Things To Do

Restaurants

Yosake

This is one of their favorite date night spots here in Downtown Wilmington. It was one of the first places that Madison took Anthony to when he came to visit for the first time. Yosake is found on the second floor of the historic Roundabush building, it features sushi and pan-Asian menus.

Circa 1922

Located right on Front Street, Circa 1922 offers traditional dishes with an elevated modern experience. Madison and Anthony love the cosy feel of the restaurant and it is one of their winter favorites, especially during the Holiday season.

The Fortunate Glass

Anthony and Madison have spent many of date night here. Enjoy a cosy and romantic atmosphere with carefully crafted small plates and several choices of wine and other cocktails. Located right on Front Street you can enjoy watching the foot traffic from their cosy window seat style seating.

Brasserie Du Soleil

Located in Lumina Station near Wrightsville Beach, Brasserie is another favorite spot of Madison and Anthonys. Whether you spend the day shopping around Lumina and need a bite to eat, or venture down to the coast for French fair, with Brasserie, you cannot go wrong.

Manna

Another one of our favorites, Manna is for everyone. At Manna, they use local, regional and American ingredients. It is centrally located and within walking distance from most hotels.

Benny's Big Time Pizzeria

Located in Downtown Wilmington, Benny's is a local favorite of fun and Italian. It is the perfect place to bring your family and share a meal. You cannot go wrong with wood-fired pizza, ravioli and bucatini

Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods

One of our favorite coffee spots in Downtown Wilmington. Bespoke offers quiet solitude in the bustling downtown area. Relax and stay a while, grab an espresso and a delicious bite from the small selection offered daily to enjoy inside or on their patio. Want something even stronger? Their bartender is there Friday and Saturday afternoon through the evening for later hours from 3 through 10 PM.

Dockside Restaurant

One of our favorites no matter what the season. Come sit outside and have a meal during the day and experience Carolina Seafood on the Intercostal Waterway, or enjoy a drink at their bar at night. Located right on Airlie Road, you can watch boats come in and out of the marina as well as enjoy some fresh air.

Little Dipper

The Little Dipper is our own local fondue restaurant. A favorite of Madison's since she was a kid and it is always a fun time. Located right on Front Street across from Yosake and the Fortune Glass, it is a great experience.

Activities

Battleship North Carolina

Come tour the USS North Carolina, one of the lead ships of the North Carolin class of fast battleships. After fighting in World War II, the USS NC was transferred to Wilmington, where it was declared a Historic Landmark, but also "stuck in the mud." Held and restored to it's original glory and wartime configuration, the USS NC takes you back in time. It is a must to do when visiting Wilmington, NC.

Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington

This Ghost Tour is a must if you would like to learn about Downtown Wilmington haunted past. Journey into the historic depths of old Wilmington for a peak inside of the most active haunted homes and burial grounds. There are many options to chose from from the basic ghost tour, to the haunted bar crawl. It is also a phenomenal way to learn about the historic aspects of the town by a locally owned and operated group since 1978.

Airlie Gardens

Find yourself lost in Airlie's formal gardens, walking trails, seasonal blooms, centuries old oak tress, artistic sculptures and intercostal waterways. While you are there, you can enjoy the famous Airlie Oak (c. 1545) which is the largest Live Oak in North Carolina.

Historical Home Tour

Discover the splendor of three of Wilmington's historic house museums. Maybe you want to get a closer look at Victorian architecture at the Bellamy Mansion or the Latimer House Museum. Or dive back into the Colonial times with a tour of the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens. They are especially beautiful during the Holiday season.

The Wrightsville Beach Loop

If you are wanting a bit more exercise, the Loop offers a three mile walk around Wrightsville Beach that Madison & Anthony have spent many of their visits doing. It offers beautiful scenes of Banks Channel, the marshes and the houses of Wrightsville Beach.

Shopping

Lumina Station

A favorite shopping spot that accommodates both men and women. Shop at Monkees, Gentlemen's Corner, Olivers, Island Passage, Lilies & Lace, Beanie and Cecil, Nest, Arlie Moon, Passage and more. There are also several restaurants in the surrounding area such as Brasserie, Grand Cru, Spoonfed, Bridgetender, Blue Water, and Dockside.

The Forum

Shop at various boutiques from Nest Fine Gifts, Blue Hand Home, Très Bleu. Also try out many different restaurants in the area from Bento Box, KBueno, OC, True Blue Kitchen and more. It is just around the corner from Wrightsville Beach as well.