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Rainy Days in Wilmington, NC

Browse guides, places, and upcoming events across Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and beyond.

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NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher: Tickets, Hours & What to See

The Fort Fisher Aquarium is closing May 26, 2026 for a 30-month renovation. Here's what to see before it shuts down. Tickets, …

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Rainy Day Activities in Wilmington NC

When the weather kills your beach plans, here's what to do instead. Museums, breweries, bowling, and the stuff locals actually do on …

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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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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 …

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 …

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Dave & Buster's Wilmington

Dave & Buster's is the national arcade and restaurant chain, with a Wilmington location that held its grand …

Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach Arcade

Arcade on the Carolina Beach boardwalk. Classic games, skee-ball, claw machines. Part of the boardwalk experience.

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Cardinal Lanes Beach Bowl

A family-owned 24-lane bowling alley on the north end of Market Street, with a pro shop, arcade games, …

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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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Cape Fear Games

Board game and tabletop gaming shop with a huge play library. Buy games or pay to play in-store. …