Joe's Guidebook
Food Scene
K38 Baja Grill
5410 Oleander DrGreat tacos and margaritas. Within 2 miles of the apartment.
Excellent spot for breakfast. The decor and overall vibe are welcoming.
21 locals recommend
Famous Toastery of Wilmington
6722 Wrightsville AveExcellent spot for breakfast. The decor and overall vibe are welcoming.
Best seafood in Wilmington. Don't let the strip mall location fool you.
54 locals recommend
Cape Fear Seafood Company
140 Hays LnBest seafood in Wilmington. Don't let the strip mall location fool you.
Authentic Vietnamese and Thai cuisine and a culturally rich atmosphere.
186 locals recommend
Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrAuthentic Vietnamese and Thai cuisine and a culturally rich atmosphere.
Mellow Mushroom
4311 Oleander DrClose by with great pizza!
Very close by with a good selection of liquors, wines, and craft beer. Comfortable outdoor patio area.
18 locals recommend
The Brewer's Kettle
4718 Oleander DrVery close by with a good selection of liquors, wines, and craft beer. Comfortable outdoor patio area.
Very relaxed atmosphere. Great brisket, burgers and sides. Nice bar with a large selection with lots of tv’s.
8 locals recommend
Mac's Speed Shop
4126 Oleander DrVery relaxed atmosphere. Great brisket, burgers and sides. Nice bar with a large selection with lots of tv’s.
Casual marina spot with an eclectic, seafood-heavy menu & full bar, with boat docking available.
97 locals recommend
Dockside Restaurant
1308 Airlie RdCasual marina spot with an eclectic, seafood-heavy menu & full bar, with boat docking available.
Great seafood spot offering outdoor dining on the rebuilt historic Crystal Pier.
132 locals recommend
Oceanic
703 S Lumina AveGreat seafood spot offering outdoor dining on the rebuilt historic Crystal Pier.
Smoke on the Water
3704 Watercraft Ferry AveGreat food, drinks and beautiful sunsets.
Panamanian cafe offering Latin-inspired fare & tropical drinks in a relaxed, vibrant setting.
115 locals recommend
Ceviche's
7210 Wrightsville AvePanamanian cafe offering Latin-inspired fare & tropical drinks in a relaxed, vibrant setting.
Best views of downtown Wilmington. Great selection of beer, wine and mixed drinks
58 locals recommend
Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar
9 Estell Lee PlBest views of downtown Wilmington. Great selection of beer, wine and mixed drinks
Sightseeing
A great history tour. Located on the Wilmington waterfront. A must see.
435 locals recommend
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEA great history tour. Located on the Wilmington waterfront. A must see.
Boardwalk hugging Carolina Beach with food, bars, shops and swings overlooking the beach.
184 locals recommend
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue SouthBoardwalk hugging Carolina Beach with food, bars, shops and swings overlooking the beach.
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdGreat hiking trails!
Great place to see carnivorous plants like venus flytraps and pitcher plants.
16 locals recommend
Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden
3800 Canterbury RdGreat place to see carnivorous plants like venus flytraps and pitcher plants.
Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington
8 Market StGreat way to learn about Wilmington's history.
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdFort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SJungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander DrLong Leaf Park
314 Pine Grove DrVery close by...great place for a walk or jog.