When you come down to it, there is really no place to raise a family that compares to the coastal town of Wilmington, North Carolina. Obviously, living on or near the beach means many water and other outdoor activities for everyone to engage in, and living amongst such history and vast cultural art offers numerous exciting educational activities as well.

One of a parent's greatest resources for entertaining and educating children are the various area museums and the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, which all offer workshops and classes as well as some outside activities.

Occasions for children to participate in individual and team sports, learn boating skills, and participate in so many other activities, both physical and intellectual, are always present with the many parks and recreation departments throughout the area.

The various activities of Wilmington are ones that cater to kids as much as adults. From the various organizations, attractions, stores, restaurants, and other forms of entertainment to the superior level of schooling and environmental conditions, we're sure that adults and children alike will find the Cape Fear area to be the first choice on their list of places to live.

LINKS FOR THE KIDS

LINKS FOR THE PARENTS