Things To Do
Wrightsville Beach
Alicia's favorite beach!
Carolina Beach
Kure Beach
Fort Fisher
This beach has free parking!
Mayfaire Town Center
Lumina Station
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
Halyburton Park
Long Leaf Park
Carolina Beach State Park
This beautiful state park sports some walking trails that immerse you in the natural beauty of Wilmington. On one, spot a breathtaking lookout over Snow's Cut. A truly amazing place for sunset.
Greenfield Lake
New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension
The arboretum houses many native plants with a large koi pond (where you and the kids can feed the fish, but make sure to bring some quarters!) and open space for playing and picnicking.
Airlie Gardens
Alicia and Hunter love the winding paths and beautiful flowers present on their springtime walks here.
Cameron Art Museum
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
The location of our one-month-anniversary date! Small but sweet, and a fun place to take any young ones.
Battleship North Carolina
This is where Hunter and Alicia went on their second date. And, where they held hands for the first time :)
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
Bellamy Mansion Museum
Fun fact: Alicia sang here with her high school choir during Christmastime.
Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington
The Exit Games | Escape Room
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
The Pointe 14
Our favorite place to catch classic movies in the Flashback Cinemas film collections!
The Pointe at Barclay
Dead Crow Comedy Room
Regal Mayfaire Cinema 16
Wrightsville Beach Brewery
Hi-Wire Brewing - Wilmington
Flying Machine Brewing Company
Front Street Brewery
Port City Java
This is Alicia's favorite coffee shop.
Grinders Caffè
Spill Coffee Co
Social Coffee and Supply Co.
Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen Downtown
Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn
One of Alicia's favorite local restaurants.
Nori Asian Fusion & Sushi Bar
Blueberry’s Grill
One of Alicia's favorite brunch spots.
Brunches
A favorite brunch spot of Hunter's.
Double Happiness Chinese Restaurant
Junction 421
P T's Olde Fashioned Grille
True Blue Butcher and Table
Nikki's Steakhouse & Sushi Bar @ Military Cutoff Rd
Yosake Downtown Sushi Lounge
Mellow Mushroom
We had dinner here on our first date!