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Things to Do in Wilmington NC
Best Western Coastline Inn is located in the heart of the city’s Historic District. Wilmington, NC, offers a wealth of entertainment and attractions for the whole family. From Cape Fear, North Carolina to the popular Riverfest, Wilmington is at the center of Southern charm and fun!
The Cape Fear Coast features beautiful beaches, including Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Wilmington, known as the “Port City of Progress and Pleasure,” is a premier tourist destination and filmmaking center. To find some city highlights in Old Wilmington and beyond, please see below.
MUSEUMS
| Bellamy Mansion Museum & Gardens 503 Market Street (910) 251-3700 Burgwin-Wright Museum House & Gardens 224 Market Street (910) 762-0570 Cameron Art Museum 3201 S. 17th Street (910) 395-5999 |
Cape Fear Museum of History & Science 814 Market Street (910) 341-4350 Children's Museum of Wilmington 1020 Market Street (910) 254-3534 Latimer House Museum 126 S. Third Street (910) 762-0492 Wilmington Railroad Museum 501 Nutt Street (910) 763-2634 |
ZOOS & GARDENS
| Airlie Gardens 300 Airlie Road (910) 798-7700 Cape Fear Serpentarium 20 Orange Street (910) 762-1669 Greenfield Park & Gardens 1510 South 3rd Street (910) 341-7868 |
Hugh MacRae Park Oleander Drive & College roads (910) 341-7181 New Hanover County Arboretum 6206 Oleander Drive (910) 452-6393 Tregembo Animal Park 5811 Carolina Beach Road (910) 392-3604 |
HISTORIC SITES
| Battleship North Carolina # 1 Battleship Rd. (910) 251-5797 Poplar Grove Historic Plantation 10200 US Highway 17 N. (910) 686-9518 |
Thalian Hall 310 Chestnut Street (800) 523-2820, (910) 343-3664 |
SPORTS & RECREATION
| Legion Sports Complex 2149 Carolina Beach Road (910) 341-7855 Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park 5320 Oleander Drive (910) 791-0666 Veterans Park 102 Halyburton Memorial Pkwy Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 793-2001 |
The Stadium Batting Cages 5570 Oleander Drive (910) 791-9660 Wilmington Ice House 7201 Ogden Business Lane (910) 686-1987 |
WATER ACTIVITIES
| Coastal Kayak Adventures 435 Eastwood Road (910) 616-5531 Henrietta III – Cape Fear Riverboats 101 S. Water Street, Unit 1 (800) 676-0162, (910) 343-1611 |
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park 5320 Oleander Drive (910) 791-0666 Pro Canoe & Kayak 435 Eastwood Road (910) 798-9922 |
TOURS
| Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington Riverfront at Market & Water streets (910) 794-1866 www.hirchak.com Haunted Cape Fear Tour Iron Gates behind Cotton Exchange (910) 794-1884 Hollywood South on Location Tours Corner of Water & Market streets (910) 763-0288 Hollywood Location Walk of Old Wilmington Leaves year-round from the Cotton Exchange Tour days vary seasonally, check website or call (910) 794-7177 for up to date information. www.hollywoodnc.com Springbrook Farms, Inc 910-251-8889 www.horsedrawntours.com |
Screen Gems Studios Tours 1223 North 23rd Street (910) 343-3500 Three House Tour 503 Market Street (910) 251-3700 Wilmington Adventure Walking Tours Foot of Market & Water streets (910) 763-1785 Wilmington Trolley Co. 910-763-4483 www.wilmingtontrolley.com |
GALLERIES
There are numerous galleries in the Wilmington area. For a full list of locations and contact information, please visit the Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau.
From quaint Old Wilmington to scenic Cape Fear, North Carolina, experience the best in Southern charm when you stay at Coastline Inn. For more information about the Historic District of Wilmington, NC, or to find out about upcoming events such as Riverfest in Wilmington, please visit the Convention & Visitors Bureau.
