Riverwalk: A lively boardwalk along the Cape Fear River with shops, restaurants, and river tours. Battleship North Carolina: Tour this historic WWII battleship across the river. Historic District: Walk or take a horse-drawn carriage tour to see antebellum homes, museums (Bellamy Mansion, Cape Fear Museum, Latimer House), and unique shops. Ghost Tours: Explore the city's haunted past with guided walks
Airlie Gardens: Stroll through beautiful gardens featuring native flora, sculptures, and historic features. Wrightsville Beach: Famous for its beaches, "The Loop" walking path, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Carolina Beach State Park: Offers kayaking and exploring coastal ecosystems.
Downtown: Yosake Sushi Lounge - 33 S Front St Front Street Brewery - 9 N Front St Seabird - 1 S Front St The Half (lunch) - 510 1/2 Red Cross St Wrightsville Beach: Poe's Tavern - 212 Causeway Dr Oceanic - 703 S Lumina Ave Zeke's (lunch) - 534 Causeway Dr Coffee Shops: (Downtown) Bespoke - 202 Princess St Drift - 221 N Front St Hidden Grounds - 21 S 2nd St (Around Town) Grinder's Cafe - 890 S Kerr Ave Ibis - 921 Princess St