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Fun Day Trip for Camp Lejeune Families

If you have just relocated or will be relocating to Camp Lejeune Marine Base in Jacksonville, North Carolina or recently bought a new home in Hubert N C, I want to Welcome you to Onslow County and all it has to offer you and your family.

Once you get settled in, you will want to get out and begin exploring the area. There are wonderful beaches (Onslow Beach and Hammock's Beach are two very popular ones) parks, local events and more that you and your family can and should enjoy this Spring and Summer.

Pine Knoll Shores NC Acquarium One of the best and most visited attractions is the North Carolina Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores.

It is about an hour's drive from Jacksonville and approximately 35 minutes from Swansboro and Hubert N C.

The Aquarium has recently been renovated to the tune of $25 million dollars and expanded to 93,000 square feet of exhibits.

You can explore the 5 different galleries which feature aquatic animals and their habitats from the mountains to the sea of our diverse state of North Carolina.

The tanks and exhibits are educational, entertaining and fun.

Some of the most popular exhibits:

Touch tank - Visitors can touch and hold various sea animals.

Living shipwreck - See divers and ask them questions

Otter exhibit - Everbody's favorite... watch the otters swim and play.

A personal tip from my own experience: The otters do not wake up until about 11 AM. I promise, it is true!

There are daily programs in the theaters at various times throughout the day as well as activities to participate in.

There many programs designed especially for children of all ages. Check out the events and programs schedule.

You will not want to miss the two beautiful nature trails, the marsh overlook and the fossil hunt. Just remember to pack your bug repellent, the insects can be annoying at times.

"Nature Trails " NC Acquarium

NC Acquarium There is a gift store, snack bar and outside picnic tables.

Hours: 9 A.M to 5 P.M daily. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Month of July: 9 A.M to 9 P.M for Family Night

Admission: Adults -$8.00, Seniors $7.00, Children 6-17 $6.00, Under 5 Free

There is much to explore in Eastern North Carolina so why wait?

If you have questions or need additional answers, I would love to assist you.

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist 910 459 9189 Email Me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

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Posted by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist on 03/26/2008 08:41 AM

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22 Comments on Fun Day Trip for Camp Lejeune Families

MAR

2008

Cynthia - If I come visit, will you be my tour guide? You clearly love where you live!

Tom,
You betcha! Thanks.

Cynthia, looks like a neat area.

Aquariums are one of my favorite places! Otters are fun to watch too! Great information!

Cynthia, With the warmer weather finally coming I'll bet these places get very busy. What wonderful information for your community.

Sounds like there is a lot to do in your area. I wouldn't mind coming for a fun day trip!! No wonder your expertise is in high demand!! :)

Duane,
It is, you should come for a visit...I think you would enjoy it. Thank you for commenting.

Hello Jo,
I grew up less than a mile from the aquarium so we visited often but now it is so much bigger and better. The otters are so entertaining.

Hi Cynthia, Very good post as are all of your posts. Your buyers must love you. You should enter this into the relo contest if yo have not already.

MAR

2008

Hello Carole,
Yes the aquarium is very busy in the summer, especially on holidays. That's the beauty of living close by, you can choose to go when it is not as crowded.

Kimberly,
Now that would be fun! I would show you around.

Hi Megan,
Thank you. Done deal, entered in military relocation contest, I've been aboard since the beginning but seems there is no one can catch Jo. Her posts have been outstanding!

Hello Everyone,
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I won't be able to respond again before Monday but I'll will respond and reciprocate for sure!

Hmm..... mabye being an otter isn;t all that bad after all. That sounds like a good place for a family trip.

Cynthia- I went to a big mall, I think in North Carolina that had a whole circus in it........the information you have posted here is great for tourists as well :)

MAR

2008

Cynthia - You have so much to do in your area. I love aquariums and that would be one of my first stops.

Beautiful post...you just keep getting better. I am now officially in love with your area! I am actually in CA visiting my 25 year old daughter and we are off to Sea World!

Cynthia, The North Carolina Aquariums are awesome. Very creative in the programs they offer for children too... We also love visiting the grounds of our Ft Fisher Aquarium... It's a great adventure!

MAR

2008

What a great get away for a rainy day. I like watching the sting rays try and splash someone as they swim around in the tank.

MAR

2008

Hi Keith,
Now isn't that the life! Sleep until 11 and then someone delivers your breakfast.

MAR

2008

Hello Kathy,
We do get lots of tourist here, especially in the summer and they love the aquarium. Hmm, don't know where the mall is with the circus, has to be a big city like Charlotte maybe?

Candy,
You would love this aquarium, it really is quite nice and there are so many wonderful, educational programs.

Hi Diane,
Hope you are enjoying your visit with your daughter. Sea World is a great place to visit, I love watching the animals . Thanks for taking the time to come by my post.

Hello Ginger,
I agree, we especially enjoy the "behind the scenes" programs. I haven't been to Fort Fisher since it was renovated, I'm sure it is very nice too. Thank you.

APR

2008

Cynthia..... there seems to be a lot of activities in this area. Especially the wildlife and such, that I have always found interesting. The Camden Aquarium here has a lot, which is interesting. I always liked the different kinds of sharks.

APR

2008

Hi Jeff,
Yes, there is a lot to do...no excuse for being a couch potato! My little loves watching the sharks too! Thanks.

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