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.

The Copper Penny

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

The Cotton Exchange

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

The Escape Ventures Wilmington

Family

The Escape Ventures Wilmington

118 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

The Fork 'N' Cork

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

The Harp

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

The Ivey in the Alley

Nightlife

The Ivey in the Alley

10 Wilkinson Alley, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

The Kitchen Sink

Food & Drink

The Kitchen Sink

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

The Palm Room

Nightlife

The Palm Room

11 E Salisbury St, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, USA

The Pilot House

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

The Reel Cafe

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

The Swamp Park- Zip Line and ATV Center

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

True Blue Butcher and Barrel

Food & Drink

True Blue Butcher and Barrel

110 Greenfield St Ste 114, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Voyce Bistro

Food & Drink

Voyce Bistro

11 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Wade Park

Outdoors

Wade Park

Public park with trails & a boardwalk through wetland areas, plus a playground & picnic tables.

3500 Bethel Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409, USA

Water Street Park

Outdoors

Water Street Park

Riverside recreation area featuring benches, a fountain, picnic tables, pedestal plants & restrooms.

N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Wilmington Municipal Golf Course

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

Wilmington Railroad Museum

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

Wilmington Riverwalk, Battleship Eastside Site.

Outdoors

Wilmington Riverwalk, Battleship Eastside Site.

Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College

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