Places we love in Wilmington
Airlie Gardens
Explore 67 acres containing formal gardens, wildlife, ten acres of lakes, more than 75,000 azaleas, the tall Airlie Oak which dates back to 1545, and a seasonal butterfly house all located two miles west of Wrightsville Beach.
The Workshop
Cute coffee shop!
The Half Wrightsville Beach
Our fave sandwich shop in town!
Beach Bagels & Subs
Always bagels for the beach!
Dockside Restaurant
Best place to catch a drink and relax on the water. Casual vibes
Ceviche's
Panamanian cuisine
Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill Wrightsville Beach
Yummy cantina! Pro tip: Put your name on the waitlist via their website, as it gets packed! Emily-Rose’s name is on the surfboard here!
Battleship North Carolina
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA participated in every major naval offensive in the Pacific theater of operations during World War II, earning 15 battle stars. This authentically restored National Historic Landmark proudly serves as her State’s World War II Memorial to the 11,000+ North Carolinians who made the ultimate sacrifice.