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Places to Visit in Wilmington, NC

Restaurants, bars, breweries, beaches, attractions, and more across Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach.

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Battleship North Carolina

The USS North Carolina (BB-55) is the most decorated American battleship of World War II. Moored across the …

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Cameron Art Museum

Wilmington's primary art museum featuring North Carolina and American art plus rotating exhibitions from around the country and …

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Thalian Hall Center for Performing Arts

Historic treasure - one of the oldest theaters in continuous operation in the United States, dating to 1858. …

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Bellamy Mansion Museum of History & Design

One of the most impressive examples of antebellum architecture in North Carolina, built 1859-1861. This 22-room mansion showcases …

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Wilmington Railroad Museum

Small museum dedicated to the railroad history that built Wilmington into a major port city. Model trains, a …

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Children's Museum of Wilmington

Hands-on play museum for kids ages 0-10 spread across four floors of interactive exhibits downtown. Kids can play …

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Airlie Gardens

67 acres of formal gardens, walking trails, and live oaks dripping with Spanish moss. The Airlie Oak is …

Kure Beach

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Hands-on aquarium focused on North Carolina's coastal habitats. Touch tanks, shark exhibits, albino alligator. Good for kids and …

Winnabow

Fort Anderson State Historic Site

Colonial and Civil War era historic site south of Wilmington. The ruins of Brunswick Town and the earthworks …

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Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens

Wilmington's only colonial house museum and one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in North Carolina. Built …

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The Wilson Center

Wilmington's premier performing arts venue at Cape Fear Community College with state-of-the-art 1,500-seat auditorium. Hosts Broadway touring productions, …

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Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Regional museum covering Cape Fear history from Native Americans through the Civil War and beyond, plus a science …

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New Hanover County Public Library - Main

Main branch of the public library downtown. Beyond books, it hosts events, classes, and exhibitions. Free Wi-Fi, air …

Kure Beach

Fort Fisher State Historic Site

One of the largest and most important Confederate forts of the Civil War. Walk the massive earthwork remains …

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Brooklyn Arts Center

Event venue and live music space in a restored 1893 church in the Brooklyn neighborhood. The architecture alone …

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Latimer House Museum

Victorian Italianate townhouse built in 1852, now a house museum operated by the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society. …

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Cinespace Studios

One of the largest full-service film studios east of LA. Wilmington's film industry history runs deep. Tours may …

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Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center

Historic building that served as a WWII-era USO now operates as a community arts center. Hosts theatrical performances, …

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Poplar Grove Historic House & Museum

68-acre historic site and working farm about 20 minutes north of Wilmington. The 1850 Greek Revival manor house …

Southport

Southport

Small waterfront town 30 minutes south of Wilmington accessible by car or the Fort Fisher ferry. Historic downtown, …

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ACES Gallery

Gallery space in the ACES complex downtown showcasing local and regional artists. Rotating exhibitions in a well-curated space. …

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The ArtWorks

Gallery and creative space in the Cotton Exchange featuring handmade works from local artists. Paintings, pottery, woodwork, and …

Wilmington

Bottega

Art gallery, wine bar, and event space in the Brooklyn Arts District showing rotating local artists in a …

Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History

Small museum dedicated to the history of Wrightsville Beach from its early days as a resort island. Artifacts, …