Guidebook for Wilmington

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Guidebook for Wilmington

Food Scene

Great happy hour specials, and fantastic tapas. This restaurant is a renovated old bank and has a truly great atmosphere. Don't miss this one. Try their deserts too!
79 locals recommend
Circa 1922
8 N Front St
79 locals recommend
Great happy hour specials, and fantastic tapas. This restaurant is a renovated old bank and has a truly great atmosphere. Don't miss this one. Try their deserts too!
Little local sandwich shop.
25 locals recommend
Detour Deli & Cafe
510 Red Cross St
25 locals recommend
Little local sandwich shop.
Great burritos with a salsa bar!
79 locals recommend
Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn WILMINGTON LOCATION
4002 Oleander Dr
79 locals recommend
Great burritos with a salsa bar!
A famous spot for locals and tourist. Right on the water with great views, occasional live music on the weekends, food, and drinks with an indoor bar and outdoor bar. Walk around the docks as well. Bring sunscreen!
98 locals recommend
Dockside Restaurant
1308 Airlie Rd
98 locals recommend
A famous spot for locals and tourist. Right on the water with great views, occasional live music on the weekends, food, and drinks with an indoor bar and outdoor bar. Walk around the docks as well. Bring sunscreen!
Southern California Baja style tacos, burritos, and sandwiches. Fresh made everything and local seafood. Best margaritas you've ever had. And their fish tacos and salsa are to die for. Very popular with locals and tourists. The wait on the weekends in the Summer can be over two hours. Make sure to beat the crowds!
119 locals recommend
Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill
4 N Lumina Ave
119 locals recommend
Southern California Baja style tacos, burritos, and sandwiches. Fresh made everything and local seafood. Best margaritas you've ever had. And their fish tacos and salsa are to die for. Very popular with locals and tourists. The wait on the weekends in the Summer can be over two hours. Make sure to beat the crowds!
This is a must!!! Get there around 5 to grab a private hut in the garden. I find it hard to stray from the pad thai and Panang curry. Also, open for lunch during the week and on Saturday. Call ahead to verify hours.
186 locals recommend
Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne Dr
186 locals recommend
This is a must!!! Get there around 5 to grab a private hut in the garden. I find it hard to stray from the pad thai and Panang curry. Also, open for lunch during the week and on Saturday. Call ahead to verify hours.
Fantastic French food with a swanky upstairs bar. $5 limited menu Mon-Thurs at the bar from 5:00 to 7:00. This place has the best pommes frites, muscles, and steaks!
61 locals recommend
Caprice bistro
10 Market St
61 locals recommend
Fantastic French food with a swanky upstairs bar. $5 limited menu Mon-Thurs at the bar from 5:00 to 7:00. This place has the best pommes frites, muscles, and steaks!
Has the largest selection of whisky in NC and an in house brewery. Lots of room and great food. Good for everyone, plenty of room for families!
122 locals recommend
Front Street Brewery
9 N Front St
122 locals recommend
Has the largest selection of whisky in NC and an in house brewery. Lots of room and great food. Good for everyone, plenty of room for families!
Locally owned fondue restaurant. Call for specials like ladies night and 1/2 cheese and chocolate!
28 locals recommend
Little Dipper Fondue
138 S Front St
28 locals recommend
Locally owned fondue restaurant. Call for specials like ladies night and 1/2 cheese and chocolate!
NY style pizza by the slice or whole pie. Yum!
19 locals recommend
I Love NY Pizza
28 N Front St
19 locals recommend
NY style pizza by the slice or whole pie. Yum!
Fantastic Brunch! This place fills up quickly on Sundays. Try their biscuits and gravy!
77 locals recommend
The Basics
319 N Front St
77 locals recommend
Fantastic Brunch! This place fills up quickly on Sundays. Try their biscuits and gravy!
Tapas and changing menu. Great for Foodies! Popular with locals.
73 locals recommend
Rx Restaurant and Bar
421 Castle St
73 locals recommend
Tapas and changing menu. Great for Foodies! Popular with locals.
Award winning burgers! Featured on The Food Network and Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. This is a small spot so be prepared to wait. Everything is great. Good brunch spot - try their bloody mary!
91 locals recommend
The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market St
91 locals recommend
Award winning burgers! Featured on The Food Network and Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. This is a small spot so be prepared to wait. Everything is great. Good brunch spot - try their bloody mary!
Great burritos and amazing guac. It's close quarters, but fun for a small group or quick bite.
39 locals recommend
Beer Barrio
34 N Front St
39 locals recommend
Great burritos and amazing guac. It's close quarters, but fun for a small group or quick bite.
Cocktail bar and small plates. Great menu. Absolutely delicious.
17 locals recommend
Dram and Morsel
33 S Front St
17 locals recommend
Cocktail bar and small plates. Great menu. Absolutely delicious.
Award winning, always delicious. This spot is getting busier and busier so plan ahead!
89 locals recommend
Savorez
402 Chestnut St
89 locals recommend
Award winning, always delicious. This spot is getting busier and busier so plan ahead!
This is a hidden gem. It's usually not too busy as it's in a hotel. Prices can fluctuate and service can be a hit or miss, but the location and outdoor dining are pretty spectacular.
East Oceanfront Dining
275 Waynick Blvd
This is a hidden gem. It's usually not too busy as it's in a hotel. Prices can fluctuate and service can be a hit or miss, but the location and outdoor dining are pretty spectacular.
Great coffee with window seating. They serve their coffee with one more shot than most chains.
10 locals recommend
Port City Pottery And Fine Crafts
300 N Front St
10 locals recommend
Great coffee with window seating. They serve their coffee with one more shot than most chains.
Pizza and misc food that serves food until 3:00AM. Great giant pizza slices and tequila options.
46 locals recommend
Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub Downtown
125 Market St
46 locals recommend
Pizza and misc food that serves food until 3:00AM. Great giant pizza slices and tequila options.
The original location. Crab legs, peel and eat shrimp, hush puppies, this is your spot! Try their oyster shooters.
115 locals recommend
Shuckin' Shack
6 N Lake Park Blvd
115 locals recommend
The original location. Crab legs, peel and eat shrimp, hush puppies, this is your spot! Try their oyster shooters.
Food and drinks on the water. You can sit on the pier over the ocean and enjoy a frozen drink or bite to eat. Indoor seating available too.
176 locals recommend
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave N
176 locals recommend
Food and drinks on the water. You can sit on the pier over the ocean and enjoy a frozen drink or bite to eat. Indoor seating available too.
Food, seafood, drinks, outdoor volley ball courts, cornhole, live music, kid friendly. This place is fun for eating or just drinks.
92 locals recommend
Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
701 N Lake Park Blvd
92 locals recommend
Food, seafood, drinks, outdoor volley ball courts, cornhole, live music, kid friendly. This place is fun for eating or just drinks.
Want to sit on the pier over the water? This is your spot. Family friendly, with lots of different options. A very popular place because of their beautiful views of the ocean.
132 locals recommend
Oceanic
703 S Lumina Ave
132 locals recommend
Want to sit on the pier over the water? This is your spot. Family friendly, with lots of different options. A very popular place because of their beautiful views of the ocean.
Great views right on the river. Lots of outside seating.
55 locals recommend
The George on the Riverwalk
128 S Water St
55 locals recommend
Great views right on the river. Lots of outside seating.
Be prepared for lines at this one! Home made fudge, candied apples, and lots of other treats. Most go for the ice-cream and you can't blame it, is always smells like fresh baked waffle cones.
65 locals recommend
Kilwin's Chocolates
16 Market St
65 locals recommend
Be prepared for lines at this one! Home made fudge, candied apples, and lots of other treats. Most go for the ice-cream and you can't blame it, is always smells like fresh baked waffle cones.
Exotic cocktails made in-house by professional mixologists and award winning food from infamous chefs. Great place for foodies.
96 locals recommend
Manna
123 Princess St
96 locals recommend
Exotic cocktails made in-house by professional mixologists and award winning food from infamous chefs. Great place for foodies.
High end restaurant very popular with locals. Excellent food with a changing menu.
23 locals recommend
Port Land Grille
1908 Eastwood Rd
23 locals recommend
High end restaurant very popular with locals. Excellent food with a changing menu.
Crab legs, peel and eat shrimp, hush puppies, this is your spot! They have happy hour specials on food too.
32 locals recommend
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
127 N Front St
32 locals recommend
Crab legs, peel and eat shrimp, hush puppies, this is your spot! They have happy hour specials on food too.
Raw/steamed seafood spot. No fried seafood here!
29 locals recommend
Dock Street Oyster Bar
12 Dock St
29 locals recommend
Raw/steamed seafood spot. No fried seafood here!
Three levels with two outside patio areas - one on the rooftop. Family friendly, American style food.
35 locals recommend
Reel Cafe
100 S Front St
35 locals recommend
Three levels with two outside patio areas - one on the rooftop. Family friendly, American style food.
Yummy pizza in a fun atmosphere with outside seating on a new patio.
33 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
4311 Oleander Dr
33 locals recommend
Yummy pizza in a fun atmosphere with outside seating on a new patio.
Outside seating in this older building. Great river views and decent food.
85 locals recommend
Elijah's
2 Ann St
85 locals recommend
Outside seating in this older building. Great river views and decent food.
Sushi and Hibachi! Their specialty rolls are fantastic.
13 locals recommend
Nikki's Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
1055 Military Cutoff Rd
13 locals recommend
Sushi and Hibachi! Their specialty rolls are fantastic.
Delicious cupcakes and cakepops!
6 locals recommend
Sweets Bakery
129 Princess St
6 locals recommend
Delicious cupcakes and cakepops!
Amazing frozen custard. Get the flavor of the day - it is always the best!
17 locals recommend
Kohl's Frozen Custard
92 S Lumina Ave
17 locals recommend
Amazing frozen custard. Get the flavor of the day - it is always the best!
This little hot dog shop is extremely popular with locals at Wrightsville Beach.
33 locals recommend
Trolly Stop
94 S Lumina Ave
33 locals recommend
This little hot dog shop is extremely popular with locals at Wrightsville Beach.
Nice relaxing atmosphere with great coffee.
54 locals recommend
Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods
202 Princess St
54 locals recommend
Nice relaxing atmosphere with great coffee.
The poolside bar and restaurant is great. Relaxing and remodeled. Great place to lounge by the pool and eat and drink. Pool usage for dining guests is not allowed, but these rules often change.
13 locals recommend
Blockade Runner Beach Resort
275 Waynick Blvd
13 locals recommend
The poolside bar and restaurant is great. Relaxing and remodeled. Great place to lounge by the pool and eat and drink. Pool usage for dining guests is not allowed, but these rules often change.
Fantastic French restaurant with an open atmosphere and outside seating. Fresh oysters, good wine, and their deserts come in minis so you can try all kinds.
49 locals recommend
Brasserie Du Soleil
1908 Eastwood Rd
49 locals recommend
Fantastic French restaurant with an open atmosphere and outside seating. Fresh oysters, good wine, and their deserts come in minis so you can try all kinds.
Amazing Italian with handmade pasta, home made sauces and desert, delicious everything! My favorite Italian in town. Call ahead for reservations.
22 locals recommend
Roko Italian Cuisine
6801-105 Parker Farm Dr
22 locals recommend
Amazing Italian with handmade pasta, home made sauces and desert, delicious everything! My favorite Italian in town. Call ahead for reservations.

Drinks & Nightlife

Cocktails and a speakeasy atmosphere. Hidden in an alley with unique, specialty cocktails.
49 locals recommend
Blind Elephant
21 N Front St
49 locals recommend
Cocktails and a speakeasy atmosphere. Hidden in an alley with unique, specialty cocktails.
Tiny and friendly Irish Pub.
11 locals recommend
Slainte Irish Pub
7 N Front St
11 locals recommend
Tiny and friendly Irish Pub.
Great place with outdoor cornhole. There's usually a food truck here and live music. Sunday is live bluegrass.
126 locals recommend
Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield St
126 locals recommend
Great place with outdoor cornhole. There's usually a food truck here and live music. Sunday is live bluegrass.
This place has a big patio where you can sit and watch the passersby all day long.
29 locals recommend
Lagerheads Tavern
35 N Lumina Ave
29 locals recommend
This place has a big patio where you can sit and watch the passersby all day long.
This hole in the wall is a local favorite. Walk in the fridge to get your own beer or order from the bartender. Lots of fun nooks and crannies to hang out in, or sit outside in their courtyard.
165 locals recommend
The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park Blvd
165 locals recommend
This hole in the wall is a local favorite. Walk in the fridge to get your own beer or order from the bartender. Lots of fun nooks and crannies to hang out in, or sit outside in their courtyard.
Restaurant during the evening, nightclub after 10:30.
8 locals recommend
1900 Eastwood Rd
1900 Eastwood Road
8 locals recommend
Restaurant during the evening, nightclub after 10:30.
Live music, open all day until 2:00 AM, great drink specials.
27 locals recommend
Jimmy's
5 N Lumina Ave
27 locals recommend
Live music, open all day until 2:00 AM, great drink specials.
Best views in the city! Located on an indoor/outdoor rooftop. It gets busy later on but is usually quite peaceful before sunset. DJ comes on later at night and there is a dance floor.
9 locals recommend
The Rooftop Bar at North Front Theatre
21 N Front St
9 locals recommend
Best views in the city! Located on an indoor/outdoor rooftop. It gets busy later on but is usually quite peaceful before sunset. DJ comes on later at night and there is a dance floor.
Great bar and regular live music.
12 locals recommend
The Whiskey
1 S Front St
12 locals recommend
Great bar and regular live music.
This old dive bar is loaded with character. Crooked floors and limited seating make this hidden gem unique.
13 locals recommend
Lula's
138 S Front St
13 locals recommend
This old dive bar is loaded with character. Crooked floors and limited seating make this hidden gem unique.
A downstairs, local frequented bar.
44 locals recommend
The Husk
31 S Front St
44 locals recommend
A downstairs, local frequented bar.
This full bar, pool hall, arcade is always a blast. Pool tables, skee ball, pinball, air hockey, video games, darts, it has it all.
37 locals recommend
Blue Post Billiards
15 S Water St
37 locals recommend
This full bar, pool hall, arcade is always a blast. Pool tables, skee ball, pinball, air hockey, video games, darts, it has it all.
A popular dive bar with a couple pool tables.
16 locals recommend
Barbary Coast
116 S Front St
16 locals recommend
A popular dive bar with a couple pool tables.
Great chill bar with board games, giant jenga, and good conversations. Trivia on Tuesday nights is always fun and provide free food.
10 locals recommend
Tavern Law 1832
106 N 2nd St
10 locals recommend
Great chill bar with board games, giant jenga, and good conversations. Trivia on Tuesday nights is always fun and provide free food.
Pour it yourself beer and wine.
24 locals recommend
Pour Taproom
201 N Front St
24 locals recommend
Pour it yourself beer and wine.
Good atmosphere and great selection.
17 locals recommend
Ironclad Brewery
115 N 2nd St
17 locals recommend
Good atmosphere and great selection.
Great bar with tons of beautiful outdoor seating areas. Frequent live music, free popcorn, often has food trucks or a large notebook of delivery places to order food. You can also bring your own stuff and bbq on one of their grills.
15 locals recommend
Liberty Tavern
7976 Market St
15 locals recommend
Great bar with tons of beautiful outdoor seating areas. Frequent live music, free popcorn, often has food trucks or a large notebook of delivery places to order food. You can also bring your own stuff and bbq on one of their grills.
Large outdoor area and often has live music.
63 locals recommend
Waterline Brewing Company
721 Surry St
63 locals recommend
Large outdoor area and often has live music.
Hidden, but don't let the name fool you, they serve more than just sours.
25 locals recommend
The Sour Barn
7211 Market St
25 locals recommend
Hidden, but don't let the name fool you, they serve more than just sours.
One of the most popular breweries in town.
40 locals recommend
New Anthem Beer Project
116 Dock St
40 locals recommend
One of the most popular breweries in town.
Pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff.
Tidewater Brewing
Pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff.

Sightseeing

This is a to die for walk along the Cape Fear River. Walk the boardwalk or cobblestone Water Street and take in the views of the Battleship and the Cape Fear Bridge. Check it out at sunset. There are lots of shopping and restaurants along the way.
28 locals recommend
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
28 locals recommend
This is a to die for walk along the Cape Fear River. Walk the boardwalk or cobblestone Water Street and take in the views of the Battleship and the Cape Fear Bridge. Check it out at sunset. There are lots of shopping and restaurants along the way.
One of the most famous and fun sights in Wilmington. Tour the entire multi-level boat and explore the inner-workings of a sailor's life. Check their schedule for family movies on the battleship in the Summer evenings.
435 locals recommend
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NE
435 locals recommend
One of the most famous and fun sights in Wilmington. Tour the entire multi-level boat and explore the inner-workings of a sailor's life. Check their schedule for family movies on the battleship in the Summer evenings.
Very cool area to check out old bunkers hidden in the hills and learn about the pirates and lookout points of coastal NC. Keep your eyes on the water in the evenings and watch out for the dolphins!
315 locals recommend
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S
315 locals recommend
Very cool area to check out old bunkers hidden in the hills and learn about the pirates and lookout points of coastal NC. Keep your eyes on the water in the evenings and watch out for the dolphins!
Thursday nights in the Summer has a little carnival and great fireworks show. Great for families!
266 locals recommend
Carolina Beach
266 locals recommend
Thursday nights in the Summer has a little carnival and great fireworks show. Great for families!
Drive on the ferry with your car and explore the lazy town of Southport. Good shopping and great for a wander around.
31 locals recommend
Southport station
31 locals recommend
Drive on the ferry with your car and explore the lazy town of Southport. Good shopping and great for a wander around.
This beautiful old house has so much history and gorgeous rooms to explore.
113 locals recommend
Bellamy Mansion
503 Market St
113 locals recommend
This beautiful old house has so much history and gorgeous rooms to explore.
This is a little gem located out on the beach at Wrightsville Beach. People are encouraged to "leave a note". The history and stories of this sweet spot will wet even the driest of eyes. Their is a notebook inside for you to write in. Perfect for a sunset or sunrise picnic.
22 locals recommend
Wrightsville Beach Museum of History
303 W Salisbury St
22 locals recommend
This is a little gem located out on the beach at Wrightsville Beach. People are encouraged to "leave a note". The history and stories of this sweet spot will wet even the driest of eyes. Their is a notebook inside for you to write in. Perfect for a sunset or sunrise picnic.

Entertainment & Activities

This is a really cool trip! I was a diver in the shark tank for a while. Check out the touch tank and the sea turtle rescue. I'm happy to give insider tips!
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Rd
550 locals recommend
This is a really cool trip! I was a diver in the shark tank for a while. Check out the touch tank and the sea turtle rescue. I'm happy to give insider tips!
This comedy club always has a great list of touring comedians. Definitely a good time!
30 locals recommend
Dead Crow Comedy Room
511 N 3rd St
30 locals recommend
This comedy club always has a great list of touring comedians. Definitely a good time!
This place has go-carts, miniature golf, laser tag, arcade games, and a water park!
138 locals recommend
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander Dr
138 locals recommend
This place has go-carts, miniature golf, laser tag, arcade games, and a water park!
Get your tickets to the Ghost Walk, Hollywood Location Walk, or Haunted Pub Crawl here. You can get more information at the Haunted Wilmington website.
11 locals recommend
The Black Cat Shoppe
8 Market St
11 locals recommend
Get your tickets to the Ghost Walk, Hollywood Location Walk, or Haunted Pub Crawl here. You can get more information at the Haunted Wilmington website.
Lots of options from sunset cruises to bird watching cruises.
138 locals recommend
Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
138 locals recommend
Lots of options from sunset cruises to bird watching cruises.
Tour Wilmington on a red trolley! You can see historic homes, movie filming locations, Civil War Shipyards and more.
37 locals recommend
Wilmington Trolley
15 S Water St
37 locals recommend
Tour Wilmington on a red trolley! You can see historic homes, movie filming locations, Civil War Shipyards and more.
The new convention center is a nice area to walk around. There are several dining options there as well as lots of events.
11 locals recommend
Wilmington Convention Center
10 Convention Center Dr
11 locals recommend
The new convention center is a nice area to walk around. There are several dining options there as well as lots of events.
Surf Lessons.
17 locals recommend
SurfBerry
222 Causeway Dr
17 locals recommend
Surf Lessons.
Boat rentals at Wrightsville Beach.
13 locals recommend
Nauti Times Boat Rentals
1010 N Lake Park Blvd
13 locals recommend
Boat rentals at Wrightsville Beach.
Kayak and Canoe Rental
9 locals recommend
Wrightsville Kayak Company
101-199 Causeway Drive
9 locals recommend
Kayak and Canoe Rental
Deep Sea fishing charters, 1/2 day and full day available. They provide all gear and clean the fish for you at the end.
Shearwater Fishing Charters
330 Causeway Dr
Deep Sea fishing charters, 1/2 day and full day available. They provide all gear and clean the fish for you at the end.
Food and lots of children's activities and games.
Chuck E. Cheese
4389 Oleander Dr
Food and lots of children's activities and games.

Essentials

Great deals on organic food and a fantastic wine selection.
53 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1437 S College Rd
53 locals recommend
Great deals on organic food and a fantastic wine selection.
24 hours higher-end grocery store with everything you need, including in-house made items like sushi, sandwiches, pop-in-the-oven pizza, hot bar, and cold bar.
123 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
3501 Oleander Dr
123 locals recommend
24 hours higher-end grocery store with everything you need, including in-house made items like sushi, sandwiches, pop-in-the-oven pizza, hot bar, and cold bar.
Cool locally owned grocery store!
11 locals recommend
Farmin On Front
143 N Front St
11 locals recommend
Cool locally owned grocery store!
You can have a beer while you grocery shop!
Lowes Foods of Leland
1152 East Cutlar Crossing
You can have a beer while you grocery shop!
Open 24 hours a day. Has groceries and regular items.
50 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
5135 Carolina Beach Rd
50 locals recommend
Open 24 hours a day. Has groceries and regular items.
24 hour emergency room available.
10 locals recommend
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
2131 S 17th St
10 locals recommend
24 hour emergency room available.
Large Post Office.
7 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
152 N Front St
7 locals recommend
Large Post Office.
This is an urgent care and although it has extended hours, it is not open 24 hours.
Dawson Street Urgent Care
608 Dawson St
This is an urgent care and although it has extended hours, it is not open 24 hours.
Extended hours but not 24 hours.
FastMed Urgent Care
5214 Market St
Extended hours but not 24 hours.
Large full-service spa and salon. Spray tan, nails, hair, lashes, massage, skin - you can get it all here at this popular salon.
Bangz Hair Salon & Spa
1203 S 43rd St
Large full-service spa and salon. Spray tan, nails, hair, lashes, massage, skin - you can get it all here at this popular salon.
Alterations. They are very good and will often do small rush jobs in the case of an emergency.
Jae's Shop
5030 Wrightsville Ave
Alterations. They are very good and will often do small rush jobs in the case of an emergency.
Coin laundry and dry cleaners
Azalea Coin Laundry Dryclnng
Coin laundry and dry cleaners

Arts & Culture

Check their schedule for plays and events! This is a beautiful building with lots going on. http://www.thalianhall.org/calendar
101 locals recommend
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St
101 locals recommend
Check their schedule for plays and events! This is a beautiful building with lots going on. http://www.thalianhall.org/calendar
Just blocks away! Lots of concerts, symphonies, plays, Broadway, musicians, and more come through.
41 locals recommend
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
703 N 3rd St
41 locals recommend
Just blocks away! Lots of concerts, symphonies, plays, Broadway, musicians, and more come through.
This is much more than you'd imagine! There are several trains you can go in as well as two HUGE interactive miniature train set ups. Learn the history of trains in the area.
48 locals recommend
Wilmington Railroad Museum
505 Nutt St
48 locals recommend
This is much more than you'd imagine! There are several trains you can go in as well as two HUGE interactive miniature train set ups. Learn the history of trains in the area.
Fun and unique. Go through their laser vault and pretend like you're 007.
21 locals recommend
Museum of the Bizarre
201 S Water St
21 locals recommend
Fun and unique. Go through their laser vault and pretend like you're 007.
Various and changing art exhibits and other interesting events and presentations. Check their calendar for regularly scheduled kids projects!
108 locals recommend
Cameron Art Museum
3201 S 17th St
108 locals recommend
Various and changing art exhibits and other interesting events and presentations. Check their calendar for regularly scheduled kids projects!
The oldest museum in North Carolina. See preserved artifacts from the lower Cape Fear area.
87 locals recommend
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
814 Market St
87 locals recommend
The oldest museum in North Carolina. See preserved artifacts from the lower Cape Fear area.
This place is so fun, you won't even know you're learning! Perfect for kids to play and learn at the same time.
64 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Wilmington
116 Orange St
64 locals recommend
This place is so fun, you won't even know you're learning! Perfect for kids to play and learn at the same time.

Parks & Nature

Lots of trails and pretty scenery! Camping available as well.
245 locals recommend
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park Rd
245 locals recommend
Lots of trails and pretty scenery! Camping available as well.
Rent paddle boats, play on the playgrounds, walk, run, or bike around the lake, watch the ducks, swans, turtles, and sometimes alligators!
99 locals recommend
Greenfield Park
1739 Burnett Blvd
99 locals recommend
Rent paddle boats, play on the playgrounds, walk, run, or bike around the lake, watch the ducks, swans, turtles, and sometimes alligators!
This place is a fun camp site (reservations needed in Summer) that you drive your 4-wheel drive onto. This can be dangerous so please don't drive out if you are not experienced. You can walk out from the entrance of the park.
97 locals recommend
Freeman Park
1800 Canal Dr
97 locals recommend
This place is a fun camp site (reservations needed in Summer) that you drive your 4-wheel drive onto. This can be dangerous so please don't drive out if you are not experienced. You can walk out from the entrance of the park.
Great park with huge new playground, free kid's splash park, dog park, trails, picnic tables with grills, basketball courts, baseball field, and a pond with ducks.
70 locals recommend
Long Leaf Park
314 Pine Grove Dr
70 locals recommend
Great park with huge new playground, free kid's splash park, dog park, trails, picnic tables with grills, basketball courts, baseball field, and a pond with ducks.