Jeanette & Brett
Things To Do
Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington's Riverwalk stretches 1.75 miles along the bank of the Cape Fear River in historic downtown Wilmington, running from the foot of Nun Street on the south of historic downtown to the Isabel Holmes Bridge on the north. It has been named in the top 10 riverwalks across the country by USA Today over the last decade.
Battleship North Carolina
Explore the refurbished WWII Battleship starting with the Observation Deck. The self-guided tour features nine levels of living spaces, mess decks, gun turrets, powder storage, sick bay, and more. Serving as a memorial for the 11,000 North Carolinians who died during the war, the Battleship is open every day. Docent led tours are available year round for additional charge. This is an historic adventure you don't want to miss. The SECU Memorial Walkway around the Battleship, open during Battleship hours, is accessible and free to the public. The Battleship is open daily 8am-5pm.
Tour Old Wilmington
A tour of old Wilmington is a great way to explore the city and learn about its past. Whether you are interested in history, culture, or spooky fun, you will find it in this charming city.
Haunted Wilmington
Journey into the depths of old Wilmington on a ghost walk or haunted pub crawl to the city's most haunted destinations.
The Cotton Exchange
Located in the heart of the downtown district, along the beautiful Cape Fear River, The Cotton Exchange offers a unique shopping experience that reflects the rich history of the Port City. Visitors will find themselves on cobblestone walkways in open-air courtyards as they travel through our eight-building complex made up of 30 specialty shops and restaurants.
Hidden Grounds Coffee
A fun dinosaur themed coffee shop with unique delicious coffee beverages and an adorable backyard seating area. There might be a line, but it's worth the wait!
The Basics
This is one of our favorite brunch spots, but they also offer a great dinner selection as well. We recommend making a reservation for breakfast/brunch on Resy, as it tends to get very busy and you may have to wait.
Dram Yard
This restaurant is located at the ARRIVE Wilmington hotel. Offers dinners featuring Southern coastal flavors with a global twist, craft cocktails, carefully curated wine and beer offerings, and thoughtful preparations of locally sourced ingredients. We have only been to their delicious weekend brunch, but I imagine dinner is equally great! Reservations can be made on Open Table.
PinPoint Restaurant
Our absolute favorite restaurant for dinner in Wilmington. Serves food deeply rooted in tradition and foodways. The menu features local seasonal offerings from Wilmington’s farmers, fishermen, oystermen, and crabbers as much as possible. We recommend making a reservation on Open Table.
Little Dipper Fondue
This is a charming fondue restaurant that is right next door to our wedding venue. Dinner only and we recommend making a reservation on Resy.
Tarantelli's
Best Authentic Italian Food In Wilmington. Best of Wilmington 2023 · Tarantelli's Named by Southern Living as one of Wilmington's Top 20 Restaurants. Dinner only and reservations on Open Table are needed.