The Christmas Tree Trail In Kure Beach Is Like Walking In A North Carolina Winter Wonderland
Although the higher elevations on the western side of North Carolina have a good chance of enjoying a white Christmas each year, for many in the Tar Heel State, the notion of being in a winter wonderland during the holidays can be achieved by other means. Over in Kure Beach, for instance, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher has teamed up with the Lower Cape Fear Hospice for a magical Festival of Trees set among the aquarium’s stunning exhibits.
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Few things inspire holiday cheer quite like dozens of twinkling Christmas trees!
The spectacular parade of trees is like a free bonus for visiting the aquarium between now and January 2nd. Anyone purchasing a general admission ticket will enjoy the splendor of so many uniquely decorated holiday trees.
As if that weren't enough, on Saturday, December 7, 2019, Santa and his helpers will pop into the aquarium's Cape Fear Shoals tank for a pre-Christmas dive.
Afterall, Santa has hobbies, too! Prior to the dive, Santa will give each child a special gift that mom or dad provide in advance. Tickets for this special morning dive with Santa are limited and must be purchased in advance. See this link to learn more.
Ticket prices vary but general admission tickets are all under $10. See the full list of admission costs here. Learn more about the Festival of Trees here, and more about the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher here. You can also follow along on Facebook.
Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: [email protected]
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