Katherine's Guidebook
Breweries
My personal favorite brewery in the area - try the Lucid Haze if you’re in to IPAs, one of my all time favorite beers!
60 locals recommend
Edward Teach Brewing
604 N 4th StMy personal favorite brewery in the area - try the Lucid Haze if you’re in to IPAs, one of my all time favorite beers!
A brewery with unique offerings including their own wine, located in the Brooklyn Arts District of historic Wilmington.
84 locals recommend
Flytrap Brewing
319 Walnut StA brewery with unique offerings including their own wine, located in the Brooklyn Arts District of historic Wilmington.
Waterline Brewing Company
721 Surry StA brewery with scenic Cape Fear bridge views.
New Anthem Beer Project
116 Dock StBrewery located just south of downtown.
Mad Mole Brewing
6309 Boathouse RdConvenient to Wrightsville Beach, spacious outside seating area.
Convenient to Wrightsville Beach, a conscientious brewery with a passion for giving back to the community.
81 locals recommend
Wrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander DrConvenient to Wrightsville Beach, a conscientious brewery with a passion for giving back to the community.
A bit of a drive from the townhome but worth it. If you don’t feel like making the drive, pick up a 4 pack from either Lowe’s Foods or Harris Teeter - they luckily carry some of the Salty Turtle beers.
88 locals recommend
Salty Turtle Beer Co..
103 Triton LnA bit of a drive from the townhome but worth it. If you don’t feel like making the drive, pick up a 4 pack from either Lowe’s Foods or Harris Teeter - they luckily carry some of the Salty Turtle beers.
Sightseeing
A classic Wilmington site, the battleship memorial has been open since 1961. Because it is a memorial, it is open every day of the year, including all holidays.
435 locals recommend
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEA classic Wilmington site, the battleship memorial has been open since 1961. Because it is a memorial, it is open every day of the year, including all holidays.
A historic place with revolutionary and civil war history. If you’re lucky enough to be here on Christmas Eve, be sure to attend the candlelight service in the ruins of the old church.
22 locals recommend
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site
8884 St Phillips Rd SEA historic place with revolutionary and civil war history. If you’re lucky enough to be here on Christmas Eve, be sure to attend the candlelight service in the ruins of the old church.
My absolute favorite “staycation” day trip! Southport has history, charm, good shopping, and good food. Spend the day walking the town as you window shop. Top the evening off at one of the many restaurants or clubs on the waterfront.
242 locals recommend
Southport
My absolute favorite “staycation” day trip! Southport has history, charm, good shopping, and good food. Spend the day walking the town as you window shop. Top the evening off at one of the many restaurants or clubs on the waterfront.
Miles of pristine beach and endless water activities including surfing. Wrightsville Beach is recognized as the birthplace of surfing in North Carolina. Take in the sunsets - they’re stunning!
408 locals recommend
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrMiles of pristine beach and endless water activities including surfing. Wrightsville Beach is recognized as the birthplace of surfing in North Carolina. Take in the sunsets - they’re stunning!
A beautiful Wilmington area beach. Purchase a day pass and drive out to Freeman Park - only for those with a vehicle with true 4x4 capabilities - the tracks are deep and unforgiving!
266 locals recommend
Carolina Beach
A beautiful Wilmington area beach. Purchase a day pass and drive out to Freeman Park - only for those with a vehicle with true 4x4 capabilities - the tracks are deep and unforgiving!
Family oriented and quiet (in my opinion) compared to some of the other beaches around.
84 locals recommend
Kure Beach
Family oriented and quiet (in my opinion) compared to some of the other beaches around.
A family oriented beach with seemingly fewer condo building than other area beaches.
14 locals recommend
Topsail Island
A family oriented beach with seemingly fewer condo building than other area beaches.
National Park Service National Battlefield - touted as the first significant victory for Patriot forces in the revolution
11 locals recommend
Moores Creek National Battlefield
40 Patriots Hall DrNational Park Service National Battlefield - touted as the first significant victory for Patriot forces in the revolution
Historic theater dating back to the 1800s with production shows and movies shown throughout the week. Perfect for rainy day fun, buy tickets online and enjoy beer, wine, popcorn and other snacks as you step back in time and take in a show and the beauty of the Thalian.
101 locals recommend
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut StHistoric theater dating back to the 1800s with production shows and movies shown throughout the week. Perfect for rainy day fun, buy tickets online and enjoy beer, wine, popcorn and other snacks as you step back in time and take in a show and the beauty of the Thalian.
Historic mansion in downtown Wilmington. Tour the mansion and the grounds. Check the online schedule - local artists rotate and routinely host shows and display their art.
113 locals recommend
Bellamy Mansion
503 Market StHistoric mansion in downtown Wilmington. Tour the mansion and the grounds. Check the online schedule - local artists rotate and routinely host shows and display their art.
Nature Walks
Here you’ll find places to explore the natural beauty of coastal Carolina.
Beautiful park with miles of trails, located mere minutes from the townhome.
13 locals recommend
Brunswick Nature Park
2601 River Rd SEBeautiful park with miles of trails, located mere minutes from the townhome.
A beautiful park located directly across from the neighborhood with playgrounds, a fishing pier, and a Riverwalk that extends over the Brunswick River.
Belville Riverwalk
580 River Rd SEA beautiful park located directly across from the neighborhood with playgrounds, a fishing pier, and a Riverwalk that extends over the Brunswick River.
Close to Wrightsville Beach, a public garden with cultural and environmental programs.
234 locals recommend
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdClose to Wrightsville Beach, a public garden with cultural and environmental programs.
Food scene
Tasty Tex-mex with AMAZING margaritas - one of my go to places for a long lunch or dinner.
84 locals recommend
K38 Baja Grill
5410 Oleander DrTasty Tex-mex with AMAZING margaritas - one of my go to places for a long lunch or dinner.
Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any day - go after 5 PM for $1 tacos every day. There are multiple locations across the Wilmington area but this one is about 10 minutes from the townhome.
25 locals recommend
Islands Fresh Mex Grill
260 Racine DrPerfect for Taco Tuesday or any day - go after 5 PM for $1 tacos every day. There are multiple locations across the Wilmington area but this one is about 10 minutes from the townhome.
Recently this restaurant moved from a food truck to a brick and mortar location. Their food truck was EXCELLENT! They took grilled cheese beyond the next level.
CheeseSmith
624 South 17th StreetRecently this restaurant moved from a food truck to a brick and mortar location. Their food truck was EXCELLENT! They took grilled cheese beyond the next level.
Delicious food with unique offerings and good nightly specials. Wednesday is $4 draft beer and we’ll drink night, Thursday is 1/2 off app day.
17 locals recommend
Platypus & Gnome
7205 S Front StDelicious food with unique offerings and good nightly specials. Wednesday is $4 draft beer and we’ll drink night, Thursday is 1/2 off app day.
Good place for a quick slice, take cash! That’s all that is accepted.
19 locals recommend
I Love NY Pizza
28 N Front StGood place for a quick slice, take cash! That’s all that is accepted.
My favorite pizza in Wilmington! Currently closed Sunday and Monday due to staffing shortages but on the way to Wrightsville and right next to Kohls.
27 locals recommend
Michaelangelos Pizza
9 S Lake Park BlvdMy favorite pizza in Wilmington! Currently closed Sunday and Monday due to staffing shortages but on the way to Wrightsville and right next to Kohls.
Good pizza, not exclusively a pizza place - a lot of Italian entrees are offered with daily specials. Look for seasonal drinks, very personable bar tenders!
Pizzetta's Pizzeria
1144 East Cutlar CrossingGood pizza, not exclusively a pizza place - a lot of Italian entrees are offered with daily specials. Look for seasonal drinks, very personable bar tenders!
I WISH there was one of these closer to the townhome. Stop in after a beer at the Salty Turtle or if you like wings with your beer, place an online order and they’ll deliver - it’s right across the shopping center from the Turtle.
23 locals recommend
Coastal Wing & Spirits Co.
108 Triton LnI WISH there was one of these closer to the townhome. Stop in after a beer at the Salty Turtle or if you like wings with your beer, place an online order and they’ll deliver - it’s right across the shopping center from the Turtle.
Groceries
This category lists grocery stores - you never know when you’ll need one of those! 😄
My FAVORITE grocery in the area! This store has a Beer Den with specials throughout the week. Stop in on Thursday, have a 1/2 price pour of a local pint, and sip as you shop.
Produce is always top notch, the craft beer selection is unmatched in the area, and the associates are crazy friendly.
Lowes Foods of Leland
1152 East Cutlar CrossingMy FAVORITE grocery in the area! This store has a Beer Den with specials throughout the week. Stop in on Thursday, have a 1/2 price pour of a local pint, and sip as you shop.
Produce is always top notch, the craft beer selection is unmatched in the area, and the associates are crazy friendly.
One of the two groceries closest to the townhome.
Well stocked with all the basics!
22 locals recommend
Food Lion
2601-A Castle Hayne RdOne of the two groceries closest to the townhome.
Well stocked with all the basics!
One of the two closet groceries to the townhome, meat lovers rejoice! The Pig has a reputation for having excellent meat.
Piggly Wiggly-Leland
112 Village Rd NEOne of the two closet groceries to the townhome, meat lovers rejoice! The Pig has a reputation for having excellent meat.
Swing in after Taco Tuesday at the Islands. This store has all the necessities and a decent wine and beer selection.
123 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
3501 Oleander DrSwing in after Taco Tuesday at the Islands. This store has all the necessities and a decent wine and beer selection.
Shopping
Shopping options
An open air shopping center boasting national chains such as Belk, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, Williams Sonoma, Game Stop, etc.
There are many dining options ranging from Japanese cuisine to pizza to ice cream and coffee shops.
143 locals recommend
Mayfaire Town Center
An open air shopping center boasting national chains such as Belk, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, Williams Sonoma, Game Stop, etc.
There are many dining options ranging from Japanese cuisine to pizza to ice cream and coffee shops.
Recently underwent major renovation, not too far from the townhome for rainy day browsing.
40 locals recommend
Independence Mall
3500 Oleander DrRecently underwent major renovation, not too far from the townhome for rainy day browsing.
Just Desserts
Desserts, desserts, desserts!
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A local ice cream shop with two locations - one downtown and one by the Mayfaire shopping center. Unique flavors prevail and include vegan offerings.
38 locals recommend
Boombalatti's Homemade Ice Cream
1005 N 4th StA local ice cream shop with two locations - one downtown and one by the Mayfaire shopping center. Unique flavors prevail and include vegan offerings.
A summertime beach classic - close to Wrightsville and a perfect way to end a hot summer night.
Dairy Queen (Treat)
5901 Oleander DrA summertime beach classic - close to Wrightsville and a perfect way to end a hot summer night.
Local cup-cakery with two locations, one downtown and one close to the college off of Racine.
15 locals recommend
The Peppered Cupcake
105 S Front StLocal cup-cakery with two locations, one downtown and one close to the college off of Racine.