Cindy's Guidebook
Food scene
Jack Mackerels Island Grill
113 K AvenueGreat crab legs 1/2 off Wednesday evenings.
The best mussels and red sauce! Waits can be long and recommend take out or get there early.
109 locals recommend
Freddie's Restaurant
105 K AvenueThe best mussels and red sauce! Waits can be long and recommend take out or get there early.
Scoopin' Yummies
1206 N Lake Park BlvdGourmet ice cream and candy!
Shaved ice and it is really shaved not pellets. They have over 100 flavors to choose from and even some sugar free options.
Pelican's Snoballs
3704 Carolina Beach RdShaved ice and it is really shaved not pellets. They have over 100 flavors to choose from and even some sugar free options.
Sightseeing
Take the ferry in your car across the water to Southport for sightseeing, market shopping and restaurants.
44 locals recommend
Fort Fisher Ferry Terminal station
2422 Fort Fisher Blvd STake the ferry in your car across the water to Southport for sightseeing, market shopping and restaurants.
Sightseeing
Take the ferry in your car across the water to Southport for sightseeing, market shopping and restaurants.
44 locals recommend
Fort Fisher Ferry Terminal station
2422 Fort Fisher Blvd STake the ferry in your car across the water to Southport for sightseeing, market shopping and restaurants.
The aquarium has petting zoos and also does a daily show in the large tank. Recommend if the show is important to look up the time for the day in advance.
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdThe aquarium has petting zoos and also does a daily show in the large tank. Recommend if the show is important to look up the time for the day in advance.
City advice
Don't miss
Downtown Wilmington
Spend at least one evening of your trip exploring downtown Wilmington, the river front and the USS North Carolina. There are so many restaurants, shops, carriage rides and historic buildings.