June 6, 2012

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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!

June 6, 2012

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Congratulations To Tony Silvagni Surf School!

Traci Cypher 199 days ago

Thank You

Thank you to the readers of Wilmington Parent Magazine for voting us the Family Favorite Auto Dealership in 2012!
We are truly humbled by the thousands of customers who allow us the opportunity to earn their business every month and we never forget we're all here because of you...our valued customers.

Jeff Gordon Chevrolet 310 days ago

Thank you!

Thank you to all of our family's who made us a Family Favorite again! Be on the lookout for our new facility and partnership with a local sports ministry. Visit our facebook page and follow us at https://www.facebook.com/FitnessAfterSchool

Fitness After School Training 350 days ago

Thank you!!!

A great big thank you to the readers of Wilmington Parent Magazine for voting us the Family Favorite Gift Shop in 2012! Please visit www.bluemoongiftshops.com for more information about us.

Blue Moon Gift Shops 351 days ago

Best Again!

Thank you Wilmington Moms & Dads who voted for Carolina Gymnastics Academy and made us the Family Favorite for gymnastics facilities again! We couldn't do it without you!

Michele Zapple more than 1 years ago

Family Favorites 2012

Thank you so much Parent Magazine and thank you to everyone that voted for "The Wow Factor of Wilmington." It''s such an honor. We'll continue to do our best here in Wilmington and the surrounding area's. Keep an eye out on our website wowfactorofwilmington.com. You never know what surprises we'll bring your way. Our staff of hard working college kids are dedicated to bringing fun to your parties. We love you guys and gals!

The Wow Factor of Wilmington more than 1 years ago

Thank you JPA families and friends!

WOW what an awesome surprise that we have won the Family Favorites award for 2012! Thank you to all our JPA families who support us throughout the school year.

Jenkins Preschool Academy more than 1 years ago