Guidebook for Wilmington
Food Scene
Great happy hour specials, and fantastic tapas. This restaurant is a renovated old bank and has a truly great atmosphere. Don't miss this one. Try their deserts too!
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Circa 1922
8 N Front StGreat happy hour specials, and fantastic tapas. This restaurant is a renovated old bank and has a truly great atmosphere. Don't miss this one. Try their deserts too!
Detour Deli & Cafe
510 Red Cross StLittle local sandwich shop.
Great burritos with a salsa bar!
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Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn WILMINGTON LOCATION
4002 Oleander DrGreat burritos with a salsa bar!
A famous spot for locals and tourist. Right on the water with great views, occasional live music on the weekends, food, and drinks with an indoor bar and outdoor bar. Walk around the docks as well. Bring sunscreen!
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Dockside Restaurant
1308 Airlie RdA famous spot for locals and tourist. Right on the water with great views, occasional live music on the weekends, food, and drinks with an indoor bar and outdoor bar. Walk around the docks as well. Bring sunscreen!
Southern California Baja style tacos, burritos, and sandwiches. Fresh made everything and local seafood. Best margaritas you've ever had. And their fish tacos and salsa are to die for. Very popular with locals and tourists. The wait on the weekends in the Summer can be over two hours. Make sure to beat the crowds!
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Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill
4 N Lumina AveSouthern California Baja style tacos, burritos, and sandwiches. Fresh made everything and local seafood. Best margaritas you've ever had. And their fish tacos and salsa are to die for. Very popular with locals and tourists. The wait on the weekends in the Summer can be over two hours. Make sure to beat the crowds!
This is a must!!! Get there around 5 to grab a private hut in the garden. I find it hard to stray from the pad thai and Panang curry. Also, open for lunch during the week and on Saturday. Call ahead to verify hours.
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Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrThis is a must!!! Get there around 5 to grab a private hut in the garden. I find it hard to stray from the pad thai and Panang curry. Also, open for lunch during the week and on Saturday. Call ahead to verify hours.
Fantastic French food with a swanky upstairs bar. $5 limited menu Mon-Thurs at the bar from 5:00 to 7:00. This place has the best pommes frites, muscles, and steaks!
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Caprice bistro
10 Market StFantastic French food with a swanky upstairs bar. $5 limited menu Mon-Thurs at the bar from 5:00 to 7:00. This place has the best pommes frites, muscles, and steaks!
Has the largest selection of whisky in NC and an in house brewery. Lots of room and great food. Good for everyone, plenty of room for families!
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Front Street Brewery
9 N Front StHas the largest selection of whisky in NC and an in house brewery. Lots of room and great food. Good for everyone, plenty of room for families!
Locally owned fondue restaurant. Call for specials like ladies night and 1/2 cheese and chocolate!
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Little Dipper Fondue
138 S Front StLocally owned fondue restaurant. Call for specials like ladies night and 1/2 cheese and chocolate!
I Love NY Pizza
28 N Front StNY style pizza by the slice or whole pie. Yum!
Fantastic Brunch! This place fills up quickly on Sundays. Try their biscuits and gravy!
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The Basics
319 N Front StFantastic Brunch! This place fills up quickly on Sundays. Try their biscuits and gravy!
Tapas and changing menu. Great for Foodies! Popular with locals.
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Rx Restaurant and Bar
421 Castle StTapas and changing menu. Great for Foodies! Popular with locals.
Award winning burgers! Featured on The Food Network and Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. This is a small spot so be prepared to wait. Everything is great. Good brunch spot - try their bloody mary!
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The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market StAward winning burgers! Featured on The Food Network and Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. This is a small spot so be prepared to wait. Everything is great. Good brunch spot - try their bloody mary!
Great burritos and amazing guac. It's close quarters, but fun for a small group or quick bite.
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Beer Barrio
34 N Front StGreat burritos and amazing guac. It's close quarters, but fun for a small group or quick bite.
Cocktail bar and small plates. Great menu. Absolutely delicious.
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Dram and Morsel
33 S Front StCocktail bar and small plates. Great menu. Absolutely delicious.
Award winning, always delicious. This spot is getting busier and busier so plan ahead!
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Savorez
402 Chestnut StAward winning, always delicious. This spot is getting busier and busier so plan ahead!
This is a hidden gem. It's usually not too busy as it's in a hotel. Prices can fluctuate and service can be a hit or miss, but the location and outdoor dining are pretty spectacular.
East Oceanfront Dining
275 Waynick BlvdThis is a hidden gem. It's usually not too busy as it's in a hotel. Prices can fluctuate and service can be a hit or miss, but the location and outdoor dining are pretty spectacular.
Great coffee with window seating. They serve their coffee with one more shot than most chains.
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Port City Pottery And Fine Crafts
300 N Front StGreat coffee with window seating. They serve their coffee with one more shot than most chains.
Pizza and misc food that serves food until 3:00AM. Great giant pizza slices and tequila options.
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Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub Downtown
125 Market StPizza and misc food that serves food until 3:00AM. Great giant pizza slices and tequila options.
The original location. Crab legs, peel and eat shrimp, hush puppies, this is your spot! Try their oyster shooters.
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Shuckin' Shack
6 N Lake Park BlvdThe original location. Crab legs, peel and eat shrimp, hush puppies, this is your spot! Try their oyster shooters.
Food and drinks on the water. You can sit on the pier over the ocean and enjoy a frozen drink or bite to eat. Indoor seating available too.
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SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NFood and drinks on the water. You can sit on the pier over the ocean and enjoy a frozen drink or bite to eat. Indoor seating available too.
Food, seafood, drinks, outdoor volley ball courts, cornhole, live music, kid friendly. This place is fun for eating or just drinks.
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Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
701 N Lake Park BlvdFood, seafood, drinks, outdoor volley ball courts, cornhole, live music, kid friendly. This place is fun for eating or just drinks.
Want to sit on the pier over the water? This is your spot. Family friendly, with lots of different options. A very popular place because of their beautiful views of the ocean.
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Oceanic
703 S Lumina AveWant to sit on the pier over the water? This is your spot. Family friendly, with lots of different options. A very popular place because of their beautiful views of the ocean.
Great views right on the river. Lots of outside seating.
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The George on the Riverwalk
128 S Water StGreat views right on the river. Lots of outside seating.
Be prepared for lines at this one! Home made fudge, candied apples, and lots of other treats. Most go for the ice-cream and you can't blame it, is always smells like fresh baked waffle cones.
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Kilwin's Chocolates
16 Market StBe prepared for lines at this one! Home made fudge, candied apples, and lots of other treats. Most go for the ice-cream and you can't blame it, is always smells like fresh baked waffle cones.
Exotic cocktails made in-house by professional mixologists and award winning food from infamous chefs. Great place for foodies.
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Manna
123 Princess StExotic cocktails made in-house by professional mixologists and award winning food from infamous chefs. Great place for foodies.
High end restaurant very popular with locals. Excellent food with a changing menu.
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Port Land Grille
1908 Eastwood RdHigh end restaurant very popular with locals. Excellent food with a changing menu.
Crab legs, peel and eat shrimp, hush puppies, this is your spot! They have happy hour specials on food too.
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Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
127 N Front StCrab legs, peel and eat shrimp, hush puppies, this is your spot! They have happy hour specials on food too.
Dock Street Oyster Bar
12 Dock StRaw/steamed seafood spot. No fried seafood here!
Three levels with two outside patio areas - one on the rooftop. Family friendly, American style food.
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Reel Cafe
100 S Front StThree levels with two outside patio areas - one on the rooftop. Family friendly, American style food.
Yummy pizza in a fun atmosphere with outside seating on a new patio.
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Mellow Mushroom
4311 Oleander DrYummy pizza in a fun atmosphere with outside seating on a new patio.
Outside seating in this older building. Great river views and decent food.
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Elijah's
2 Ann StOutside seating in this older building. Great river views and decent food.
Sushi and Hibachi! Their specialty rolls are fantastic.
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Nikki's Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
1055 Military Cutoff RdSushi and Hibachi! Their specialty rolls are fantastic.
Sweets Bakery
129 Princess StDelicious cupcakes and cakepops!
Amazing frozen custard. Get the flavor of the day - it is always the best!
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Kohl's Frozen Custard
92 S Lumina AveAmazing frozen custard. Get the flavor of the day - it is always the best!
This little hot dog shop is extremely popular with locals at Wrightsville Beach.
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Trolly Stop
94 S Lumina AveThis little hot dog shop is extremely popular with locals at Wrightsville Beach.
Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods
202 Princess StNice relaxing atmosphere with great coffee.
The poolside bar and restaurant is great. Relaxing and remodeled. Great place to lounge by the pool and eat and drink. Pool usage for dining guests is not allowed, but these rules often change.
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Blockade Runner Beach Resort
275 Waynick BlvdThe poolside bar and restaurant is great. Relaxing and remodeled. Great place to lounge by the pool and eat and drink. Pool usage for dining guests is not allowed, but these rules often change.
Fantastic French restaurant with an open atmosphere and outside seating. Fresh oysters, good wine, and their deserts come in minis so you can try all kinds.
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Brasserie Du Soleil
1908 Eastwood RdFantastic French restaurant with an open atmosphere and outside seating. Fresh oysters, good wine, and their deserts come in minis so you can try all kinds.
Amazing Italian with handmade pasta, home made sauces and desert, delicious everything! My favorite Italian in town. Call ahead for reservations.
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Roko Italian Cuisine
6801-105 Parker Farm DrAmazing Italian with handmade pasta, home made sauces and desert, delicious everything! My favorite Italian in town. Call ahead for reservations.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cocktails and a speakeasy atmosphere. Hidden in an alley with unique, specialty cocktails.
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Blind Elephant
21 N Front StCocktails and a speakeasy atmosphere. Hidden in an alley with unique, specialty cocktails.
Slainte Irish Pub
7 N Front StTiny and friendly Irish Pub.
Great place with outdoor cornhole. There's usually a food truck here and live music. Sunday is live bluegrass.
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Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield StGreat place with outdoor cornhole. There's usually a food truck here and live music. Sunday is live bluegrass.
This place has a big patio where you can sit and watch the passersby all day long.
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Lagerheads Tavern
35 N Lumina AveThis place has a big patio where you can sit and watch the passersby all day long.
This hole in the wall is a local favorite. Walk in the fridge to get your own beer or order from the bartender. Lots of fun nooks and crannies to hang out in, or sit outside in their courtyard.
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The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park BlvdThis hole in the wall is a local favorite. Walk in the fridge to get your own beer or order from the bartender. Lots of fun nooks and crannies to hang out in, or sit outside in their courtyard.
1900 Eastwood Rd
1900 Eastwood RoadRestaurant during the evening, nightclub after 10:30.
Jimmy's
5 N Lumina AveLive music, open all day until 2:00 AM, great drink specials.
Best views in the city! Located on an indoor/outdoor rooftop. It gets busy later on but is usually quite peaceful before sunset. DJ comes on later at night and there is a dance floor.
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The Rooftop Bar at North Front Theatre
21 N Front StBest views in the city! Located on an indoor/outdoor rooftop. It gets busy later on but is usually quite peaceful before sunset. DJ comes on later at night and there is a dance floor.
The Whiskey
1 S Front StGreat bar and regular live music.
This old dive bar is loaded with character. Crooked floors and limited seating make this hidden gem unique.
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Lula's
138 S Front StThis old dive bar is loaded with character. Crooked floors and limited seating make this hidden gem unique.
The Husk
31 S Front StA downstairs, local frequented bar.
This full bar, pool hall, arcade is always a blast. Pool tables, skee ball, pinball, air hockey, video games, darts, it has it all.
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Blue Post Billiards
15 S Water StThis full bar, pool hall, arcade is always a blast. Pool tables, skee ball, pinball, air hockey, video games, darts, it has it all.
Barbary Coast
116 S Front StA popular dive bar with a couple pool tables.
Great chill bar with board games, giant jenga, and good conversations. Trivia on Tuesday nights is always fun and provide free food.
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Tavern Law 1832
106 N 2nd StGreat chill bar with board games, giant jenga, and good conversations. Trivia on Tuesday nights is always fun and provide free food.
Pour Taproom
201 N Front StPour it yourself beer and wine.
Ironclad Brewery
115 N 2nd StGood atmosphere and great selection.
Great bar with tons of beautiful outdoor seating areas. Frequent live music, free popcorn, often has food trucks or a large notebook of delivery places to order food. You can also bring your own stuff and bbq on one of their grills.
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Liberty Tavern
7976 Market StGreat bar with tons of beautiful outdoor seating areas. Frequent live music, free popcorn, often has food trucks or a large notebook of delivery places to order food. You can also bring your own stuff and bbq on one of their grills.
Waterline Brewing Company
721 Surry StLarge outdoor area and often has live music.
Hidden, but don't let the name fool you, they serve more than just sours.
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The Sour Barn
7211 Market StHidden, but don't let the name fool you, they serve more than just sours.
New Anthem Beer Project
116 Dock StOne of the most popular breweries in town.
Tidewater Brewing
Pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff.
Sightseeing
This is a to die for walk along the Cape Fear River. Walk the boardwalk or cobblestone Water Street and take in the views of the Battleship and the Cape Fear Bridge. Check it out at sunset. There are lots of shopping and restaurants along the way.
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Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkThis is a to die for walk along the Cape Fear River. Walk the boardwalk or cobblestone Water Street and take in the views of the Battleship and the Cape Fear Bridge. Check it out at sunset. There are lots of shopping and restaurants along the way.
One of the most famous and fun sights in Wilmington. Tour the entire multi-level boat and explore the inner-workings of a sailor's life. Check their schedule for family movies on the battleship in the Summer evenings.
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Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEOne of the most famous and fun sights in Wilmington. Tour the entire multi-level boat and explore the inner-workings of a sailor's life. Check their schedule for family movies on the battleship in the Summer evenings.
Very cool area to check out old bunkers hidden in the hills and learn about the pirates and lookout points of coastal NC. Keep your eyes on the water in the evenings and watch out for the dolphins!
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Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SVery cool area to check out old bunkers hidden in the hills and learn about the pirates and lookout points of coastal NC. Keep your eyes on the water in the evenings and watch out for the dolphins!
Thursday nights in the Summer has a little carnival and great fireworks show. Great for families!
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Carolina Beach
Thursday nights in the Summer has a little carnival and great fireworks show. Great for families!
Drive on the ferry with your car and explore the lazy town of Southport. Good shopping and great for a wander around.
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Southport station
Drive on the ferry with your car and explore the lazy town of Southport. Good shopping and great for a wander around.
This beautiful old house has so much history and gorgeous rooms to explore.
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Bellamy Mansion
503 Market StThis beautiful old house has so much history and gorgeous rooms to explore.
This is a little gem located out on the beach at Wrightsville Beach. People are encouraged to "leave a note". The history and stories of this sweet spot will wet even the driest of eyes. Their is a notebook inside for you to write in. Perfect for a sunset or sunrise picnic.
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Wrightsville Beach Museum of History
303 W Salisbury StThis is a little gem located out on the beach at Wrightsville Beach. People are encouraged to "leave a note". The history and stories of this sweet spot will wet even the driest of eyes. Their is a notebook inside for you to write in. Perfect for a sunset or sunrise picnic.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a really cool trip! I was a diver in the shark tank for a while. Check out the touch tank and the sea turtle rescue. I'm happy to give insider tips!
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North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdThis is a really cool trip! I was a diver in the shark tank for a while. Check out the touch tank and the sea turtle rescue. I'm happy to give insider tips!
This comedy club always has a great list of touring comedians. Definitely a good time!
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Dead Crow Comedy Room
511 N 3rd StThis comedy club always has a great list of touring comedians. Definitely a good time!
This place has go-carts, miniature golf, laser tag, arcade games, and a water park!
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Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander DrThis place has go-carts, miniature golf, laser tag, arcade games, and a water park!
Get your tickets to the Ghost Walk, Hollywood Location Walk, or Haunted Pub Crawl here. You can get more information at the Haunted Wilmington website.
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The Black Cat Shoppe
8 Market StGet your tickets to the Ghost Walk, Hollywood Location Walk, or Haunted Pub Crawl here. You can get more information at the Haunted Wilmington website.
Lots of options from sunset cruises to bird watching cruises.
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Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkLots of options from sunset cruises to bird watching cruises.
Tour Wilmington on a red trolley! You can see historic homes, movie filming locations, Civil War Shipyards and more.
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Wilmington Trolley
15 S Water StTour Wilmington on a red trolley! You can see historic homes, movie filming locations, Civil War Shipyards and more.
The new convention center is a nice area to walk around. There are several dining options there as well as lots of events.
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Wilmington Convention Center
10 Convention Center DrThe new convention center is a nice area to walk around. There are several dining options there as well as lots of events.
SurfBerry
222 Causeway DrSurf Lessons.
Nauti Times Boat Rentals
1010 N Lake Park BlvdBoat rentals at Wrightsville Beach.
Wrightsville Kayak Company
101-199 Causeway DriveKayak and Canoe Rental
Deep Sea fishing charters, 1/2 day and full day available. They provide all gear and clean the fish for you at the end.
Shearwater Fishing Charters
330 Causeway DrDeep Sea fishing charters, 1/2 day and full day available. They provide all gear and clean the fish for you at the end.
Chuck E. Cheese
4389 Oleander DrFood and lots of children's activities and games.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1437 S College RdGreat deals on organic food and a fantastic wine selection.
24 hours higher-end grocery store with everything you need, including in-house made items like sushi, sandwiches, pop-in-the-oven pizza, hot bar, and cold bar.
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Harris Teeter
3501 Oleander Dr24 hours higher-end grocery store with everything you need, including in-house made items like sushi, sandwiches, pop-in-the-oven pizza, hot bar, and cold bar.
Farmin On Front
143 N Front StCool locally owned grocery store!
Lowes Foods of Leland
1152 East Cutlar CrossingYou can have a beer while you grocery shop!
Walmart Supercenter
5135 Carolina Beach RdOpen 24 hours a day. Has groceries and regular items.
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
2131 S 17th St24 hour emergency room available.
United States Postal Service
152 N Front StLarge Post Office.
This is an urgent care and although it has extended hours, it is not open 24 hours.
Dawson Street Urgent Care
608 Dawson StThis is an urgent care and although it has extended hours, it is not open 24 hours.
FastMed Urgent Care
5214 Market StExtended hours but not 24 hours.
Large full-service spa and salon. Spray tan, nails, hair, lashes, massage, skin - you can get it all here at this popular salon.
Bangz Hair Salon & Spa
1203 S 43rd StLarge full-service spa and salon. Spray tan, nails, hair, lashes, massage, skin - you can get it all here at this popular salon.
Alterations. They are very good and will often do small rush jobs in the case of an emergency.
Jae's Shop
5030 Wrightsville AveAlterations. They are very good and will often do small rush jobs in the case of an emergency.
Azalea Coin Laundry Dryclnng
Coin laundry and dry cleaners
Arts & Culture
Check their schedule for plays and events! This is a beautiful building with lots going on. http://www.thalianhall.org/calendar
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Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut StCheck their schedule for plays and events! This is a beautiful building with lots going on. http://www.thalianhall.org/calendar
Just blocks away! Lots of concerts, symphonies, plays, Broadway, musicians, and more come through.
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Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
703 N 3rd StJust blocks away! Lots of concerts, symphonies, plays, Broadway, musicians, and more come through.
This is much more than you'd imagine! There are several trains you can go in as well as two HUGE interactive miniature train set ups. Learn the history of trains in the area.
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Wilmington Railroad Museum
505 Nutt StThis is much more than you'd imagine! There are several trains you can go in as well as two HUGE interactive miniature train set ups. Learn the history of trains in the area.
Fun and unique. Go through their laser vault and pretend like you're 007.
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Museum of the Bizarre
201 S Water StFun and unique. Go through their laser vault and pretend like you're 007.
Various and changing art exhibits and other interesting events and presentations. Check their calendar for regularly scheduled kids projects!
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Cameron Art Museum
3201 S 17th StVarious and changing art exhibits and other interesting events and presentations. Check their calendar for regularly scheduled kids projects!
The oldest museum in North Carolina. See preserved artifacts from the lower Cape Fear area.
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Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
814 Market StThe oldest museum in North Carolina. See preserved artifacts from the lower Cape Fear area.
This place is so fun, you won't even know you're learning! Perfect for kids to play and learn at the same time.
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Children's Museum of Wilmington
116 Orange StThis place is so fun, you won't even know you're learning! Perfect for kids to play and learn at the same time.
Parks & Nature
Lots of trails and pretty scenery! Camping available as well.
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Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdLots of trails and pretty scenery! Camping available as well.
Rent paddle boats, play on the playgrounds, walk, run, or bike around the lake, watch the ducks, swans, turtles, and sometimes alligators!
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Greenfield Park
1739 Burnett BlvdRent paddle boats, play on the playgrounds, walk, run, or bike around the lake, watch the ducks, swans, turtles, and sometimes alligators!
This place is a fun camp site (reservations needed in Summer) that you drive your 4-wheel drive onto. This can be dangerous so please don't drive out if you are not experienced. You can walk out from the entrance of the park.
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Freeman Park
1800 Canal DrThis place is a fun camp site (reservations needed in Summer) that you drive your 4-wheel drive onto. This can be dangerous so please don't drive out if you are not experienced. You can walk out from the entrance of the park.
Great park with huge new playground, free kid's splash park, dog park, trails, picnic tables with grills, basketball courts, baseball field, and a pond with ducks.
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Long Leaf Park
314 Pine Grove DrGreat park with huge new playground, free kid's splash park, dog park, trails, picnic tables with grills, basketball courts, baseball field, and a pond with ducks.