The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is the perfect way to spend a few hours. It's just big enough to manage in a morning or afternoon. Both times we've gone on Saturday morning and by the time we head out for lunch it's filling up. They have a lot of areas to explore. The Cape Fear Region, home to the Albino Alligator, the touch & feel area, shark tank and lots of little tanks with various local and exotic fish. After we went to the Fort Fisher park for a picnic lunch and to blow off some energy. Something that Gracyn never lacks, energy! Girl is busy, busy! 2010 and 2011 by the alligator. Obviously the alligator doesn't move, just Gracyn. Child never. stops.