Things To Do
Drift Coffee
One of our favorite places to get coffee/breakfast! There are a few locations around Wilmington, but the Wrightsville Beach location is great if you're heading to the beach.
SUNdays
Great coffee shop above a surf shop, right across the street from the beach!
Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods
A favorite of Sydney's when she lived and worked in Wilmington after college!
Blueberry’s Grill
Great breakfast spot! Be careful, it gets busy!
Adapt Kitchen and Juice Bar
A favorite spot for the father of the bride, Lee Johnson. Grab an acai bowl and chill on the beach!
Poe's Tavern
Great burgers! Bonus points for being Edgar Allen Poe-themed.
The Copper Penny
Another spot with amazing burgers in downtown Wilmington.
Elijah's Oyster & Fish Camp
Cute place to get lunch right on the boardwalk of the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington.
Oceanic
If you're looking for a meal with the best ocean views, Oceanic is the place to be! Grab lunch or dinner and stroll on the beach. The pier is another great way to people watch and get another view of the beach.
Moe's Original BBQ
Great NC style BBQ, the pulled pork is a must!
The Bento Box Sushi Bar and Asian Kitchen
Delicious sushi!
Benny's Big Time Pizzeria
Best pizza in Wilmington! A little out of the way, make a night out of it by grabbing a drink at Satellite Bar and Lounge!
Boombalatti's Homemade Ice Cream
Best ice cream in Wilmington!
Wilmington Brewing Company
Great place to grab a beer!
Flying Machine Brewing Company
Great beer and great vibes!
Ironclad Brewery
There are several great breweries in downtown Wilmington, this is a particular favorite!
Airlie Gardens
Beautiful botanical garden!
Bellamy Mansion Museum
Beautiful historic home in downtown Wilmington where Sydney worked right out of college!
The Cotton Exchange
Cute shopping complex consisting of over eight historical buildings dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries! In downtown Wilmington.
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! In 1961 the ship was towed from New Jersey to Wilmington, where she's lived ever since. Explore the ship and museum to learn more!
Wrightsville Beach Loop
Start your day as the locals do and walk the Wrightsville Beach loop! Park at the visitor center and follow the trail. Walk over the bridge of Banks Channel and through downtown Wrightsville Beach. Grab a coffee from Dift and do a "hot girl walk!"
Wrightsville Beach
You can't come to Wilmington and not go to the beach! There are several public parking lots along Lumina Ave. Access 4 is one of our favorites that always has lots of spots available. The entrance is before Duneridge Resort. Another fun location is on Jack Paker Blvd on the other side of the island, there you can see Masonboro Inlet entering the Atlantic Ocean! Please pay attention to parking rules!