Family Favorites 2012

Every year our readers vote for their family favorite places to go, extracurricular activities, party planning resources, restaurants, health providers, retail shops, and other family friendly businesses and services. Here are your winners for 2012:

Out and About

  • Local Attraction: NC Aquarium Fort Fisher
  • Museum: Children's Museum of Wilmington
  • Picnic Area: Hugh MacRae Park
  • Running – Jogging: The Loop Wrightsville Beach
  • Place for Bike Riding: Halyburton Park
  • Myrtle Beach Attraction: Broadway at the Beach

Classes, Camps & Schools

  • Art-Music Classes: Young Artist's Series
  • Dance Classes: A Leap Above Dance
  • Gymnastics Ctr: Carolina Gymnastics Academy
  • Day Camp: FAST-Fitness After School Training, Magic Camp USA (tie)
  • Surf Lessons: Tony Silvagni Surf School
  • Preschool - Child Care Ctr: Jenkins Preschool Academy

Party Planning

  • Bakery: Apple Annie's Bake Shop
  • Party Venue: Monkey Joe's
  • Party Entertainer: No Sleeves Magic
  • Bounce House Supplier: The WOW Factor of Wilmington

Favorite Eats

  • Burger: P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille
  • Pizza: Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub
  • Organic Food: Tidal Creek Co-op
  • Ice Cream/Froyo Shop: The Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt Bar
  • Asian Cuisine: Indochine
  • Tex-Mex Cuisine: K38 Baja Grill
  • Specialty Foods: The Fresh Market
  • Family Restaurant: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
  • Kids Eat Free: Moe's Southwest Grill

Shopping

  • Children's Boutique: Froggy Pond Children's Boutique, Peanut Butter & Jelly (tie)
  • Toy Store: Learning Express
  • Consignment Clothing: Kids Exchange Wilmington
  • Women's Boutique: Loft Ann Taylor
  • Gift Shop: Blue Moon Gift Shops

Health

  • Pediatric Dentist: Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry, Drs. Skip Tyson and Stephanie Heaney
  • Orthodontist: Dr. S. Warren Phillips, Jr., Wilmington Braces
  • Pediatrician Practice: Carolina Pediatrics of Wilmington
  • Women's Health: Glen Meade Center for Women's Health
  • Chiropractor: Wynne Chiropractic Center

Looking Good

  • Children's Haircut: Ribbet Salon & Shop for Kids
  • Spa: Harbour Club Day Spa and Salon
  • Women's Salon: Bangz Salon & Day Spa, Salon Beyond Basics Day Spa (tie)
  • Fitness Center: Gold's Gym

Businesses & Services

  • Family Lawyer: Kimbro Legal Services
  • Real Estate Agency: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty
  • Mortgage Broker: Alpha Mortgage
  • Auto Dealership: Jeff Gordon Chevrolet
  • Veterinarian: Needham Animal Hospital

Congratulations to all!