Located along the riverfront at the foot of Market Street, the Maffitt provides the opportunity to give your kids a short boat ride up the river, as well as a unique taxi service to the Battleship on Eagle's Island. The River Taxi, enjoyed by up to forty-eight passengers at a time, guides narrated sightseeing tours and even hosts private parties. The Maffitt cruises Memorial Day thru Labor Day, and during the Azalea Festival. This genuine paddle boat always intrigues the kids, and keeps them marveling the whole way. The Henrietta II has a heated and air-conditioned dining salon, restrooms, souvenirs, and a narration heard from the dining area or observation deck.
Hours vary according to season and weekday, so it's best to call ahead.
For information and schedules call Cape Fear Riverboats, Inc. Take the kids for a ride into the past when Wilmington was a major railroad stop. 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 .