Guidebook for Hampstead
Food Scene
It's a small, quaint little place that serves local recipes and seafood with other daily specials as well. Great food in a local setting. Shrimp and Grits are one of their specialities!
9 locals recommend
Jebby's on 17
34.379400 77.697528It's a small, quaint little place that serves local recipes and seafood with other daily specials as well. Great food in a local setting. Shrimp and Grits are one of their specialities!
Simply, it is seafood done right. Whether it's steamed shrimp, scallops, oysters, or burgers or chicken wings, Shuckin' Shack has it all. Don't miss this place if you're staying in the area - you will not be disappointed!
52 locals recommend
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
13460 NC-50Simply, it is seafood done right. Whether it's steamed shrimp, scallops, oysters, or burgers or chicken wings, Shuckin' Shack has it all. Don't miss this place if you're staying in the area - you will not be disappointed!
The Bagel Bakery
16865 Highway 17Homemade bagels daily - great breakfast sandwiches too!
Right on the water next to the draw bridge crossing the ICW onto Topsail Island, Sears Landing is a great place to have a bite and a drink and watch the tide roll away. Friendly staff and close to the beach - it's a must on your trip to Topsail Island!
93 locals recommend
Sears Landing
806 Roland AveRight on the water next to the draw bridge crossing the ICW onto Topsail Island, Sears Landing is a great place to have a bite and a drink and watch the tide roll away. Friendly staff and close to the beach - it's a must on your trip to Topsail Island!
A very deep menu, this will not disappoint. A must if you're coming to the area. Burgers are the best in town! Trivia night is fun night on Thursday.
If the rain moves in on your beach day, wait it out at Gallagher's!
23 locals recommend
Gallagher's Sports Bar & Grill
614 N New River DrA very deep menu, this will not disappoint. A must if you're coming to the area. Burgers are the best in town! Trivia night is fun night on Thursday.
If the rain moves in on your beach day, wait it out at Gallagher's!
More than you can see in a day, The Riverwalk is lined with outstanding restaurants and shopping, not to mention incredible nightlife. You'll wish you'd planned to stay longer once you experience the charm and elegance of Old Town Wilmington!
28 locals recommend
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkMore than you can see in a day, The Riverwalk is lined with outstanding restaurants and shopping, not to mention incredible nightlife. You'll wish you'd planned to stay longer once you experience the charm and elegance of Old Town Wilmington!
Drinks & Nightlife
Iconic in its own right, the Trailer Bar is a great place to meet the local crowd and make new friends. The live music is the best north of Wilmington and the setting is within walking distance to beach rentals on Topsail Island. Pool table inside too!
47 locals recommend
The Trailer Bar
1701 N New River DrIconic in its own right, the Trailer Bar is a great place to meet the local crowd and make new friends. The live music is the best north of Wilmington and the setting is within walking distance to beach rentals on Topsail Island. Pool table inside too!
Parks & Nature
History of the Blockade Runners comes alive at Ft. Fisher on a well lit live map in the visitor's center. Amazing facts detailing how the Ft. fell into the hands on the Union Army. A must for Civil War History buffs.
315 locals recommend
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SHistory of the Blockade Runners comes alive at Ft. Fisher on a well lit live map in the visitor's center. Amazing facts detailing how the Ft. fell into the hands on the Union Army. A must for Civil War History buffs.
History in 3D. A trip to Wilmington is incomplete without a walk aboard the wooden decks of this iconic war wagon. Don't miss it.
435 locals recommend
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEHistory in 3D. A trip to Wilmington is incomplete without a walk aboard the wooden decks of this iconic war wagon. Don't miss it.
Arts & Culture
Too much to detail here, this is an easy drive from Hampstead - plenty to see and experience. Many very talented local artists live in this area.
33 locals recommend
Brooklyn Arts Center
516 N 4th StToo much to detail here, this is an easy drive from Hampstead - plenty to see and experience. Many very talented local artists live in this area.
Shopping
Come to Mayfaire and you'll find everything on your list. From surfboards to movies it's all here.
28 locals recommend
Mayfaire
Come to Mayfaire and you'll find everything on your list. From surfboards to movies it's all here.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
203 Alston BlvdFresh Produce is just one of Harris Teeter's hallmarks.
Sightseeing
Great place to access the beach and rinse off the saltwater after a day at the beach. Parking is limited so arrive early.
10 locals recommend
public beach access
673-677 Ocean DrGreat place to access the beach and rinse off the saltwater after a day at the beach. Parking is limited so arrive early.