Guidebook for Wilmington

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Guidebook for Wilmington

Food Scene

Veteran for seafood-heavy American fare in a relaxed space with maritime decor & a waterfront deck.
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Elijah's
2 Ann St
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Veteran for seafood-heavy American fare in a relaxed space with maritime decor & a waterfront deck.
Seafood with Southern flair served in a restored 19th-century house with a large riverside terrace.
46 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Pilot House Restaurant
2 Ann St
46 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Seafood with Southern flair served in a restored 19th-century house with a large riverside terrace.
Upscale riverfront destination for coastal seafood & American fare with boat docking available.
55 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The George on the Riverwalk
128 S Water St
55 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Upscale riverfront destination for coastal seafood & American fare with boat docking available.
Revival of vintage diner serving updated breakfast & brunch staples in simple digs with hip touches. A local favorite!
23 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lawson Gray, LLC
622 S 2nd St
23 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Revival of vintage diner serving updated breakfast & brunch staples in simple digs with hip touches. A local favorite!
Old-fashioned confectionery chain selling chocolates, ice cream, handmade sweets & gift baskets.
65 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Kilwin's Chocolates
16 Market St
65 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Old-fashioned confectionery chain selling chocolates, ice cream, handmade sweets & gift baskets.
Global small plates, including sushi & Spanish tapas, served in a stately refurbished bank.
79 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Circa 1922
8 N Front St
79 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Global small plates, including sushi & Spanish tapas, served in a stately refurbished bank.
Thai & Vietnamese fare served in an exotic, art-filled setting with an outdoor garden & gazebos. This is our FAVORITE place to eat every time we go to Wilmington!
186 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne Dr
186 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Thai & Vietnamese fare served in an exotic, art-filled setting with an outdoor garden & gazebos. This is our FAVORITE place to eat every time we go to Wilmington!
Fondue specialist offering eclectic 3-course meals in a cozy, modern space with a back deck.
28 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Little Dipper Fondue
138 S Front St
28 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fondue specialist offering eclectic 3-course meals in a cozy, modern space with a back deck.
Steamed local seafood & raw oysters are served with Caribbean flair in a colorful, funky setting.
29 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Dock Street Oyster Bar
12 Dock St
29 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Steamed local seafood & raw oysters are served with Caribbean flair in a colorful, funky setting.
Coffee Shop in Wilmington, North Carolina. People talk about vanilla latte, cute puppies and shots of espresso.
8 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Java Dog Coffee House
303 N Front St
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Coffee Shop in Wilmington, North Carolina. People talk about vanilla latte, cute puppies and shots of espresso.
We are the oldest coffee shop location in the Historic District of Wilmington, NC. We pride ourselves on being a locals joint that welcomes tourists. We treat everyone as a friend and encourage you to ask questions. We understand that coffee can be complicated! We source as many local products as possible and believe in making an impact in our community through various donation drives. In short, we love what we do and it shows
12 (рекомендации местных жителей)
24 South Coffee House
24 S Front St
12 (рекомендации местных жителей)
We are the oldest coffee shop location in the Historic District of Wilmington, NC. We pride ourselves on being a locals joint that welcomes tourists. We treat everyone as a friend and encourage you to ask questions. We understand that coffee can be complicated! We source as many local products as possible and believe in making an impact in our community through various donation drives. In short, we love what we do and it shows
Neighborhood bar with pub grub favorites, microbrews, cocktails, daily specials & weekend bands.
23 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Hell's Kitchen
118 Princess St
23 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Neighborhood bar with pub grub favorites, microbrews, cocktails, daily specials & weekend bands.

Shopping

Located at the southern end of Wilmington's downtown historic district, this century old building contains an eclectic mix of galleries and shops with works of art that are unmatched in Wilmington. Please browse their website, or, better yet, come downtown and browse in person. You won't be disappointed!
Chandler's Wharf
225 S Water St
Located at the southern end of Wilmington's downtown historic district, this century old building contains an eclectic mix of galleries and shops with works of art that are unmatched in Wilmington. Please browse their website, or, better yet, come downtown and browse in person. You won't be disappointed!
Wilmington, NC shopping isn’t defined by shopping malls or big box retailers. The highest concentration of unique boutique shops can be found at one place. The Cotton Exchange. While you are shopping visit our restaurants. The Wilmington Walk of Fame is located on site honoring locals such as David Brinkley, Charlie Daniels, Althea Gibson, and Roman Gabriel among ten other celebrities to date who have attained national acclaim. History is abundantly displayed throughout the gracious courtyards and within the four distinct restaurants. The Cotton Exchange shopping center in historic downtown offers its patrons Free Parking on site.
77 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Cotton Exchange
321 N Front St
77 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Wilmington, NC shopping isn’t defined by shopping malls or big box retailers. The highest concentration of unique boutique shops can be found at one place. The Cotton Exchange. While you are shopping visit our restaurants. The Wilmington Walk of Fame is located on site honoring locals such as David Brinkley, Charlie Daniels, Althea Gibson, and Roman Gabriel among ten other celebrities to date who have attained national acclaim. History is abundantly displayed throughout the gracious courtyards and within the four distinct restaurants. The Cotton Exchange shopping center in historic downtown offers its patrons Free Parking on site.

Drinks & Nightlife

Microbrewery offering house beers & upgraded pub grub, plus daily tours of the brewery.
122 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Front Street Brewery
9 N Front St
122 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Microbrewery offering house beers & upgraded pub grub, plus daily tours of the brewery.
Pub grub, oysters & beer are served in a brick-lined space with rooftop bar & shows by local bands.
35 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Reel Cafe
100 S Front St
35 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Pub grub, oysters & beer are served in a brick-lined space with rooftop bar & shows by local bands.
Quaint wine bar with casual French fare, vino by the glass & a riverside patio.
10 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Le Catalan
224 S Water St
10 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Quaint wine bar with casual French fare, vino by the glass & a riverside patio.
Energetic saloon with nightly food & drink specials plus lots of microbrews on tap & in bottles.
123 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Copper Penny
109 Chestnut St
123 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Energetic saloon with nightly food & drink specials plus lots of microbrews on tap & in bottles.

Sightseeing

USS North Carolina (BB-55) is the lead ship of North Carolina-class battleship and the fourth warship in the U.S. Navy to be named for the State of North Carolina.
435 (рекомендации местных жителей)
USS «Норт Кэролайн»
1 Battleship Rd NE
435 (рекомендации местных жителей)
USS North Carolina (BB-55) is the lead ship of North Carolina-class battleship and the fourth warship in the U.S. Navy to be named for the State of North Carolina.

Entertainment & Activities

Take a 1-Hour Narrated Sightseeing Cruise! Our Captain will teach you all about the Cape Fear River and downtown Wilmington while you sit back and just enjoy the ride and the view.
23 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cape Fear Spice Merchants
20 Market St
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Take a 1-Hour Narrated Sightseeing Cruise! Our Captain will teach you all about the Cape Fear River and downtown Wilmington while you sit back and just enjoy the ride and the view.
Since 1985, more than 400 film, television and commercial projects have shot at the Wilmington, NC studios on the North Carolina coast. Recent films include “Iron Man 3” for Marvel and “The Conjuring” and “We’re the Millers” for New Line/Warner Bros. Recent television projects include “Good Behavior” for TNT, “Six” for the History Channel, “Under the Dome” for CBS, “Eastbound and Down” for HBO and “Sleepy Hollow” for Fox Television. The 50-acre, full-service studio lot offers 10 stages with 150,000 sq. ft. of column-free shooting space. Production support includes multiple mills, storage, wardrobe space, special effects water facilities, production-ready office suites and on-site lighting,
14 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Screen Gems Studio
1223 N 23rd St
14 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Since 1985, more than 400 film, television and commercial projects have shot at the Wilmington, NC studios on the North Carolina coast. Recent films include “Iron Man 3” for Marvel and “The Conjuring” and “We’re the Millers” for New Line/Warner Bros. Recent television projects include “Good Behavior” for TNT, “Six” for the History Channel, “Under the Dome” for CBS, “Eastbound and Down” for HBO and “Sleepy Hollow” for Fox Television. The 50-acre, full-service studio lot offers 10 stages with 150,000 sq. ft. of column-free shooting space. Production support includes multiple mills, storage, wardrobe space, special effects water facilities, production-ready office suites and on-site lighting,
The Wilmington Convention Center (WCC) is owned by the City of Wilmington and opened for business in November 2010. The City started development of this project in the mid 2000’s as an economic driver to attract conventions and events that would result in the creation of new jobs and businesses in and around Wilmington and New Hanover County.
11 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Wilmington Convention Center
10 Convention Center Dr
11 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Wilmington Convention Center (WCC) is owned by the City of Wilmington and opened for business in November 2010. The City started development of this project in the mid 2000’s as an economic driver to attract conventions and events that would result in the creation of new jobs and businesses in and around Wilmington and New Hanover County.