Get lost in halls of wondrous fish and exotic marine mammals at North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from central Kure Beach. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. If you'd also like to explore some of the parks in Kure Beach, Fort Fisher State Recreation Area and Ocean Front Park are both nearby.
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Kure Beach Pier— just one of the monuments in central Kure Beach. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches.