Brendan & Jill
Things To Do
Wilmington Downtown- Where to Eat and Drink
Coffee Shops Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods 202 Princess St Cute little coffeeshop with lots of succulents in the window and tasty baked goods. Port City Java 21-A N Front St Tasty coffee chain that started and is still run in Wilmington, NC. Restaurants The Fork ‘N’ Cork 122 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401 Upscale burgers in a quaint setting. Great for lunch or dinner. Savorez 402 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC 28401 Latin American fusion dishes in a snug space. Chef owned by Jill’s schoolmate. The Basics 319 N Front St, Creative spins on traditional Southern cuisine served in a homey, brick-walled bistro setting. Great for breakfast. The Copper Penny 109 Chestnut St Delicious Bar food set in an energetic saloon Manna 123 Princess St Seasonal new American fare in posh, romantic environs, plus craft cocktails & extensive wine list.
Wrightsville Beach
Restaurants Ceviches 7210 Wrightsville Ave Buzzy Panamanian cafe offering Latin-inspired fare & tropical drinks Oceanic 703 S Lumina Ave High-end seafood spot offering outdoor dining on the rebuilt historic Crystal Pier. Blue Water 4 Marina St Seafood & steaks headline the menu at this waterfront venue with a large patio & live music. Tower 7 4 N Lumina Ave Fish tacos & more Baja-inspired Mexican fare plus flavored margaritas Shopping Mayfaire 6835 Conservation Way Lumina Station 1900 Eastwood Rd The Forum 1125 Military Cutoff Rd Bars The Palm Room 11 E Salisbury St Lagerheads 35 N Lumina Ave 1900 1900 Eastwood Rd Healthy Activity Wilmington Yoga Center 5329 Oleander Dr #200 The Loop For the Kids Jungle Rapids 5320 Oleander Dr Amusement park with a water park, go-kart course, laser tag, mini-golf, jungle gym & more. Wrightsville SUP 96 W Salisbury St Stand up Paddle Boarding and other beach rentals
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
Shopping: There are many places to go shopping in downtown Wilmington. For art and home goods, check out the shops within The Cotton Exchange, Old Wilmington City Market, or Chandler’s Wharf. For clothing, Jill’s favorite store is edet by Island Passage. She also enjoys Vintage Values, Edge of Urge, and Bloke. The Riverfront Farmers Market is hosted on Saturdays from 8-11:00am on the riverfront close to the Hotel Ballast. Activities: Battleship North Carolina 1 Battleship Rd NE Tour the Battleship NC from 8am -5pm daily. Find out more including ticketing at http://www.battleshipnc.com/ Children’s Museum 116 Orange Street Museum for kids ages 1 to 10 with hands-on exhibits, outdoor playground, & party rooms. Find out more at https://www.playwilmington.org/
Carolina Beach
Fort Fisher Aquarium in Carolina Beach 900 Loggerhead Rd