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Whether you just moved to Wilmington and are in need of some tips on where to explore or are just taking a trip, this North Carolina city has a lot to offer. Wilmington is filled with historic sites, gorgeous landscapes and ocean views, and an endless array of unique options for shopping, eating, and grabbing a few drinks.

Being able to explore an old battleship from WWII, drink local beers as you trolley through the town, or hop onto a boat to watch baby sea turtles hatch are just some of the possibilities you have to feel part of Wilmington.

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USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship
4.9  5 Rating (2)
1 Battleship Rd, Wilmington NC, 28401
Moored in quiet dignity and majesty the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, across the river from downtown Wilmington, beckons visitors to walk her decks. Envision...
Airlie Gardens
Travel $
300 Airlie Rd, Wilmington NC, 28403
We are excited to share our garden with you. Last year we saw over 120,000 visitors at Airlie. Our goal is to showcase the natural beauty of the garden...
Mansonboro Island Reserve
Travel & Recreation $
5600 Marvin K Moss Ln, Wilmington, NC 28409, USA, Wilmington NC, 28409
This island is accessed by boat, kayak or ferry. Masonboro Island Reserve has something to offer anyone. You will be surrounded various landscapes and...
Noni Bacca Winery
Breweries & Distilleries $
420 Eastwood Rd Ste 108, Wilmington NC, 28403
The most fun winery on the Coast. Great people, great wine, great music, great fun! Daily at the Winery come on in and enjoy over 70 styles of our awarding...
Port City Marina
Recreation $$
10 Harnett St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA, Wilmington NC, 28401
The Port City Marina is a protected, deep water, full-service marina in Wilmington, North Carolina with over 200 state-of-the-art floating concrete wet...
The Cotton Exchange
Shopping $$
Front and Grace St Downtown, Wilmington NC, 28401
The highest concentration of unique boutique shops can be found in one place. The Cotton Exchange. While you are shopping visit our restaurants. The Wilmington...
Front Street Brewery
Breweries & Distilleries $
9 N Front St, Wilmington NC, 28401
Wilmington's Original Brewery and Restaurant serving fresh local craft beer and made-from-scratch food daily until Midnight. North Carolina's Largest Whiskey...
Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace
Shopping $
Waterfront Park Water St between Market St and Princess St, Wilmington NC, 28401
Artisan Market Art |Vendors | Live Music Local Artists Amazing Gift Ideas One-of-a-kind finds Handmade Jewelry Photography Woodcarving
Trolley Pub Wilmington
Bar $
106 N 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, Wilmington NC, 28401
Trolley Pub tours are the best way to celebrate in Wilmington. The Trolley Pub lets you experience the city in the open air, enjoy your favorite beverage...
Wilmington Riverwalk
Community & Government $
102 N 3rd St, Wilmington NC, 28401
The Riverwalk in Downtown Wilmington is a showstopper of a stroll that is a distinctive attraction all its own. Originally conceived in the 1980s as a way...