Margaret Rudd & Associates - Activities /things-to-do/activities Discover many activities to enhance your Oak Island vacation, from skydiving and mini-golf to aquarium visits and zip-lining adventures. With options catering to every interest, crafting your perfect itinerary has never been easier. Dive into the excitement and make memories that will last a lifetime. en Cape Fear Radio /things-to-do/cape-fear-radio <h2>My Favorites</h2><riot-solr-search endpoint="/riot-solr/json" optionset="vrw_favorites" id="riot-solr-search"></riot-solr-search> <riot-solr-flag endpoint="/riot-solr/json" id="riot-solr-flag"></riot-solr-flag> <div class="body field"><h2>Listen Like A Local</h2> <p>Playing the best music from the '60s through contemporary tunes, Cape Fear Radio is a great way to stay connected to the lower Cape Fear and its news, events, art, and culture! </p> </p> <div class="media media-element-container media-default"> <div id="file-3298" class="file file-image file-image-png"> <div class="content"> <img alt="Cape Fear Radio Brunswick County Streaming Radio Station" title="Cape Fear Radio Brunswick County Streaming Radio Station" height="218" width="224" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="1" src="/sites/default/files/ttd-teaser/cape_fear_radio_logo_color_2.png"></div> </div> </div> </p> <h3>Streaming Radio Station</h3> <p>As a proud Gold Sponsor, Margaret Rudd &amp; Associates, Inc., REALTORS® is excited to announce Brunswick County's new internet streaming radio station. All you need is an internet connection and you can listen in your home, your car, or over your Bluetooth-enabled speakers. </p> <h3>How to Listen</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Website</strong> - Visit Cape Fear Radio's website and click the "Listen Now" link to open the live music player.</li> <li><strong>Smart speakers</strong> - Simply ask your smart speaker like Alexa or Google Nest to "enable Cape Fear Radio" and then just instruct it to "play Cape Fear Radio".</li> <li><strong>Cape Fear application</strong> - Visit the Apple or Google Play app store and search for the Cape Fear Radio app. Download the free app and access it at any time. If you have the application downloaded, you should also be able to listen to it in your car over Bluetooth or through a cable connection.</li> </ul> <p>With a wide variety of programming, Cape Fear Radio will broadcast 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. For long-time residents and our vacationers, Cape Fear Radio will be another valuable source of information, and they'll entertain you in the process!</p> </p> <div class="media media-element-container media-default"> <div id="file-2845--2" class="file file-image file-image-png"> <div class="content"> <img alt="MRA Community Partnership" title="MRA Community Partnership" height="182" width="236" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="2" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/community_partner_logos_with_handshake.png"></div> </div> </div> <h2>MRA Community Partner</h2> <p>Margaret Rudd &amp; Associates, Inc., REALTORS® is proud to recognize Cape Fear Radio as a Community Partner. Please help us support this amazing local station before, during, and after your next Southport and Oak Island vacation!</p> </div> Tue, 09 Jul 2024 20:36:34 +0000 jessica 1853 at Franklin Square Gallery /things-to-do/franklin-square-gallery <h2>My Favorites</h2><riot-solr-search endpoint="/riot-solr/json" optionset="vrw_favorites" id="riot-solr-search--2"></riot-solr-search> <riot-solr-flag endpoint="/riot-solr/json" id="riot-solr-flag--2"></riot-solr-flag> <div class="body field"><h2>Home of the Associated Artists of Southport</h2> <p><span>The Franklin Square Gallery is in the heart of the art scene in historic Southport, North Carolina, a rewarding and wonderful place to visit. With over one hundred artists displaying their paintings and pottery, you are sure to find the art you are searching for.</span></p> <h3><span>Local</span></h3> <p><span></span><span>The member artists come from throughout southeastern North Carolina, from Wilmington to Pinehurst, and even to Myrtle Beach, bringing with them many different styles and techniques. The Associated Artists of Southport started the gallery in the seventies with only twelve members, in the former Southport school house and town hall. Over the years talented artists from the area discovered the site and made it their home.</span></p> <p><span><br /> <div class="media media-element-container media-default"> <div id="file-2849" class="file file-image file-image-jpeg"> <div class="content"> <img alt="Franklin Square Gallery Southport NC" title="Franklin Square Gallery Southport NC" height="293" width="325" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="1" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/franklinsquaregallery2.jpg"></div> </div> </div> <p></span></p> <h3><span></span>A Showcase for Talent</h3> <p>Artists with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of styles have their work on display. There are paintings in oil, acrylic, and watercolor depicting local scenes or European villages. The 2-D art is also available in prints, notecards, and miniatures. The potters come from many local studios, bringing functional pieces like bowls, platters, and vases, and also purely decorative and unique ceramic art. Gift items include jewelry, small dishes, napkin rings, and one-of-a-kind mugs.</p> </p> <div class="media media-element-container media-default"> <div id="file-2850" class="file file-image file-image-jpeg"> <div class="content"> <img alt="Franklin Square Gallery Southport NC" title="Franklin Square Gallery Southport NC" height="430" width="322" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 0.923em;" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="2" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/franklinsquaregallery.jpg"></div> </div> </div> <h3>Franklin Square Gallery</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.franklinsquaregallery.com">https://www.franklinsquaregallery.com</a></li> <li><strong>Phone:</strong> (910) 457-5450</li> </ul> </p> </div> Wed, 24 May 2023 18:20:07 +0000 jessica 1658 at Throw Baxe Axe House & Board Game Lounge /things-to-do/throw-baxe-axe-house-board-game-lounge <h2>My Favorites</h2><riot-solr-search endpoint="/riot-solr/json" optionset="vrw_favorites" id="riot-solr-search--3"></riot-solr-search> <riot-solr-flag endpoint="/riot-solr/json" id="riot-solr-flag--3"></riot-solr-flag> <div class="body field"><h2>Get Axecited</h2> </p> <div class="media media-element-container media-default"> <div id="file-2150" class="file file-image file-image-jpeg"> <div class="content"> <img alt="Throw Baxe Axe House and Board Game Lounge Southport NC" title="Throw Baxe Axe House and Board Game Lounge Southport NC" height="174" width="368" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="1" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/279583584_112054674828260_5428730190046384538_n.jpg"></div> </div> </div> <p>Whether you're looking for a fun activity, needing to work through some tension or need a new after-work/weekend spot - Southport's Throw Baxe Axe House &amp; Board Game Lounge has something for everyone. This family-owned and -operated business offers axe throwing with 4 different lanes (2 spots per lane), a lounge area complete with all the board games you can imagine, and weekly events sure to bring the masses.</p> </p> <div class="media media-element-container media-default"> <div id="file-2151" class="file file-image file-image-png"> <div class="content"> <img alt="Throw Baxe Axe House and Board Game Lounge Southport NC" title="Throw Baxe Axe House and Board Game Lounge Southport NC" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="3" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/long_term_rental_property_additional_images_slide_1.png" width="840" height="315"></div> </div> </div> <h3><span>Throw Baxe Axe House &amp; Board Game Lounge</span></h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Throw+baxe/@33.9272197,-78.0213448,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x5d1fb8a26529bc3d?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj_5t3I-eT5AhXIomoFHcBAA90Q_BJ6BAhPEAU" target="_blank">806 N Howe Street, Southport NC 28461</a></li> <li>(910) 363-4286</li> <li><a href="https://www.throwbaxe.com" target="_blank">https://www.throwbaxe.com</a></li> </ul> </p> <h2></h2> </div> Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:45:12 +0000 jessica 1448 at High Tide Aviation /things-to-do/high-tide-aviation <h2>My Favorites</h2><riot-solr-search endpoint="/riot-solr/json" optionset="vrw_favorites" id="riot-solr-search--4"></riot-solr-search> <riot-solr-flag endpoint="/riot-solr/json" id="riot-solr-flag--4"></riot-solr-flag> <div class="body field"><h2><span>High Tide Aviation</span></h2> <p><span>Enjoy scenic views of the ocean, local rivers, shipwrecks, area lighthouses, wildlife, and much more! High Tide Aviation offers private charters, scenic tours, and professional flight training services.</span></p> </p> <div class="media media-element-container media-default"> <div id="file-2846" class="file file-image file-image-jpeg"> <div class="content"> <img alt="High Tide Aviation Oak Island NC" title="High Tide Aviation Oak Island NC" height="389" width="518" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="2" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/img_3964.jpg"></div> </div> </div> <h3>High Tide Aviation</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Location:</strong> <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/High+Tide+Helicopters/@33.9373462,-78.0655641,16.75z/data=!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x89aa0777fa253309:0x6666a2f52d4e789a!2s4345+Airport+Rd+SE,+Southport,+NC+28461!3b1!8m2!3d33.9376179!4d-78.0645969!16s%2Fg%2F11f659r0h0!3m5!1s0x89aa07867efdecc7:0x64c25d4bbb61a0b7!8m2!3d33.9376222!4d-78.0646016!16s%2Fg%2F1ptwblcqq"><span class="street-address">4345 Airport Rd SE, </span><span class="locality">Southport</span>, <span class="region">NC</span> <span class="postal-code">28461</span></a></li> <li><span class="postal-code"><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.flyhightide.com">https://www.flyhightide.com</a></span></li> <li><span class="postal-code"><strong>Phone:</strong> (<span>910) 477-1926</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span> </span></p> <h2><span class="postal-code"><span>Explore Everything Oak Island &amp; Southport</span></span></h2> <p><span class="postal-code"><span>Learn more about all of the activities and attractions that await when you book an <a href="/vacation-rentals">Oak Island vacation rental!</a> Stay up to date with our <a href="/oak-island-guide">local area guide</a> with news on local events and top things to do with the family! Enjoy a stay in an <a href="/vacation-rentals/oceanfront">oceanfront</a> property or a <a href="/vacation-rentals/pet-friendly">pet-friendly</a> rental to make the most of your stay on the Carolina coast! <br></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#ffffff"><a class="button" href="/vacation-rentals"><span style="color:#ffffff" class="postal-code"><span>Browse all Oak Island Vacation Rentals</span></span></a></span></p> </p> </div> Mon, 29 Apr 2019 19:30:51 +0000 jessica 481 at Treasure Scavenger Hunt /things-to-do/treasure-scavenger-hunt <h2>My Favorites</h2><riot-solr-search endpoint="/riot-solr/json" optionset="vrw_favorites" id="riot-solr-search--5"></riot-solr-search> <riot-solr-flag endpoint="/riot-solr/json" id="riot-solr-flag--5"></riot-solr-flag> <div class="body field"><div class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full"> <div class="text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words overflow-x-auto gap-2"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1"> <div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark"> <p>Black Sails Adventure Company offers year-round scavenger hunts in Oak Island, NC, perfect for all ages and groups. These journeys are 1-1.5 hours long and filled with puzzles, exploration, teamwork, and adventure.</p> <p>Book online, receive clues via text or email and navigate the challenges to find the treasure for an unforgettable experience and create lasting memories.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mt-1 flex gap-3"> <div class="items-center justify-start rounded-xl p-1 flex"> <div class="flex items-center"><span><span class="flex items-center justify-center"></span></span><span><span class="flex items-center justify-center"></span></span><span><span class="flex items-center justify-center"></span></span><br /> <div class="flex"></div> <div class="flex items-center"> <div class="icon-md h-4 w-4"></div> <p><span class="line-clamp-1 text-sm"></span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:44:02 +0000 User One 1852 at Captain Andy Water Tours and Cruises /things-to-do/captain-andy-water-tours-and-cruises <h2>My Favorites</h2><riot-solr-search endpoint="/riot-solr/json" optionset="vrw_favorites" id="riot-solr-search--6"></riot-solr-search> <riot-solr-flag endpoint="/riot-solr/json" id="riot-solr-flag--6"></riot-solr-flag> <div class="body field"><h2>Work Like a Captain, Play Like a Pirate!</h2> <p>Explore the coastal wonders around Southport and Oak Island with Captain Andy! Perfect for first-time adventurers, Captain Andy offers scenic water tours, sunset boat cruises, fishing charters and more.</p> <h3>Captain Andy Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Certified US Coast Guard-licensed Captain</li> <li>Latest US Coast Guard safety equipment</li> <li>Tour guide with extensive local knowledge</li> <li>Boat equipped with on-board restroom</li> <li>Permission to bring coolers and any desired food or beverage</li> <li><span>Max capacity of 6 per USCG</span></li> </ul> <h3><span>Information</span></h3> <ul> <li><span>Captain Andy Posey</span></li> <li>US Coast Guard Licensed Captain</li> <li>(910) 797-7815</li> </ul> </div> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 22:02:34 +0000 jessica 1850 at The Golf Barn /things-to-do/golf-barn <h2>My Favorites</h2><riot-solr-search endpoint="/riot-solr/json" optionset="vrw_favorites" id="riot-solr-search--7"></riot-solr-search> <riot-solr-flag endpoint="/riot-solr/json" id="riot-solr-flag--7"></riot-solr-flag> <div class="body field"><h2>Food Family Fun Fore</h2> </p> <div class="media media-element-container media-default"> <div id="file-3250" class="file file-image file-image-jpeg"> <div class="content"> <img alt="The Golf Barn NC Family Fun" title="The Golf Barn NC Family Fun" height="221" width="332" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="1" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/429769503_399252829365225_808889201451592895_n.jpg"></div> </div> </div> </p> <p>Located minutes from downtown Wilmington and the Brunswick beaches, the Golf Barn welcomes all for a little food, family, fun, and fore during their Southport and Oak Island vacations!</p> <h3>The Fun Doesn't Stop</h3> <p>Tune up your game or compete against your family and friends in their state-of-the-art Toptracer Range and a wide array of games for all levels. If you're looking for a more relaxed vibe, relax at the Tee Box and enjoy local beers on tap or stroll around the 18-hole putt putt course. <span>The fun doesn't stop when the sun goes down! Don't miss the Glow in the Dark 9-hole pitch and putt.</span></p> <div class="media media-element-container media-default"> <div id="file-3251" class="file file-image file-image-jpeg"> <div class="content"> <img alt="The Golf Barn Putt Putt" title="The Golf Barn Putt Putt" height="218" width="327" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="2" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/430023320_399255482698293_7337353851493350745_n.jpg"></div> </div> </div> </p> <h3><span>The Golf Barn</span></h3> <p><span>Open Tuesday through Sunday, be sure to check out their website for information on their current hours of operation and how to reserve your bay! </span></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir//7+Bell+Swamp+Connection+NE,+Winnabow,+NC+28479/@34.1088229,-78.1179703,17z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89aa100240a1d425:0xcc9c0cd2c71c376b!2m2!1d-78.1179703!2d34.1088229!3e0?entry=ttu" target="_blank"><span>7 Bell Swamp Connection NE, Winnabow, NC 28451</span></a></li> <li>(910) 805-8315</li> <li><a href="https://www.thegolfbarn.us/" target="_blank">https://www.thegolfbarn.us/</a></li> </ul> </p> <div class="media media-element-container media-default"> <div id="file-3252" class="file file-image file-image-jpeg"> <div class="content"> <img alt="The Golf Barn NC" title="The Golf Barn NC" height="332" width="332" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="3" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/432766495_409039311719910_7736221110856034408_n.jpg"></div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 08 May 2024 16:52:25 +0000 jessica 1834 at Brunswick Surfin' Turfs Baseball /things-to-do/brunswick-surfin-turfs-baseball <h2>My Favorites</h2><riot-solr-search endpoint="/riot-solr/json" optionset="vrw_favorites" id="riot-solr-search--8"></riot-solr-search> <riot-solr-flag endpoint="/riot-solr/json" id="riot-solr-flag--8"></riot-solr-flag> <div class="body field"><h2>Collegiate Wood Bat Baseball in Brunswick County, NC</h2> <p>Everything is better down by the beach, and that includes baseball! The Brunswick Surfin' Turfs is a collegiate wood bat baseball team in the Old North State league. With all games played at Founders Field on the campus of Brunswick Community College in nearby Bolivia, North Carolina - heading out to see a game during your vacation is a great option for the whole family!</p> </p> <div class="media media-element-container media-default"> <div id="file-2905" class="file file-image file-image-png"> <div class="content"> <img alt="Brunswick Surfin Turfs Baseball Brunswick County NC" title="Brunswick Surfin Turfs Baseball Brunswick County NC" height="293" width="247" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="2" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/screen_shot_2022-09-19_at_2.40.14_pm.png"></div> </div> </div> <h3>Turf's Up</h3> <p>The Surfin' Turfs get their name from the classic coastal dish, the Surf N' Turf, which you can find at almost every restaurant in the southeast! The perfect mix of land and sea. And, the Surfin' Turfs' mascot, Stew, is a surfing cow to represent the name.</p> <h3>Schedule</h3> <p>Visiting a game this summer is a great option for the whole family. Check out the current schedule to see if there'll be an opportunity to catch a game while you're in town!</p> <p><a class="button" href="http://baseball.pointstreak.com/team_schedule.html?seasonid=33484&amp;teamid=159873" target="_blank">VIEW SCHEDULE</a></p> </p> <div class="media media-element-container media-default"> <div id="file-2904" class="file file-image file-image-jpeg"> <div class="content"> <img alt="Brunswick Surfin Turfs Baseball Brunswick County NC" title="Brunswick Surfin Turfs Baseball Brunswick County NC" height="284" width="427" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="1" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/349158542_1254155768566487_2614122946344287011_n_0.jpg"></div> </div> </div> <h3>Grab Your Tickets</h3> <p>Be sure to grab your tickets before you head to Founders Field.</p> <p><a class="button" href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/28203/brunswick-surfin-turfs" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS</a></p> </p> </div> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 22:52:29 +0000 jessica 1684 at Southport Beauty Bar /things-to-do/southport-beauty-bar <h2>My Favorites</h2><riot-solr-search endpoint="/riot-solr/json" optionset="vrw_favorites" id="riot-solr-search--9"></riot-solr-search> <riot-solr-flag endpoint="/riot-solr/json" id="riot-solr-flag--9"></riot-solr-flag> <div class="body field"><h2>Premier Full Service Spa in Southport</h2> <p>Located in the heart of Southport, NC. Southport Beauty Bar offers its clients something you won’t find anywhere else. Clients in the spa will find both massage and skin therapists, as well as an infrared sauna. They have an array of options to make each spa experience customizable to each individual targeted goal. Our skin therapist specializes in both anti-aging, acne treatments, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, chemical peels, and microneedling while our massage therapist specialize in areas such as cupping, pain management, body treatments, and relaxation.</p> <p>Regardless of what brings you into the spa our goal is to spoil each client with our undivided attention creating a memorable experience to all.</p> <h3>Services</h3> <ul> <li>Lash Services</li> <li>Spray Tanning</li> <li>Waxing Services</li> <li>Skin Therapy</li> <li>Photo Therapy</li> <li>Peel Packages</li> <li>Massage</li> </ul> <h3>Southport Beauty Bar</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.southportbeautybar.com">https://www.southportbeautybar.com</a></li> <li><strong>Phone:</strong> (910) 363-8333</li> </ul> </p> <div class="media media-element-container media-default"> <div id="file-2845" class="file file-image file-image-png"> <div class="content"> <img alt="MRA Community Partnership" title="MRA Community Partnership" height="154" width="200" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="1" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/community_partner_logos_with_handshake.png"></div> </div> </div> <h2>MRA Community Partner</h2> <p>Margaret Rudd &amp; Associates, Inc., REALTORS® is proud to recognize Southport Beauty Bar as one of our 2023 Community Partners. Please help us support this amazing local business during your next Southport and Oak Island vacation!</p> </p> </div> Wed, 24 May 2023 17:35:12 +0000 jessica 1657 at Live Oak Med Spa /things-to-do/live-oak-med-spa <h2>My Favorites</h2><riot-solr-search endpoint="/riot-solr/json" optionset="vrw_favorites" id="riot-solr-search--10"></riot-solr-search> <riot-solr-flag endpoint="/riot-solr/json" id="riot-solr-flag--10"></riot-solr-flag> <div class="body field"><h2>Live Oak Med Spa</h2> <p><span>Live Oak Med Spa offers only results-oriented therapies and integrative skin care including traditional aesthetic facial treatments, top-of-the-line medical-grade skincare products, skin rejuvenation including micro-needling, nano-needling and derma planing, complexion correction services, and injectable neurotoxins and fillers.</span></p> <div class="media media-element-container media-default"> <div id="file-2578" class="file file-image file-image-jpeg"> <div class="content"> <img alt="Live Oak Med Spa" title="Live Oak Med Spa" height="386" width="580" class="media-element file-default" data-delta="2" src="/sites/default/files/uploads/engin-akyurt-smwcqzwayj0-unsplash.jpg"></div> </div> </div> <p><strong>Specialists Who Care<br></strong>Live Oak Med Spa believes that everyone is naturally beautiful and unique, but also understand that most people have insecurities that can hold them back in their life. Their purpose is to enhance your natural beauty and give you the confidence that you need and deserve.</p> <h3><span>Live Oak Med Spa Details:</span></h3> <ul> <li><strong><span>Location:</span></strong> <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Live+Oak+Med+Spa/@33.9523288,-78.0487256,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89aa074114b66bb9:0xc8c068e81ab8a1b2!8m2!3d33.9523289!4d-78.0442409!16s%2Fg%2F11sgj0sbm1">5130 Southport Supply Rd, Suite 101-2, Southport, NC 28461</a></li> <li><strong>Contact:</strong> (910) 477-9038</li> </ul> <h2>Plan Your Oak Island Getaway</h2> <p>We've got all the details on Oak Island Area vacations - like <span><a href="/things-to-do/restaurants"><span>where to dine</span></a></span>, which <span><a href="/events"><span>events to attend</span></a>,</span> and <span><a href="/vacation-rentals"><span>where to stay</span></a></span>. Browse <span><a href="/vacation-rentals/oceanfront"><span>oceanfront homes</span></a></span> and <span><a href="/vacation-rentals/pet-friendly"><span>pet-friendly vacation homes</span></a></span> now.</p> <p><span><a class="button" href="/vacation-rentals"><span>OAK ISLAND VACATION RENTALS</span></a></span></p> </div> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:43:30 +0000 jessica 1351 at