressive history of both the cultural and natural history of the Cape Fear region awaits your children at The Cape Fear Museum . A particular favorite among little ones is the Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery that interactively allows them to explore Cape Fear ecology through hands-on activities. On the Wing, a history of aviation along the Cape Fear, is on display until October 1998.
Admission is FREE for children five and under.
A Horse-Drawn Carriage ride provides young and old with a glimpse and sound of days past as the driver narrates the unique tour of homes and historic downtown sites. Located at the flagpole of Water and Market Streets, the tours hours are seasonal. When downtown, stop by the visitor's booth along the river to research special event information for spur of the moment plans. There are special group rates and daily specials available. Your kids know, there's nothing like zipping down a water slide, racing as fast as you can in a Grand Prix go-cart, or stalking an unsuspecting victim in laser tag.