Downtown Wilmington is home to about 880 businesses, 10,800 workers, and 3,100 residents. As a hospitality and tourism center, Wilmington also boasts an amazing 1.75-mile long riverwalk, hotels, convention and meeting spaces, museums, cultural facilities, bars, restaurants and one of the largest historic districts in the County.
Airlie Gardens, a premiere garden of the coastal South features 67 acres of walking paths, formal gardens, seasonal blooms, mighty live oaks, historic structures, and contemporary sculpture. A member of the North Carolina Birding Trail, and it's diverse ecosystems provide unique habitats for a variety of colorful wildlife.
The Bridge Tender Restaurant is a favorite Wilmington NC waterfront seafood and steakhouse. Located at the foot of the Wrightsville Beach Drawbridge, The Bridge Tender is a popular destination with locals and visitors for both lunch and dinner. The Bridge Tender is one of Joseph and Savannah's favorite places to enjoy a nice meal and date night by the water. Savannah's order: Shrimp and Grits (the grits are homemade and to die for, this is a must try) Joseph's order: Ahi Tuna dinner (This is Joseph's favorite goto seafood dish and according to him "the best ahi tuna in the area")
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Voted NC's most accessible beach, WB is known for its crystal blue waters and spacious beach. Much different than the beaches up north, Wrightsville Beach is definitely worth visiting while in town.