Things To Do

Airlie Gardens

Explore 67 acres of spectacular gardens, seasonal blooms, live oaks, walking trails and historic structures. Tickets are $10, and the gardens are open daily from 9am - 5pm (last entry at 4:30pm).

Restaurant Recommendations

There are so many great restaurants here in Wilmington! Some of our favorite spots are Ceviche's (make sure to get the "El Quatro" ceviche platter - our favorite!), Perla, Poe's Tavern, Indochine, Kipos, Olivero, and Wrightsville Beach Brewery just to name a few. For waterfront dining or a drink, try Oceanic, Fish House, Dockside, or The Bridge Tender.

Wrightsville Beach Loop

A 2.5 mile walking loop located on Wrightsville. There are long stretches of full sun, so a morning or evening walk might be the most comfortable. We love to go for a morning walk and stop at one of the coffee shops along the route like Zeke's or The Workshop.

Wilmington Riverwalk

Head to historic downtown and stroll along the Cape Fear River on the Wilmington Riverwalk. Almost 2 miles long, stop into shops or grab a bite to eat at any of the many nearby restaurants!

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

The Cargo District

The Cargo District is a shipping container district with a wide variety of small businesses including an arcade, coffee shop, Beer Alcove, a distillery, eclectic shopping, restaurants, and more.

Battleship North Carolina

Explore the WWII Battleship's nine levels of living spaces, mess decks, gun turrets, powder storage, and more. The Battleship is open daily 8am-5pm; please check the website for ticket costs.