Jonathan’s guidebook
My Favorite Restaurants
El Cerro Grande Mexican Restaurant
341 S College RdGreat Mexican food. Great location
David's Deli & Restaurant
1984 Eastwood RdGreat place for lunch!
Poe's Tavern - Wrightsville Beach
212 Causeway DrGreat environments at the beach.
Nice place if you want waterfront dining and a little nicer dinner.
112 locals recommend
Bluewater Grill
4 Marina StNice place if you want waterfront dining and a little nicer dinner.
Kickback Jack's Restaurant
418 S College RdGreat place for casual meals, bar
Katy's Grill and Bar
1054 S College RdGreat all american menu
Great seafood if you're looking for a nicer seafood dinner or lunch.
13 locals recommend
Boathouse Restaurant
6328 Oleander DrGreat seafood if you're looking for a nicer seafood dinner or lunch.
Something Fishy Seafood
3436 S College RdAnother great local seafood place.
P T's Olde Fashioned Grille
3852 S 17th StGreat local hamburger joint
P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille
1437 Military Cutoff RdGreat local hamburger joint.
Plaza Mariachi
326 S College RdAnother really good local Mexican Restaurant.
J Michael's Philly Deli
8232 Market StVery good cheese steaks
Port City Chop House
1981 Eastwood RdGreat Steaks and Seafood
Port City Java
132 Racine DrLocal coffee house. Locations all over town.
Casey’s Buffet
5559 Oleander DrAll you can eat buffet.
Brooklyn Pizza Co.
6932 Market StThe best NY Pizza in town.
Local Attractions
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NETour the battleship!
Walmart Supercenter
5135 Carolina Beach RdHere's the closest Walmart
Target
4711 New Centre DrTarget is right around the corner.
Historic District
The historic district is along the Wilmington Riverfront
University of North Carolina Wilmington
601 S College RdUNCW is close.
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrWrightsville Beach is the nearest beach.
Carolina Beach
Carolina Beach is a few minutes South.
If you have 4WD you can buy a pass and drive out on the beach and have a great time at Freeman Park.
97 locals recommend
Freeman Park
1800 Canal DrIf you have 4WD you can buy a pass and drive out on the beach and have a great time at Freeman Park.
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd STake a tour of Fort Fisher while you're in town.
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdAirlie Gardens is a beautiful place to visit
Bellamy Mansion
503 Market StBellamy Mansion is a beautiful historic home to tour downtown.
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
814 Market StWorth a tour if you head downtown.
Water park, go carts, mini golf, arcade games, lots of fun.
138 locals recommend
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander DrWater park, go carts, mini golf, arcade games, lots of fun.
If you bring a boat, this is even better than going to the beach!
22 locals recommend
Masonboro Island Reserve
613 Marvin K Moss LnIf you bring a boat, this is even better than going to the beach!
Wilmington Railroad Museum
505 Nutt StLike trains? Here's your place!
This is worth a trip if you want to see a plantation home.
43 locals recommend
Poplar Grove Plantation
10200 US-17This is worth a trip if you want to see a plantation home.
Cameron Art Museum
3201 S 17th StLocal and international artists.
Children's Museum of Wilmington
116 Orange StNeed something to keep the kids busy for a while?
The Cotton Exchange
321 N Front StShopping for local goods
Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens
224 Market StHistoric Mansion, 18th Century
The Arboretum: New Hanover County Co-Op Ext
6206 Oleander DrInto plants? Here's your place!
Mayfaire Town Center
Lots of shopping. All kinds.
Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkTour downtown from the Cape Fear River downtown.
DefyGravity Wilmington Trampoline Park
6431 Market StKeep the kids busy!
Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkBeautiful Riverwalk Downtown.
Wilmington Trolley
15 S Water StTake a tour of downtown on the Trolley!
Tour Old Wilmington
1 Market StTour old Wilmington
Old Books on Front Street
249 N Front StWeekly Literary Walking Tours
Cape Fear Segway
106 N Water StSegway Tours
Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington
8 Market StSpooky ghost tours downtown
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut StHistoric Theater with live performances
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdSee the sea life at the aquarium.
Ranger led hikes every sat and sun from March-October. Boat ramp, campsites, canoe tours. and more.
245 locals recommend
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdRanger led hikes every sat and sun from March-October. Boat ramp, campsites, canoe tours. and more.
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheatre DrLive shows, bigger names than you think!
Visit the lake. Paths around the lake, paddle wheel boats. Watch out for the alligators!
99 locals recommend
Greenfield Park
1739 Burnett BlvdVisit the lake. Paths around the lake, paddle wheel boats. Watch out for the alligators!
Rent a bike, paddleboard, surf boards, canoe, all kinds of beach stuff.
57 locals recommend
Pleasure Island Rentals
2 N Lake Park BlvdRent a bike, paddleboard, surf boards, canoe, all kinds of beach stuff.
Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier
23 E Salisbury StCatch some fish! Tell Matt that Jonathan said hello!
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue SouthCarolina Beach has come a long way!
It's worth standing in line. They only have one kind of donut...that's all they need.
277 locals recommend
Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NIt's worth standing in line. They only have one kind of donut...that's all they need.
Goodfellas Nitelife
122 Princess StThis is one of the best bars downtown.
If you go to Carolina Beach and you like bars, this is absolutely a must see. You've never been anywhere like this. Never.
165 locals recommend
The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park BlvdIf you go to Carolina Beach and you like bars, this is absolutely a must see. You've never been anywhere like this. Never.
Performance center with Broadway shows, starts, dance shows.
41 locals recommend
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
703 N 3rd StPerformance center with Broadway shows, starts, dance shows.
Blue Post Billiards
15 S Water StThis is a great downtown bar.
10 Pin Alley
127 S College RdLike bowling? It's right around the corner.
Brooklyn Arts Center
516 N 4th StThis is a cool place downtown for performances and weddings.
Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar
9 Estell Lee PlRooftop bar, sunset views. Cool place.
Dead Crow Comedy Room
511 N 3rd StWilmington's only full time comedy club.
Jerry Allen's Sports Bar
38 N Lumina AveLunch or late night. It's worth a visit.
Pour Taproom
201 N Front StBeer fest every day.
Reel Cafe
100 S Front St3 levels of fun for everyone!
Wilmington Ice House
7201 Ogden Business LnIce skating at the BEACH! Get away from the sun!
K38 Baja Grill
5410 Oleander Drtry the wings of FIRE!
Great place for a nice dinner after going to Jungle Rapids right next door!
17 locals recommend
Hops Supply Co.
5400 Oleander DrGreat place for a nice dinner after going to Jungle Rapids right next door!
Waterline Brewing Company
721 Surry St1940s preserved warehouse.