Guidebook for Wilmington
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The YMCA is around the corner from our house! Indoor and Outdoor covered pools, a gym, and great guest services make this a great place to work out.
Express Y
11 South Kerr AvenueThe YMCA is around the corner from our house! Indoor and Outdoor covered pools, a gym, and great guest services make this a great place to work out.
Want to experience one of the most decorated war battleships on the planet? We're lucky to have this piece of history docked in our port. It's haunted...but the feeling on board is friendly! Ahoy!
435 locals recommend
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEWant to experience one of the most decorated war battleships on the planet? We're lucky to have this piece of history docked in our port. It's haunted...but the feeling on board is friendly! Ahoy!
Check out great local art and get inked all at once! We have tattoos from here and each and every artist is great to work with. It's a very cozy and cool building and you are welcome to hang out!
Artfuel
2165 Wrightsville AveCheck out great local art and get inked all at once! We have tattoos from here and each and every artist is great to work with. It's a very cozy and cool building and you are welcome to hang out!
If you want a great Acupuncture treatment go see Kristin Althea at Red Lotus Acupuncture. She cured my knee problem in one visit. I'm addicted. Go here 100%.
30 locals recommend
Lumina Station
1900 Eastwood RdIf you want a great Acupuncture treatment go see Kristin Althea at Red Lotus Acupuncture. She cured my knee problem in one visit. I'm addicted. Go here 100%.
Arts & Culture
Wilmington attracts artists and musicians. The Cotton Exchange is a whole slew of galleries, kitschy stores and places to shop locally!
77 locals recommend
The Cotton Exchange
321 N Front StWilmington attracts artists and musicians. The Cotton Exchange is a whole slew of galleries, kitschy stores and places to shop locally!
Such a cool place! It just re-opened and is a bit sparse, but if you dig into the maps and letters on the while it's definitely worth the visit!
40 locals recommend
North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
204 E Moore StSuch a cool place! It just re-opened and is a bit sparse, but if you dig into the maps and letters on the while it's definitely worth the visit!
When it's time for Cucalorus, it's time for some serious talent and fun! 19 of their films have gone on to win Oscars!
Cucalorus
815 Princess StWhen it's time for Cucalorus, it's time for some serious talent and fun! 19 of their films have gone on to win Oscars!
Remember Firestarter or Dawson's Creek? (Cue Paula Cole Song) Maybe you're into the newer One Tree Hill. Take a tour of our claim to fame studios! Maybe sign up to be an extra too!
14 locals recommend
Screen Gems Studio
1223 N 23rd StRemember Firestarter or Dawson's Creek? (Cue Paula Cole Song) Maybe you're into the newer One Tree Hill. Take a tour of our claim to fame studios! Maybe sign up to be an extra too!
Catch your flicks here for a clean and newer vibe. They really need to do something about that dyed-blue fountain water out front though. I mean the Smurfs promotion is over folks.
44 locals recommend
Regal Mayfaire Cinemas
900 Town Center DrCatch your flicks here for a clean and newer vibe. They really need to do something about that dyed-blue fountain water out front though. I mean the Smurfs promotion is over folks.
Sightseeing
This beach was once known as the "Fun Spot of the South" and hosted big bands and parties! It's more relaxed now but hosts lots of tourists. Stroll on the South End of the beach and hunt for seaglass!
408 locals recommend
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrThis beach was once known as the "Fun Spot of the South" and hosted big bands and parties! It's more relaxed now but hosts lots of tourists. Stroll on the South End of the beach and hunt for seaglass!
Food Scene
The owners are incredibly friendly and kind. I haven't experienced a more local and down to earth place in Wilmington. Go in and meet the neighbors for a bite to eat or some freshly roasted coffee!
12 locals recommend
Folks Cafe
1201 Princess StThe owners are incredibly friendly and kind. I haven't experienced a more local and down to earth place in Wilmington. Go in and meet the neighbors for a bite to eat or some freshly roasted coffee!
Want a fun and laid-back stir fry experience? This is the place. Tons of choices for sauces. Super great place for young kids and the young at heart. 10% off for teachers, military, tattoos!
Flaming Amy's Bowl SHIPYARD
4418 Shipyard BlvdWant a fun and laid-back stir fry experience? This is the place. Tons of choices for sauces. Super great place for young kids and the young at heart. 10% off for teachers, military, tattoos!
Some guy ate over 12lbs. of burritos here to win the Burrito challenge! Salads, Burritos and a Salsa bar that's mild but tasty. This is a staple if you live here. Worth the adventure over there!
79 locals recommend
Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn WILMINGTON LOCATION
4002 Oleander DrSome guy ate over 12lbs. of burritos here to win the Burrito challenge! Salads, Burritos and a Salsa bar that's mild but tasty. This is a staple if you live here. Worth the adventure over there!
Only 30 minutes from WIlmington, you can make a fun day of exploring the quaint town of Southport, and grab some great seafood on the sea. Beer is by the honor code. Sunsets are a priority here!
109 locals recommend
Provision Company
130 Yacht Basin DrOnly 30 minutes from WIlmington, you can make a fun day of exploring the quaint town of Southport, and grab some great seafood on the sea. Beer is by the honor code. Sunsets are a priority here!
Nikki's Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
1055 Military Cutoff RdYum! Great sushi! This location rocks.
This is by far the best restaurant for seafood we've ever been to. Chef Keith is incredible!!! Take advantage of your time here in Wilmington and eat here. It's a bit pricey but very well worth it!
36 locals recommend
Catch
6623 Market StThis is by far the best restaurant for seafood we've ever been to. Chef Keith is incredible!!! Take advantage of your time here in Wilmington and eat here. It's a bit pricey but very well worth it!