Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC
Places to go in Wilmington
20 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Airlie Gardens
Expansive gardens filled with azaleas, walking trails & 10 acres of freshwater lakes.
300 Airlie Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
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Arrowhead Park
720 Arnold Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412, USA
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Carolina Beach State Park
Coastal park with fishing marina, secluded campgrounds, hiking trails & a visitors' learning center.
1010 State Park Rd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Dram Tree Park
602 Surry St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
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Empie Park
Park with 19 tennis courts & a clubhouse, plus basketball courts, a playground & a ball field.
3405 Park Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
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Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
Natural beachfront & marsh for swimming, fishing, off-road exploring & hiking plus a visitor center.
1000 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach, NC 28449, USA
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Freeman Park Beach
Popular seaside park for tent camping & bonfires, plus fishing, swimming & boating.
1800 Canal Dr, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
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Greenfield Park
1739 Burnett Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
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Halyburton Park
Park featuring picnic areas & playgrounds, plus a 1.3-mi. walking/biking trail & nature programs.
4099 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28412, USA
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Lake Waccamaw State Park
Lakefront park with rare plants & animals, offering outdoor activities & interpretive programs.
1866 State Park Dr, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450, USA
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Long Leaf Park
Wooded park with lighted baseball fields & tennis courts, ample picnic shelters & a 1.5 mile trail.
314 Pine Grove Dr, Wilmington, NC 28409, USA
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Masonboro Island Reserve
613 Trails End Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409, USA
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Ogden Park
County park with ball fields, a pond, a skate park & an off-leash dog zone, plus BBQ/picnic areas.
615 Ogden Park Dr, Wilmington, NC 28411, USA
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Olsen Park
Spacious recreation area offers 5 lighted baseball fields, a playground, picnic space & concessions.
5510 Olsen Park Ln, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA
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River Road Park
6500 River Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412, USA
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Smith Creek Park
Lake boating & fishing draw visitors to this preserve with a walking path, playground & picnic area.
633 Shenandoah St, Wilmington, NC 28411, USA
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Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden at Piney Ridge Nature Preserve - Wilmington
3800 Canterbury Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
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Wade Park
Public park with trails & a boardwalk through wetland areas, plus a playground & picnic tables.
3500 Bethel Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409, USA
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Water Street Park
Riverside recreation area featuring benches, a fountain, picnic tables, pedestal plants & restrooms.
N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
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Wilmington Riverwalk, Battleship Eastside Site.
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA