Guidebook for Wilmington
Drinks & Nightlife
The Copper Penny
109 Chestnut StBest bar food in town, lots of beers on tap
Blue Post Billiards
15 S Water StOnly bar with skee ball, arcade games, pool, and air hockey
Flytrap Brewing
319 Walnut StSmall craft brewery, great Belgian beers
Orton's Billiards & Pool
133 N Front StPlenty of pool tables in this basement bar
Food Scene
Islands Fresh Mex Grill
260 Racine DrGreat tacos
Nikki’s Fresh Gourmet & Sushi downtown
16 S Front StGood Sushi
Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub Downtown
125 Market StBest place for a late night slice of pizza
Betsy's Crepes
127 SW Broad StOwners are awesome, food is awesome
Chops Deli
130 N Front StGreat soups and sandwiches
Great for a cup of coffee or a breakfast sandwich. One Tree Hill actually filmed at this location
10 locals recommend
Port City Pottery And Fine Crafts
300 N Front StGreat for a cup of coffee or a breakfast sandwich. One Tree Hill actually filmed at this location
Sightseeing
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdAwesome walks in the woods down by the river
Cool Civil War museum, and the beach is much less crowded than the others. Free parking
6 locals recommend
Fort Fisher
Fort FisherCool Civil War museum, and the beach is much less crowded than the others. Free parking
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEThe self-guided tour through the ship is really fun.
Spanish Moss-covered trees, alligators, turtles. Paddle boats available, or you can walk around the lake
99 locals recommend
Greenfield Park
1739 Burnett BlvdSpanish Moss-covered trees, alligators, turtles. Paddle boats available, or you can walk around the lake
Essentials
Harris Teeter
3501 Oleander DrGood beer selection, decent grocery prices