Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC

Places to go in Wilmington

13 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Battleship North Carolina

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Battleship North Carolina

Exhibits memorializing the battleship's service in World War II plus a visitors center & gift shop.

1 Battleship Rd NE, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Bellamy Mansion Museum

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Bellamy Mansion Museum

Tours are offered of this antebellum-style home with a Victorian garden & restored slave quarters.

503 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Brooklyn Arts Center

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Brooklyn Arts Center

516 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens

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Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens

House museum in an 18th-century home featuring period furnishings & terraced gardens.

224 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Cameron Art Museum

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Cameron Art Museum

Art museum showcasing local & international artists plus a cafe & special events.

3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28412, USA

Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

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Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

This open-air, 1,200-capacity facility features a variety of concerts, plays & festivals year-round.

1941 Amphitheater Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Live Oak Bank Pavilion

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Live Oak Bank Pavilion

41 Harnett St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Museum of the Bizarre

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Museum of the Bizarre

This attraction for all ages has offbeat displays such as a unicorn's horn, creepy skulls & more.

201 S Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Poplar Grove Historic House & Museum

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Poplar Grove Historic House & Museum

10200 US-17, Wilmington, NC 28411, USA

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

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Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

Venerable performing arts venue dating to 1858, with 2 stages for films, concerts & live theater.

310 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

The Children's Museum of Wilmington

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The Children's Museum of Wilmington

Museum for kids ages 1 to 10 with hands-on exhibits, outdoor playground, & party rooms.

116 Orange St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Wilmington Railroad Museum

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Wilmington Railroad Museum

Museum with history on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, scale models & a full-size steam engine.

505 Nutt St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College

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Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College

State-of-the-art auditorium hosting popular musical acts & Broadway plays, plus classical concerts.

703 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA