Heather’s Best of Wilmington
Food scene
Right down the street from my house. Arguably Wilmington's best Asian fusion restaurant. Fantastic outdoor seating with great ambience.
186 locals recommend
Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrRight down the street from my house. Arguably Wilmington's best Asian fusion restaurant. Fantastic outdoor seating with great ambience.
Beer Barrio
34 N Front StGreat downtown eatery with excellent tacos and quesadillas.
One of my favorite restaurants in Wilmington. Delicious French food! There's a great sofa bar on the upper level.
61 locals recommend
Caprice bistro
10 Market StOne of my favorite restaurants in Wilmington. Delicious French food! There's a great sofa bar on the upper level.
Good Southern food with flair. Go to brunch on Sundays right at 10 for no wait!
77 locals recommend
The Basics
319 N Front StGood Southern food with flair. Go to brunch on Sundays right at 10 for no wait!
Delicious little brunch/lunch place on the way to Wrightsville Beach. Has great specials and a mimosa flight!
25 locals recommend
Eternal Sunshine Cafe
420 Eastwood RdDelicious little brunch/lunch place on the way to Wrightsville Beach. Has great specials and a mimosa flight!
Savorez
402 Chestnut StSmall restaurant with wonderful Latin fusion food.
Just discovered this little wine and cheese place downtown. Awesome assortment of cheeses. Great view of the Cape Fear River.
The Cheese Board
119 S Water StJust discovered this little wine and cheese place downtown. Awesome assortment of cheeses. Great view of the Cape Fear River.
Delicious Irish fare at extremely good prices. Try out trivia on Tuesday nights at 7!
Slainte Irish Pub Monkey Junction
5607 Carolina Beach RdDelicious Irish fare at extremely good prices. Try out trivia on Tuesday nights at 7!
One of my all-time favorites! Their small plates are the best, and they have an excellent selection of wine.
25 locals recommend
The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar
29 S Front StOne of my all-time favorites! Their small plates are the best, and they have an excellent selection of wine.
Gourmet burgers that can't be beat. Was featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.
91 locals recommend
The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market StGourmet burgers that can't be beat. Was featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.
Fantastic food and atmosphere. Featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Try the 109 Chestnut Chicken Sandwich. It's my fave and Guy loved it too!
123 locals recommend
The Copper Penny
109 Chestnut StFantastic food and atmosphere. Featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Try the 109 Chestnut Chicken Sandwich. It's my fave and Guy loved it too!
My go-to restaurant at Wrightsville Beach. Sit outside right on the Intracoastal Waterway.
112 locals recommend
Bluewater Grill
4 Marina StMy go-to restaurant at Wrightsville Beach. Sit outside right on the Intracoastal Waterway.
One of my go-to restaurants at Carolina Beach. Sit outside for great ocean views or get a specialty cocktail at the tiki bar on the dock.
163 locals recommend
Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park BlvdOne of my go-to restaurants at Carolina Beach. Sit outside for great ocean views or get a specialty cocktail at the tiki bar on the dock.
My other go-to while in Carolina Beach. Really fun atmosphere with live music on many nights. The Ahi Tuna Nachos are unique and delicious!
175 locals recommend
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NMy other go-to while in Carolina Beach. Really fun atmosphere with live music on many nights. The Ahi Tuna Nachos are unique and delicious!
The little sister restaurant to Indochine. Smaller but the food is just as good. Really cute outdoor seating area.
Cafe Chinois - Wilmington, NC
3710 College RoadThe little sister restaurant to Indochine. Smaller but the food is just as good. Really cute outdoor seating area.
Tandoori Bites
1620 S College RdAuthentic, delicious Indian food with a great atmosphere!
Sightseeing
Gorgeous historic theatre featuring quality local productions and touring acts. It's worth taking a tour or asking the box office workers if you can take a peek inside. I've performed there countless times, and it's magical. Be sure to look up to see "Alice" the giant crystal chandelier.
101 locals recommend
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut StGorgeous historic theatre featuring quality local productions and touring acts. It's worth taking a tour or asking the box office workers if you can take a peek inside. I've performed there countless times, and it's magical. Be sure to look up to see "Alice" the giant crystal chandelier.
Great view of the city! Also houses a theatre that caters to quality local productions.
9 locals recommend
The Rooftop Bar at North Front Theatre
21 N Front StGreat view of the city! Also houses a theatre that caters to quality local productions.
A great place to visit! See all kinds of fish and wildlife. The sting ray tank is captivating. And there's a touch tank for the kids.
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdA great place to visit! See all kinds of fish and wildlife. The sting ray tank is captivating. And there's a touch tank for the kids.
Great place to keep the kids entertained and cool in the summer heat. There are always lots of special activities too.
64 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Wilmington
116 Orange StGreat place to keep the kids entertained and cool in the summer heat. There are always lots of special activities too.
The escape rooms here are super fun and the workers are really friendly. I've never had a bad experience, and my family loves it!
11 locals recommend
The Exit Games | Escape Room
2 N Front StThe escape rooms here are super fun and the workers are really friendly. I've never had a bad experience, and my family loves it!
Water park, go-carts, mini-golf, arcade, climbing wall and laser tag! A lot of fun options here.
138 locals recommend
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander DrWater park, go-carts, mini-golf, arcade, climbing wall and laser tag! A lot of fun options here.
Probably the most popular beach in the county. Johnny Mercer's Pier is a great starting point.
408 locals recommend
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrProbably the most popular beach in the county. Johnny Mercer's Pier is a great starting point.
My beach of choice! If you have 4-wheel drive, you can get a pass from City Hall to drive onto the beach. Beautiful at sunset!
266 locals recommend
Carolina Beach
My beach of choice! If you have 4-wheel drive, you can get a pass from City Hall to drive onto the beach. Beautiful at sunset!
For the history buffs (and even those not that into history!) You can take a really interesting tour of this major Wilmington landmark docked in the Cape Fear River.
435 locals recommend
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEFor the history buffs (and even those not that into history!) You can take a really interesting tour of this major Wilmington landmark docked in the Cape Fear River.
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdJust a beautiful way to spend a few hours. Lovely gardens!
Really nice art museum with a pretty fancy restaurant inside. Great way to beat the heat and get some culture!
108 locals recommend
Cameron Art Museum
3201 S 17th StReally nice art museum with a pretty fancy restaurant inside. Great way to beat the heat and get some culture!
Neighborhoods
One of Wilmington's best features, in my opinion! Beautiful views, lots of shops, restaurants and bars. Only 5 minutes from my house. A must-see. Spend a day walking around and seeing everything!
58 locals recommend
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkOne of Wilmington's best features, in my opinion! Beautiful views, lots of shops, restaurants and bars. Only 5 minutes from my house. A must-see. Spend a day walking around and seeing everything!