Patsy's Wilmington Guidebook
Food Scene
Refreshing and delicious cold treats are here! Hundreds of flavors. I recommend the Unicorn! Great for a hot summer night and close to the Inn.
Pelican's Snoballs Sea Breeze
7617 Carolina Beach RdRefreshing and delicious cold treats are here! Hundreds of flavors. I recommend the Unicorn! Great for a hot summer night and close to the Inn.
A locals favorite for seafood, desserts, full bar, awesome menu...CALL AHEAD for seating because it fills up quickly during summer
41 locals recommend
Fish Bites Seafood Restaurant
6132 Carolina Beach RdA locals favorite for seafood, desserts, full bar, awesome menu...CALL AHEAD for seating because it fills up quickly during summer
Delicious everytime; great atmosphere and close to the inn and shopping
54 locals recommend
Cape Fear Seafood Company
140 Hays LnDelicious everytime; great atmosphere and close to the inn and shopping
IF you decide to go out for breakfast, this is our favorite spot!!!
8 locals recommend
Savor Southern Kitchen
3704 Carolina Beach RoadIF you decide to go out for breakfast, this is our favorite spot!!!
Restaurant/bar and delicious fresh STEAMED seafood... I recommend everything!
115 locals recommend
Shuckin' Shack
6 N Lake Park BlvdRestaurant/bar and delicious fresh STEAMED seafood... I recommend everything!
MUST TRY THESE! great treat anytime... a one of a kind donut available only here and during summer season only! There is usually a line to order but they are worth the wait.
277 locals recommend
Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NMUST TRY THESE! great treat anytime... a one of a kind donut available only here and during summer season only! There is usually a line to order but they are worth the wait.
Good Hops Brewing
811 Harper AveNice atmosphere and selection of brews
Freddie's Restaurant
105 K AvenueBEST steaks and Italian Food!!
Pizzeria Il Forno
Tarantelli's
102 S 2nd StSightseeing
Absolutely beautiful place and fun to go more than once!! We go here every year and love it every time.
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdAbsolutely beautiful place and fun to go more than once!! We go here every year and love it every time.
Carolina Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
1 Cape Fear BlvdRides and Funnel cakes!!
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SHistory, picnic area and public beach access
Kure Beach Pier
100 Atlantic AveSmall beach town feel... good for a stroll and local eateries
Activities
Something fun to do that doesn't require sunscreen 😉. Bring a group or go as a pair!
8 locals recommend
iEscape Rooms
100 N Lake Park BlvdSomething fun to do that doesn't require sunscreen 😉. Bring a group or go as a pair!
Salty Dog Yoga & Surf
915 a N Lake Park BlvdSunrise Yoga!!
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut StArts and Culture make memories!!!
Many guests need to rent beach chairs and beach umbrellas. This is what we recommend.
64 locals recommend
Tony Silvagni Surf School
107 Charlotte AveMany guests need to rent beach chairs and beach umbrellas. This is what we recommend.
Waterpark with cabanas, lockers, rides, wave pools, food, kiddie areas, lazy river.....beer is also available. Don't bring coolers or outside beverages. Occasionally you can bring in water bottles and small snacks like granola bars and crackers... but they will check all bags when you enter. The arcade is and laser tag is also fun!
138 locals recommend
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander DrWaterpark with cabanas, lockers, rides, wave pools, food, kiddie areas, lazy river.....beer is also available. Don't bring coolers or outside beverages. Occasionally you can bring in water bottles and small snacks like granola bars and crackers... but they will check all bags when you enter. The arcade is and laser tag is also fun!
SO AMAZING and it's not just for school trips! I wish I could go more often!
87 locals recommend
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
814 Market StSO AMAZING and it's not just for school trips! I wish I could go more often!
ALWAYS a nice change from a touristy beach and break from the heat.
108 locals recommend
Cameron Art Museum
3201 S 17th StALWAYS a nice change from a touristy beach and break from the heat.
Brooklyn Arts Center
516 N 4th Stsome live shows worth seeing!
casual groovy place to hang with friends; Block Taco is also right there
126 locals recommend
Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield St casual groovy place to hang with friends; Block Taco is also right there
Traveler advice
Getting around
Parking Access
Pay attention to the parking rules, pay and meters (if any)😉