Browse guides, places, and upcoming events across Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and beyond.
The 2026 Boardwalk Blast brings free fireworks and live music to Carolina Beach every Thursday, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Full lineup …
The Carolina Beach Boardwalk has rides, food, live music, and fireworks all summer. Here's what to eat, where to park, and what …
The Carolina Beach Music Festival is North Carolina's longest-running beach music festival, held on the sand at Carolina Beach Boardwalk each June.
From the NC Azalea Festival to Riverfest, Cucalorus, and beach music at Carolina Beach, here are the festivals worth a trip to …
Wilmington's America 250 celebration in 2026. Historic sites, special events, the First in Freedom Passport, Flying Machine's commemorative ale, and the July …
What's happening in Wilmington this weekend, plus the recurring events, seasonal staples, and go-to spots that make any weekend here worth planning …
The park surrounding Greenfield Lake with a 5-mile scenic loop drive, walking and biking trails, playgrounds, and the …
The USS North Carolina (BB-55) is the most decorated American battleship of World War II. Moored across the …
Classic wooden beach boardwalk with nostalgic charm - arcade games, skee-ball, claw machines, small amusement rides for kids, …
Fishing pier at Wrightsville Beach. One of the landmarks of the beach. Good for fishing, watching surfers, or …
Wilmington's primary art museum featuring North Carolina and American art plus rotating exhibitions from around the country and …
The Wilmington Farmers Market sets up every Saturday year-round in the Tidal Creek Co-op parking lot on Oleander …
One of the most impressive examples of antebellum architecture in North Carolina, built 1859-1861. This 22-room mansion showcases …
Boat tours on the Cape Fear River and surrounding waterways. Eco-tours, sunset cruises, and custom charters. Getting on …
Fishing pier at Kure Beach. Quieter than the Wrightsville and Carolina Beach piers. Good for fishing and enjoying …