Restaurants, bars, breweries, beaches, attractions, and more across Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach.
The USS North Carolina (BB-55) is the most decorated American battleship of World War II. Moored across the …
Wilmington's primary art museum featuring North Carolina and American art plus rotating exhibitions from around the country and …
Historic treasure - one of the oldest theaters in continuous operation in the United States, dating to 1858. …
One of the most impressive examples of antebellum architecture in North Carolina, built 1859-1861. This 22-room mansion showcases …
Small museum dedicated to the railroad history that built Wilmington into a major port city. Model trains, a …
Hands-on play museum for kids ages 0-10 spread across four floors of interactive exhibits downtown. Kids can play …
67 acres of formal gardens, walking trails, and live oaks dripping with Spanish moss. The Airlie Oak is …
Hands-on aquarium focused on North Carolina's coastal habitats. Touch tanks, shark exhibits, albino alligator. Good for kids and …
Colonial and Civil War era historic site south of Wilmington. The ruins of Brunswick Town and the earthworks …
Wilmington's only colonial house museum and one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in North Carolina. Built …
Wilmington's premier performing arts venue at Cape Fear Community College with state-of-the-art 1,500-seat auditorium. Hosts Broadway touring productions, …
Regional museum covering Cape Fear history from Native Americans through the Civil War and beyond, plus a science …
Main branch of the public library downtown. Beyond books, it hosts events, classes, and exhibitions. Free Wi-Fi, air …
One of the largest and most important Confederate forts of the Civil War. Walk the massive earthwork remains …
Event venue and live music space in a restored 1893 church in the Brooklyn neighborhood. The architecture alone …
Victorian Italianate townhouse built in 1852, now a house museum operated by the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society. …
One of the largest full-service film studios east of LA. Wilmington's film industry history runs deep. Tours may …
Historic building that served as a WWII-era USO now operates as a community arts center. Hosts theatrical performances, …
68-acre historic site and working farm about 20 minutes north of Wilmington. The 1850 Greek Revival manor house …
Small waterfront town 30 minutes south of Wilmington accessible by car or the Fort Fisher ferry. Historic downtown, …
Gallery space in the ACES complex downtown showcasing local and regional artists. Rotating exhibitions in a well-curated space. …
Gallery and creative space in the Cotton Exchange featuring handmade works from local artists. Paintings, pottery, woodwork, and …
Art gallery, wine bar, and event space in the Brooklyn Arts District showing rotating local artists in a …
Small museum dedicated to the history of Wrightsville Beach from its early days as a resort island. Artifacts, …