Explore the Aquarium with Gemma the Otter

Hi there! Gemma here, one of the Asian small-clawed otters splashing around the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. While two of my older sisters, Selene and Mae, have ventured out of our den to start families of their own, my other siblings, Stella, Kai, Ren and I still call the Aquarium in Kure Beach our home.

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Guide to Kure Beach’s Cape Fear Kite Festival

Let your imagination soar during the annual Cape Fear Kite Festival, a Kure Beach fall tradition occurring the first weekend of November. Whether you light up the night sky or watch a daytime display of colorful kites, you’ll find this free, three-day festival sets the scene for reconnecting with friends and family while enjoying high-flying fun on the naturally beautiful beach.

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