Things To Do
Wilmington is a port city. It’s the gateway to Cape Fear Coast beaches like Wrightsville, with its strong surf, and Carolina, with its long boardwalk. Part of downtown’s Historic District, the Riverwalk is lined with restaurants, galleries, and shops. It runs along the Cape Fear River, where the Battleship North Carolina is moored. Artifacts on the ship explore WWII naval combat history.
NC Battleship -USS North Carolina (BB-55) is the lead ship of the North Carolina class of fast battleships, the first vessel of the type built for the United States Navy
Wilmington Railroad Museum – Explore the rail industry's legacy with an emphasis on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
The Bellamy Mansion built between 1859 and 1861, is a mixture of Neoclassical architectural styles, including Greek Revival and Italianate.
Airlie Gardens is a 67-acre public garden in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Walk along the beach of coarse