Guidebook for Wilmington

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Guidebook for Wilmington

Food Scene

They have amazing salads, steak and chicken. They are also located within walking distance, so it's awesome for a late night dinner!
12 locals recommend
Rucker Johns Restaurant
5564 Carolina Beach Rd
12 locals recommend
They have amazing salads, steak and chicken. They are also located within walking distance, so it's awesome for a late night dinner!
Great local burger joint. They have amazing portion sizes and great French fries!
33 locals recommend
P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille
1437 Military Cutoff Rd
33 locals recommend
Great local burger joint. They have amazing portion sizes and great French fries!
If you want seafood this is by far our favorite place! They have amazing pasta, crab cakes, blackened tuna and so much more!
54 locals recommend
Cape Fear Seafood Company
140 Hays Ln
54 locals recommend
If you want seafood this is by far our favorite place! They have amazing pasta, crab cakes, blackened tuna and so much more!
Amazing burgers, Mac and cheese and poutine!
91 locals recommend
The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market St
91 locals recommend
Amazing burgers, Mac and cheese and poutine!
The best shrimp and grits in town!
41 locals recommend
Fish Bites Seafood Restaurant
6132 Carolina Beach Rd
41 locals recommend
The best shrimp and grits in town!
Amazing atmosphere and delicious food!
62 locals recommend
Deck House
205 Charlotte Ave
62 locals recommend
Amazing atmosphere and delicious food!
43 locals recommend
Nikki's Gourmet & Sushi
6 S Lake Park Blvd
43 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
Port City Java
5621 Carolina Beach Rd
8 locals recommend
Beautiful views of the river!
45 locals recommend
Smoke on the Water
3704 Watercraft Ferry Ave
45 locals recommend
Beautiful views of the river!
Cozy and intimate inside seating, as well as an excellent porch with views of the river if you just want a drink! This is my favorite place to celebrate special occasions​.
28 locals recommend
Little Dipper Fondue
138 S Front St
28 locals recommend
Cozy and intimate inside seating, as well as an excellent porch with views of the river if you just want a drink! This is my favorite place to celebrate special occasions​.
Excellent spot for oysters (depending on the time of year), crab legs, steam pots and lobster rolls. It is a small spot, so expect a wait, but I promise it will be worth it!
115 locals recommend
Shuckin' Shack
6 N Lake Park Blvd
115 locals recommend
Excellent spot for oysters (depending on the time of year), crab legs, steam pots and lobster rolls. It is a small spot, so expect a wait, but I promise it will be worth it!
Great Thai food, super close by!
8 locals recommend
Thai Spice
5552 Carolina Beach Rd
8 locals recommend
Great Thai food, super close by!
This an awesome place to grab dinner with a view of the ocean. The tiki bar is located on a pier, so great for a relaxing drink!
163 locals recommend
Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park Blvd
163 locals recommend
This an awesome place to grab dinner with a view of the ocean. The tiki bar is located on a pier, so great for a relaxing drink!

Sightseeing

435 locals recommend
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NE
435 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

Beautiful Live Oaks and great flowers depending on the season!
234 locals recommend
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Rd
234 locals recommend
Beautiful Live Oaks and great flowers depending on the season!
408 locals recommend
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway Dr
408 locals recommend
266 locals recommend
Carolina Beach
266 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

Awesome local spot for grabbing a beer or two, they also have wine and some great outdoor seating!
18 locals recommend
The Brewer's Kettle
4718 Oleander Dr
18 locals recommend
Awesome local spot for grabbing a beer or two, they also have wine and some great outdoor seating!
Very eclectic bar that features knick knacks from local venues. It is a great local spot!
165 locals recommend
The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park Blvd
165 locals recommend
Very eclectic bar that features knick knacks from local venues. It is a great local spot!
Awesome newer downtown drinking spot. They offer tons of beer and wine on tap in a pay by the ounce system.
24 locals recommend
Pour Taproom
201 N Front St
24 locals recommend
Awesome newer downtown drinking spot. They offer tons of beer and wine on tap in a pay by the ounce system.
They offer a ton of games from basketball to pin ball!
37 locals recommend
Blue Post Billiards
15 S Water St
37 locals recommend
They offer a ton of games from basketball to pin ball!
Absolutely stunning views of downtown​ Wilmington and the Riverfront from 9 stories up!
58 locals recommend
Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar
9 Estell Lee Pl
58 locals recommend
Absolutely stunning views of downtown​ Wilmington and the Riverfront from 9 stories up!

Arts & Culture

Local Art Museum
108 locals recommend
Cameron Art Museum
3201 S 17th St
108 locals recommend
Local Art Museum

Entertainment & Activities

Wilmington's newest movie theater, and the closest to the house :)
26 locals recommend
The Pointe 14
2223 Blockbuster Rd
26 locals recommend
Wilmington's newest movie theater, and the closest to the house :)
Nearby bowling alley!
6 locals recommend
Cardinal Lanes Shipyard
3907 Shipyard Blvd
6 locals recommend
Nearby bowling alley!
A fun experience if you haven't tried axe throwing before! Reservations recommended on their website: https://www.axesandalliesnc.com
14 locals recommend
Axes & Allies
1122 S 3rd St
14 locals recommend
A fun experience if you haven't tried axe throwing before! Reservations recommended on their website: https://www.axesandalliesnc.com

Getting Around

10 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6721 Market St
10 locals recommend