Just 20 minutes or so from Wilmington, NC, Wrightsville Beach is also roughly midway between New York and Florida. You’ll drive over a drawbridge from mainland North Carolina into the town of Wrightsville Beach, incorporated in 1899. Home of the popular 90s and 00s beloved WB dramas, Dawson's Creek and One Tree Hill.
Masonboro Island is a barrier island in North Carolina just off the southern coast of Wrightsville Beach. The island is undeveloped and accessible only by boat. At 8.4 miles in length, it is the longest undisturbed barrier island ecosystem in southern North Carolina. The Reserve protects coastal habitats for long-term research, education, and stewardship.
Moored in quiet dignity and majesty the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, across the river from downtown Wilmington, beckons visitors to walk her decks. Envision the daily life and fierce combat her crew faced in the Pacific Theatre during World War II.
The Riverwalk in Downtown Wilmington is a showstopper of a stroll that is a distinctive attraction all its own. The Cape Fear River waterfront regions of Wilmington's historic Downtown, the Riverwalk encompasses a full mile of scenic boardwalk, hugging the borders of the riverfront, and providing visitors with endless views and easy access to some of the Downtown's most beloved attractions.