Downtown Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC

Downtown Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina’s historic downtown is a classic Southern river town seated high on a bluff of the Lower Cape Fear River. A colonial port is now home to historic homes, a vibrant culinary scene, and the college. A newly completed Riverwalk not only makes downtown more walkable but makes walking downtown one of the premier activities. Catch a moonlit river cruise, hop from brewery to brewery and discover dive bars, live music, and shopping.


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    Wilmington outsiders may describe our food scene as “up-and-coming,” but for locals we feel it already arrived. Wilmington is home to restaurants from four James Beard nominated chefs and the community is often ranked on national Best lists for restaurants. Finally we have a festival that helps show off this exceptional food scene to visitors,…

  • These Wilmington restaurants are best for cozy, romantic vibes

    With Valentine’s Day and some more cold winter days ahead, here are some of the coziest and most romantic restaurants around the Wilmington-area. Unwind in these historic, candle-lit spaces with some of the best menus in town. You’ll love the classic American fare and the seafood specialties with stellar atmospheres to top it off. Here…

  • The Best Date Night Spots for Every Wilmington Neighborhood

    From Greenfield Lake to Hampstead, we have a date night suggestion for every Wilmington zip code — here are some places to check out!

  • Our Best Insider Tips for a Guided Wilmington Film Tour

    From David Lynch to Nicholas Sparks, or series like One Tree Hill, explore the most iconic scenes on our self-guided Wilmington film tour.

  • Top Reasons Newcomers Have for Relocating and Moving to Wilmington

    It’s easy to notice the population in the greater Wilmington area swelling. But where are people moving from and why?

  • These Once Quaint Communities Are Where Wilmington’s Growth Is Headed Next

    Wilmington real estate has spread its wings with development taking shape on either side in Brunswick and Pender counties over the last 10 years. But now development is projected to move northwest up the I-40 corridor. Presumably the two hour drive to Raleigh could begin to look a whole lot different. Here are some of…