Guidebook for Wilmington
Sightseeing
It is a nice ride through Carolina Beach and Kure Beach to get there and it is a wonderful Aquarium.
900 Loggerhead Rd
900 Loggerhead RoadIt is a nice ride through Carolina Beach and Kure Beach to get there and it is a wonderful Aquarium.
If you like history and have never been on a battleship this is a great experience only 5 minutes away from your stay
1 Battleship Rd NE
1 Battleship Road NortheastIf you like history and have never been on a battleship this is a great experience only 5 minutes away from your stay
Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier
23 E Salisbury StGreat Pier Fishing and Sightseeing
Shell Island Resort
2700 N Lumina Avegreat place to walk on the beach
Food Scene
Elijah's
2 Ann StWonderful Riverfront dining
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
127 N Front StGreat bar & Seafood
This is a great restaurant in the downtown area. I recommend "The Bird" as an entree. Pricing is fair and the atmosphere is quaint.
77 locals recommend
The Basics
319 N Front StThis is a great restaurant in the downtown area. I recommend "The Bird" as an entree. Pricing is fair and the atmosphere is quaint.
I have not eaten at this restaurant but it has gotten amazing reviews. I know the Chef and he prides himself in his work. I have been in the restaurant and it is a delightful atmosphere.
36 locals recommend
Catch
6623 Market StI have not eaten at this restaurant but it has gotten amazing reviews. I know the Chef and he prides himself in his work. I have been in the restaurant and it is a delightful atmosphere.
Jerry's is one of the classic Restaurants in town for a romantic date. Very intimate and the food is wonderful.
9 locals recommend
Jerry's Food Wine and Spirits
7220 Wrightsville AveJerry's is one of the classic Restaurants in town for a romantic date. Very intimate and the food is wonderful.
Havana's has a very appealing atmosphere with a variety of food options
21 locals recommend
Famous Toastery of Wilmington
6722 Wrightsville AveHavana's has a very appealing atmosphere with a variety of food options
Havana’s Restaurant
1 N Lake Park BlvdGreat atmosphere & food with outdoor dining
Osteria Cicchetti
1125 Military Cutoff RdWonderful Atmosphere with excellent Italian food.
This is a very gourmet, upper end restaurant with excellent food
73 locals recommend
Rx Restaurant and Bar
421 Castle StThis is a very gourmet, upper end restaurant with excellent food
Wonderful atmosphere with an old world feel. Semi fine dining with Tapas
79 locals recommend
Circa 1922
8 N Front StWonderful atmosphere with an old world feel. Semi fine dining with Tapas
Riverboat Landing
2 Market StAmazing atmosphere with second story outdoor seating viewing the river.
It is a secret to most, but the food is always fresh and very tasty.
15 locals recommend
Chinese Double Happiness Restaurant
4403 Wrightsville AveIt is a secret to most, but the food is always fresh and very tasty.
It is a place where the locals go for excellent food at an affordable price. Awesome desserts!
67 locals recommend
Sweet n Savory Cafe
1611 Pavilion PlIt is a place where the locals go for excellent food at an affordable price. Awesome desserts!
Port Land Grille
1908 Eastwood RdConsidered fine dining. A excellent place to get a steak!
This is a local favorite for breakfast, but you have to get there early on the weekends!
23 locals recommend
Lawson Gray, LLC
622 S 2nd StThis is a local favorite for breakfast, but you have to get there early on the weekends!
Port City Pottery And Fine Crafts
300 N Front StGreat local coffee shop
Chops Deli
130 N Front StThis place has the best Sandwiches!
Shopping
Independence Mall
3500 Oleander DrWilmington's Mall that offers upwards of a 100 stores
This is a great place to get a one of a kind gifts that benefit at-risk youth. During after school program kids make the gift then sell in retail shop.
Kids Making It
617 Castle StThis is a great place to get a one of a kind gifts that benefit at-risk youth. During after school program kids make the gift then sell in retail shop.
Arts & Culture
This is a wonderful place to catch a movie and do some shopping & diner
143 locals recommend
Mayfaire Town Center
This is a wonderful place to catch a movie and do some shopping & diner
Essentials
Harris Teeter
3501 Oleander DrHas everything you need
Trader Joe's
1437 S College RdGreat grocery store
Everything Else
This is the place if you like micro brew. Brand new location with hip atmosphere.
52 locals recommend
Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve
1007 N 4th StThis is the place if you like micro brew. Brand new location with hip atmosphere.
Great start to an evening with wonderful wine selection.
25 locals recommend
The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar
29 S Front StGreat start to an evening with wonderful wine selection.