Esther’s Guide to Wilmington
Food scene
After 5pm, you can get tacos for $1 with purchase of a beverage.
25 locals recommend
Islands Fresh Mex Grill
260 Racine DrAfter 5pm, you can get tacos for $1 with purchase of a beverage.
Boombalatti's Homemade Ice Cream
1005 N 4th StDelicious ice-cream
3 floors, bar on the first floor and restaurants on the second and third floors. Great night life scene on weekends
44 locals recommend
The Husk
31 S Front St3 floors, bar on the first floor and restaurants on the second and third floors. Great night life scene on weekends
Mellow Mushroom Wilmington - Downtown
208 N Water StGreat food, right near the Riverfront
Drift Coffee & Kitchen
110 Dungannon BlvdCute coffee shop with nice breakfast/lunch menu
Kalethy Living
4719 New Centre DriveAcai bowls and smoothies
Restaurant with lots of indoor and outdoor seating, bar and great food.
10 locals recommend
Johnny Lukes
5500 Market StRestaurant with lots of indoor and outdoor seating, bar and great food.
Cute outdoor courtyard seating as well as indoor seating
14 locals recommend
Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - Wilmington
107 N 2nd StCute outdoor courtyard seating as well as indoor seating
Kilwin's Chocolates
16 Market StLarge selection of ice-cream, fudge & chocolates
Breweries/Bars
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NUsually live music on weekends, great vibes
Hi-Wire Brewing - Wilmington
1020 Princess StreetTrivia night Thursdays at 7pm
Nice indoor space as well as large outdoor garden seating
81 locals recommend
Wrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander DrNice indoor space as well as large outdoor garden seating
Flying Machine Brewing Company
3130 Randall PkwyLarge brewery with comfortable seating area
The Husk
31 S Front StSatellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield StRustic, live music on weekends
The Juggling Gypsy
1610 Castle StHookah bar
Things To Do
Lewis Strawberry Nursery & Farm
6517 Gordon RdRoller skating and roller blading.
Thursdays 8-10pm is adults only, great vibes
Scooter's Skating Center
341 Shipyard BlvdRoller skating and roller blading.
Thursdays 8-10pm is adults only, great vibes
Break Time Billiards
127 College RoadPool hall
The Spoke and Wheel Bike Rentals
317 N 14th StBuilding with shops & restaurants Downtown
Great spot to park if you can't find street parking.
Cost is $3.50/hour
77 locals recommend
The Cotton Exchange
321 N Front StBuilding with shops & restaurants Downtown
Great spot to park if you can't find street parking.
Cost is $3.50/hour
Port City Produce
6250 Market StreetFarmers market
Rental at Carolina Beach offering:
Canoes, kayaks, surf boards, bikes, chairs & umbrellas.
For chairs & umbrellas, free delivery on Carolina Beach
57 locals recommend
Pleasure Island Rentals
2 N Lake Park BlvdRental at Carolina Beach offering:
Canoes, kayaks, surf boards, bikes, chairs & umbrellas.
For chairs & umbrellas, free delivery on Carolina Beach
Amusement park with a water park, go-kart course, laser tag, mini-golf, jungle gym & more.
138 locals recommend
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander DrAmusement park with a water park, go-kart course, laser tag, mini-golf, jungle gym & more.
Sightseeing
Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens
224 Market StMuseum
Wilmington Trolley
15 S Water StPub on a trolley drives through Downtown Wilmington
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEBattleship museum
Night Life
Coglin’s Wilmington
206 Market StClub
Varnish Ale & Spirits
23 Market StreetBar/nightclub
Yoga & Wellness
Classy yoga studio located near some nice restaurants.
Classes are at 80 degrees Fahrenheit
Yoga Salt
1540 S 2nd StClassy yoga studio located near some nice restaurants.
Classes are at 80 degrees Fahrenheit
Three Jewels Yoga and Meditation
5 E 3rd StWonderful yoga studio that sometimes offers meditation workshops as well. Located in an old church, beautiful building.
7 locals recommend
Terra Sol Sanctuarty
507 Castle StWonderful yoga studio that sometimes offers meditation workshops as well. Located in an old church, beautiful building.
Prana Salt Cave
7110 Wrightsville Aveyoga, meditation, salt therapy
Mystic Elements
833 South Kerr AvenueMetaphysical supply store
Healing Leaves
3329 Wrightsville AvenueWellness center, they sell hand-crafted products
Metaphysical shop selling crystals, sage, candles and similar items.
Madame Meerkat's Cabinet of Curiosities
1001 South Kerr AvenueMetaphysical shop selling crystals, sage, candles and similar items.
Wilmington Yoga
5329 Oleander DrNature/Outdoor spots
Trails End Park
613 Trails End RdBoat launch, fishing spot
Large, beautiful park. Playground, big lake with huge Koi fish, turtles and geese. Walking/biking trail.
70 locals recommend
Long Leaf Park
314 Pine Grove DrLarge, beautiful park. Playground, big lake with huge Koi fish, turtles and geese. Walking/biking trail.
Beautiful spot, pond with Koi fish, bring quarters to get food to feed the fish. Gorgeous landscaping and flowers. Wonderful place to relax. Great for photos
35 locals recommend
The Arboretum: New Hanover County Co-Op Ext
6206 Oleander DrBeautiful spot, pond with Koi fish, bring quarters to get food to feed the fish. Gorgeous landscaping and flowers. Wonderful place to relax. Great for photos
Botanical gardens, last entry is at 4:30 pm.
Online reservation required.
234 locals recommend
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdBotanical gardens, last entry is at 4:30 pm.
Online reservation required.
Large park, with walking/biking trail.
Not the best after dark though.
99 locals recommend
Greenfield Park
1739 Burnett BlvdLarge park, with walking/biking trail.
Not the best after dark though.
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdHiking trails, campsites
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
1000 Loggerhead RoadWrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrCarolina Beach
Kure Beach