Parks & Nature
Awesome beach lots of room and parking is really cheap ($1.25/hr)
408 locals recommend
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrAwesome beach lots of room and parking is really cheap ($1.25/hr)
Amusement park with a water park, go-kart course, laser tag, mini-golf, jungle gym & more.
138 locals recommend
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander DrAmusement park with a water park, go-kart course, laser tag, mini-golf, jungle gym & more.
Airlie Gardens is a gem, every visit is different. The grounds are spectacular even when the spring flowers aren't blooming. In the summer they have a concert series. I use a mobility scooter and was able to get around fine, although some areas were bumpy. The lake has a pair of swans that live there and in the spring you can see them leading their babies around. Lots of of song birds, just a beautiful place to spend the day. Take a blanket and sit on the grass surrounded songbirds and beautiful flowers. The Minnie Evens glass house is stunning. Sometimes they have craft fairs which are fun. A must see in Wilmington.
234 locals recommend
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdAirlie Gardens is a gem, every visit is different. The grounds are spectacular even when the spring flowers aren't blooming. In the summer they have a concert series. I use a mobility scooter and was able to get around fine, although some areas were bumpy. The lake has a pair of swans that live there and in the spring you can see them leading their babies around. Lots of of song birds, just a beautiful place to spend the day. Take a blanket and sit on the grass surrounded songbirds and beautiful flowers. The Minnie Evens glass house is stunning. Sometimes they have craft fairs which are fun. A must see in Wilmington.
Sightseeing
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NECheck out this incredible History WWII Battleship.
The Bellamy Mansion, built between 1859 and 1861, is a mixture of Neoclassical architectural styles, including Greek Revival and Italianate, and is located at 503 Market Street in the heart of downtown Wilmington, North Carolina.
113 locals recommend
Bellamy Mansion Museum
503 Market StThe Bellamy Mansion, built between 1859 and 1861, is a mixture of Neoclassical architectural styles, including Greek Revival and Italianate, and is located at 503 Market Street in the heart of downtown Wilmington, North Carolina.
Cape Fear Spice Merchants
20 Market StMuseum for kids ages 1 to 10 with hands-on exhibits, outdoor playground, & party rooms.
64 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Wilmington
116 Orange StMuseum for kids ages 1 to 10 with hands-on exhibits, outdoor playground, & party rooms.
Arts & Culture
Wedding venue, very commonly booked wewdding venue. Only 3 blocks away
33 locals recommend
Brooklyn Arts Center
516 N 4th StWedding venue, very commonly booked wewdding venue. Only 3 blocks away
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is a museum located at 814 Market Street in downtown Wilmington in southeastern North Carolina. Founded in 1898, it is the oldest history museum in the state.
87 locals recommend
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
814 Market StCape Fear Museum of History and Science is a museum located at 814 Market Street in downtown Wilmington in southeastern North Carolina. Founded in 1898, it is the oldest history museum in the state.
Built in 1771, the Burgwin-Wright House is the only structure in Wilmington, North Carolina from the colonial era open to the public.
14 locals recommend
Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens
224 Market StBuilt in 1771, the Burgwin-Wright House is the only structure in Wilmington, North Carolina from the colonial era open to the public.
Food Scene
Creative spins on traditional Southern cuisine served in a homey, brick-walled bistro setting.
77 locals recommend
The Basics
319 N Front StCreative spins on traditional Southern cuisine served in a homey, brick-walled bistro setting.
Energetic saloon with nightly food & drink specials plus lots of microbrews on tap & in bottles.
123 locals recommend
The Copper Penny
109 Chestnut StEnergetic saloon with nightly food & drink specials plus lots of microbrews on tap & in bottles.
Seasonal New American fare in posh, romantic environs, plus craft cocktails & extensive wine list.
96 locals recommend
Manna
123 Princess StSeasonal New American fare in posh, romantic environs, plus craft cocktails & extensive wine list.
Locally sourced New American meals, including many seafood dishes, in a quaint space lined with art.
58 locals recommend
Pinpoint Restaurant
114 Market StLocally sourced New American meals, including many seafood dishes, in a quaint space lined with art.
Microbrewery offering house beers & upgraded pub grub, plus daily tours of the brewery.
122 locals recommend
Front Street Brewery
9 N Front StMicrobrewery offering house beers & upgraded pub grub, plus daily tours of the brewery.
Gourmet burgers, sandwiches & appetizers are offered at this quaint, brick-walled bar with TVs.
91 locals recommend
The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market StGourmet burgers, sandwiches & appetizers are offered at this quaint, brick-walled bar with TVs.
Global small plates, including sushi & Spanish tapas, served in a stately refurbished bank.
79 locals recommend
Circa 1922
8 N Front StGlobal small plates, including sushi & Spanish tapas, served in a stately refurbished bank.
Casual spot offering modern takes on Mexican food plus weekend brunch & a bar with many craft beers.
39 locals recommend
Beer Barrio
34 N Front StCasual spot offering modern takes on Mexican food plus weekend brunch & a bar with many craft beers.
Fondue specialist offering eclectic 3-course meals in a cozy, modern space with a back deck.
27 locals recommend
Little Dipper Fondue
138 S Front StFondue specialist offering eclectic 3-course meals in a cozy, modern space with a back deck.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing beer and cider selection! I love that there is always a cider I haven't tried--always something new and different. Great music, too! My new favorite place
16 locals recommend
Cape Fear River Deck
Amazing beer and cider selection! I love that there is always a cider I haven't tried--always something new and different. Great music, too! My new favorite place
The Blind Elephant was such a neat spot. We wandered upstairs where there is more of a lounge-feel and a small bar. Nate was our bartender and was super knowledgeable and easy to talk to! Highly recommend.
49 locals recommend
Blind Elephant
21 N Front StThe Blind Elephant was such a neat spot. We wandered upstairs where there is more of a lounge-feel and a small bar. Nate was our bartender and was super knowledgeable and easy to talk to! Highly recommend.
Deliciously divey worth every penny spent. Welcoming and casual, this place has a great craft beer selection and great specials. Dollar well drinks on Monday? Yes! Small outdoor porch in the back has a great view of the Cape Fear River!
16 locals recommend
Barbary Coast
116 S Front StDeliciously divey worth every penny spent. Welcoming and casual, this place has a great craft beer selection and great specials. Dollar well drinks on Monday? Yes! Small outdoor porch in the back has a great view of the Cape Fear River!
Essentials
Harris Teeter
3501 Oleander DrGrocery Store
Everything Else
Lots of shopping and lovely restaurants! Very beautiful buildings filled with historical charm! Highly recommend!
53 locals recommend
Historic District
Lots of shopping and lovely restaurants! Very beautiful buildings filled with historical charm! Highly recommend!