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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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Carolina Beach

Freeman Park Beach

The north end of Carolina Beach where you drive your truck onto the sand. Requires a 4x4 and …

Kure Beach

Kure Beach

Quiet, uncrowded, and a fraction of the price of Wrightsville. Free parking in some areas. The pier is …

Wilmington

Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

Golf resort in Leland with a championship 18-hole course, tennis, pool, and on-site dining. The course is well-maintained …

Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach Boating Access

Public boat launch at Carolina Beach. Free access to the waterway. Can get crowded on summer weekends so …

Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach Boatyard and Marina

Full-service boatyard and marina at Carolina Beach. Slips, haul-out, repairs, and fuel. For boaters who need more than …

Wilmington

Greenfield Lake

A 250-acre lake surrounded by cypress trees, Spanish moss, and a 5-mile scenic drive. Walking and biking trails …

Carolina Beach

Island Marina

Marina at Carolina Beach with boat slips and waterway access.

Wilmington

Poplar Grove Historic House & Museum

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

Wilmington

Carolina eBikes

Electric bike rentals and sales. E-bikes make Wilmington's flat terrain even easier to explore. Good way to cover …

Wrightsville Beach

Deep Sea Express Fishing Charters

Offshore fishing charters out of Wrightsville Beach. Deep sea trips targeting mahi, tuna, wahoo, and billfish. Half-day and …

Wilmington

Empie Park

Big park on the south side of downtown with 19 tennis courts, basketball, a playground, and ball fields. …

Wilmington

Greenfield Lake Fragrance Garden

Small garden within Greenfield Lake Park designed for fragrant and sensory plants. Peaceful, accessible, and a nice addition …

Wilmington

Kayak Launch at Shark's Tooth Island Reserve

Public kayak launch point at Shark's Tooth Island Reserve. Free access to paddle the waterways. Bring your own …

Wilmington

Portia Hines Park

Small neighborhood park with a playground and green space. Quiet and good for young kids.

Wilmington

Crystal South Surf Camp

Surf lessons and camps for all ages and skill levels. Patient instructors and small group sizes. Based near …

Southport

Southport

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

Wilmington

Greenfield Grind Skate Park

Public skatepark at Greenfield Lake. Free, concrete, and popular with local skaters.

Carolina Beach

Dog Park

Public dog park at Carolina Beach. Fenced off-leash area for dogs to run. Basic but gets the job …

Wilmington

Halyburton Park

58-acre park with a 1.3-mile paved nature trail through longleaf pine forest. Boardwalks over wetlands, playground, picnic shelters, …

Wilmington

Inland Greens Park & Golf Course

Municipal golf course run by the city of Wilmington. Affordable green fees and a straightforward layout. Good option …

Wilmington

Smith Creek Park

Wooded park with a lake, walking trails, boardwalks through wetlands, and a small playground. Fishing and boating on …

Wrightsville Beach

Sweetwater Surf Shop

Surf shop at Wrightsville Beach carrying boards, wetsuits, apparel, and accessories. Local shop with knowledgeable staff who actually …

Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach Lake Park

Eleven-acre freshwater lake park two blocks from the ocean in Carolina Beach. A paved walking path loops the …

Currie

Gregory Farms and Vineyard

Family-owned blueberry farm and vineyard in Currie, about 15 minutes north of Wilmington, established in 2020. Open Saturdays …