Emily & Dan's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Aquarium is great for families! Lots of great educational displays of reptiles and sea life around our coast!
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdThe Aquarium is great for families! Lots of great educational displays of reptiles and sea life around our coast!
Fort Fisher is the hub of a lot of Civil War history in the area. Informative and great to visit!
315 locals recommend
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SFort Fisher is the hub of a lot of Civil War history in the area. Informative and great to visit!
In addition to being a cool destination on the Wilmington Riverfront, the Battleship holds lots of history and has a great view of downtown Wilmington.
435 locals recommend
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEIn addition to being a cool destination on the Wilmington Riverfront, the Battleship holds lots of history and has a great view of downtown Wilmington.
Don’t forget to check out the display on the Wilmington Film Scene! You could be standing in the place your favorite movie was filmed!
87 locals recommend
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
814 Market StDon’t forget to check out the display on the Wilmington Film Scene! You could be standing in the place your favorite movie was filmed!
The Bellamy Mansion takes you back to antebellum Wilmington. It’s beautiful gardens and architecture is a must-see!
113 locals recommend
Bellamy Mansion
503 Market StThe Bellamy Mansion takes you back to antebellum Wilmington. It’s beautiful gardens and architecture is a must-see!
If you make your way to Southport, you'll see lots of quaint shops, delicious food, many historic markers, and even some scenes from countless movies!
242 locals recommend
Southport
If you make your way to Southport, you'll see lots of quaint shops, delicious food, many historic markers, and even some scenes from countless movies!
The Boardwalk is a great place to grab a bite to eat, find a swing, and enjoy the salty breeze.
184 locals recommend
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue SouthThe Boardwalk is a great place to grab a bite to eat, find a swing, and enjoy the salty breeze.
You can check out some carnivorous plants that grow only within a 100-mile radius of Wilmington! Don't forget to "hike" Sugar Loaf - it's a sand dune, but the highest point of elevation in the county. It has been used as a look-out for hundreds of years, dating back to the Cape Fear Indians.
245 locals recommend
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdYou can check out some carnivorous plants that grow only within a 100-mile radius of Wilmington! Don't forget to "hike" Sugar Loaf - it's a sand dune, but the highest point of elevation in the county. It has been used as a look-out for hundreds of years, dating back to the Cape Fear Indians.
Food scene
Salt Fish Restaurant and Tiki Bar
718 N Lake Park BlvdDelicious food!
A local favorite, Britt's Donuts often has a line all the way down the boardwalk! It's worth the wait! Be sure you have cash handy and check the hours!
277 locals recommend
Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave N A local favorite, Britt's Donuts often has a line all the way down the boardwalk! It's worth the wait! Be sure you have cash handy and check the hours!
If you're taking a trip to Wilmington, make sure to stop in Benny's Big Time. Vivian Howard's second restaurant is a must when visiting Wilmington.
62 locals recommend
Benny's Big Time Pizzeria
206 Greenfield StIf you're taking a trip to Wilmington, make sure to stop in Benny's Big Time. Vivian Howard's second restaurant is a must when visiting Wilmington.
Another great place to stop in Wilmington is Bitty and Beau's. This local coffee shop is dedicated to providing jobs to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They've been featured on CNN, Rachel Ray, The Today Show, and more!
25 locals recommend
Bitty & Beau's Coffee
4949 New Centre DrAnother great place to stop in Wilmington is Bitty and Beau's. This local coffee shop is dedicated to providing jobs to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They've been featured on CNN, Rachel Ray, The Today Show, and more!
The Cape Fear region is lovingly referred to as "Asheville East" by local craft beer junkies. This scene started in Wilmington and spread to Pleasure Island. Want to see what the beach-loving, craft beer drinking locals are all about? Visit Good Hops and maybe get in a round of Disc Golf!
71 locals recommend
Good Hops Brewing
811 Harper AveThe Cape Fear region is lovingly referred to as "Asheville East" by local craft beer junkies. This scene started in Wilmington and spread to Pleasure Island. Want to see what the beach-loving, craft beer drinking locals are all about? Visit Good Hops and maybe get in a round of Disc Golf!
Heading to Wilmington? A pint of Tropical Lightning is a MUST! It's also sold on tap in a lot of restaurants in the region.
54 locals recommend
Wilmington Brewing Company
824 S Kerr AveHeading to Wilmington? A pint of Tropical Lightning is a MUST! It's also sold on tap in a lot of restaurants in the region.
Some of the best seafood around! Be sure to make a reservation!
113 locals recommend
Michael's Seafood Restaurant
1206 N Lake Park BlvdSome of the best seafood around! Be sure to make a reservation!
If you're looking for something local, this is a great spot for take-and-bake meals, local brews, snacks and more!
86 locals recommend
The Veggie Wagon
3315 Masonboro Loop RdIf you're looking for something local, this is a great spot for take-and-bake meals, local brews, snacks and more!