Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC
Places to go in Wilmington
91 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Food & Drink
The Copper Penny
Energetic saloon with nightly food & drink specials plus lots of microbrews on tap & in bottles.
109 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Shopping
The Cotton Exchange
Specialty shops & restaurants in a series of restored buildings with courtyards & brick walkways.
321 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Family
The Escape Ventures Wilmington
118 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Nightlife
The Fork 'N' Cork
Gourmet burgers, sandwiches & appetizers are offered at this quaint, brick-walled bar with TVs.
122 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Nightlife
The Harp
Irish pub food & drink along with weekly trivia & karaoke nights in classic dark-wood tavern digs.
1423 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Nightlife
The Ivey in the Alley
10 Wilkinson Alley, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Food & Drink
The Kitchen Sink
622 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Nightlife
The Palm Room
11 E Salisbury St, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, USA

Food & Drink
The Pilot House
Seafood with Southern flair served in a restored 19th-century house with a large riverside terrace.
2 Ann St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Food & Drink
The Reel Cafe
Pub grub, oysters & beer are served in a brick-lined space with rooftop bar & shows by local bands.
100 S Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Sports & Recreation
The Swamp Park- Zip Line and ATV Center
Outdoor amusement park offering an elevated ropes course, zip-lines & eco-boat tours.
5550 Watts Rd SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469, USA

Food & Drink
True Blue Butcher and Barrel
110 Greenfield St Ste 114, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Food & Drink
Voyce Bistro
11 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Outdoors
Wade Park
Public park with trails & a boardwalk through wetland areas, plus a playground & picnic tables.
3500 Bethel Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409, USA

Outdoors
Water Street Park
Riverside recreation area featuring benches, a fountain, picnic tables, pedestal plants & restrooms.
N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Sports & Recreation
Wilmington Municipal Golf Course
This 18-hole public championship golf course was designed in 1926 by Donald Ross.
311 Donald Ross Dr, Wilmington, NC 28409, USA

Arts & Culture
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

Outdoors
Wilmington Riverwalk, Battleship Eastside Site.
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Arts & Culture
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