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Kure Beach An Affordable Summer Vacation Destination



The school year has come to a close and the temperature outside continues to rise. The lazy days of summer have arrived. Trying to plan a last-minute summer vacation without breaking the bank, then Kure Beach is the perfect destination.



Kure Beach is a quaint coastal town located on the southern end of Pleasure Island, North Carolina. It is home to miles of uncrowded beaches, a handful of laid back restaurants, and plenty of comfortable places. The New York Times recently featured Kure Beach in their One Summer, 14 Weekends article, noting it as one of the best places to travel to this summer.



Kure Beach offers everything from charming beach cottages and motels to condominiums and efficiencies. For families who prefer to stay somewhere a little more private, Kure Beach features many gorgeous vacation homes. Kure Beach was recently listed at number six on the list of the top ten locations for a vacation home on AOL Search.



While Kure Beach is certainly known for its relaxing beaches, it is also known for its fishing. There are plenty of opportunities for surf fishing, bottom fishing, shell fishing and deep-sea fishing. It is home of the Kure Beach Fishing Pier, a 712-foot-long pier, built in 1923, that is the oldest fishing pier on the Atlantic Coast.



A location for families to explore is the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. It'ss the perfect location for a day in the sun and features a six-mile beach that is home to many types of animals including endangered loggerhead sea turtles. Bring a picnic lunch to spend a day at the ocean and be sure to take a walk on the short trail through the marsh to catch a glimpse of all the fascinating sea creatures.



Looking to cool off Head inside to the N.C. Aquarium. Located at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, this is one of the most affordable aquariums in the country. Take an aquatic journey from the freshwater streams and swamps into the saltwater-filled ocean. Guests can visit the Cape Fear Conservatory which features freshwater plants and animals and even includes the aquarium'ss new albino alligator named Luna. Cape Fear Shoals features a 235,000-gallon tank filled with saltwater animals including sharks, eels, and stingrays. Towards the end of their journey, guests can visit the ocean exhibits that feature fascinating creatures from the open ocean. Admission ranges from $5 to $8 and children under age five are admitted free.



For history buffs, take a break from the sun and explore the Fort Fisher State Historic Site 's38; Civil War Museum. Fort Fisher, the largest earthen fort in the South, is the site of the largest land-sea battle of the Civil War and was the site of the largest naval bombardment prior to World War I. Outdoor exhibits include three reconstructed and functional cannons. Throughout the summer, a costumed guide offers tours of the remains of the fort and even conducts a small arms weapons demonstration. This, along with many other locations at Kure Beach, is ADA compliant, making it a fun and accessible place for everyone.



Kure Beach isn'st the only great location on Pleasure Island. Just to the north is Carolina Beach, home of the Municipal Marina, featuring offshore fishing excursions and party boats. In Carolina Beach you'sll also find three parks, including Carolina Beach State Park with its rare and carnivorous Venus flytraps. Wednesday evenings this summer, the park will be hosting a Sea Turtle Talk presented by the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project. Families can learn about the endangered loggerhead sea turtles that reside on nearby beaches and discover different ways to help protect them.



Be sure to check out the recently renovated boardwalk at Carolina Beach. It features everything from souvenir shops and arcades to ice cream stands and surrey bike rentals. Just steps away from the boardwalk, there are fun rides including a Ferris wheel, Scrambler, Tilt-a-whirl, Bounce House and more.



But the fun doesn'st end when the sun goes down. On Thursday nights, families can enjoy free live music on the beach near the boardwalk followed by an exciting fireworks display. On Sunday evenings, sit outside at the Carolina Beach Lake and enjoy the warm breezes and a free, first-run family friendly movie.



Interested in live concerts while on vacation, then Pleasure Island is the place. The Chamber of Commerce will be holding free concerts on the second and fourth Fridays of June, July, and August at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area. Be sure to bring blankets and chairs for the whole family and get ready to dance the night away!



Families looking to get away for a fun and affordable beach vacation should definitely consider a trip to Kure Beach. From the beautiful beaches to the fun activities, Kure Beach offers a little something for everyone. For more information, visit www.kurebeachstories.com. Become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kure-Beach-NC/Kure-Beach-NC/61195188170ref=mf. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/cb_kb_nc.






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