Guidebook for Wilmington
Food Scene
Because of the smell of their waffle cones, it will be hard to not stop here when walking past. Most everyone comes for the many flavors of delicious ice cream they offer.
65 locals recommend
Kilwin's Chocolates
16 Market StBecause of the smell of their waffle cones, it will be hard to not stop here when walking past. Most everyone comes for the many flavors of delicious ice cream they offer.
Very popular for good reason. The food and service are some of the best in Wilmington.
186 locals recommend
Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrVery popular for good reason. The food and service are some of the best in Wilmington.
I had my favorite meal in Wilmington here. The food was just simply amazing.
29 locals recommend
Dock Street Oyster Bar
12 Dock StI had my favorite meal in Wilmington here. The food was just simply amazing.
Great food for breakfast and lunch. Operated by French family. Not open for dinner.
17 locals recommend
Our Crepes & More...
3810 Oleander DrGreat food for breakfast and lunch. Operated by French family. Not open for dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is also a restaurant, but the food isn't special. What make this place stand out are its location, outdoor seating, and frequent live music seemingly every day of the week.
35 locals recommend
Reel Cafe
100 S Front StThis is also a restaurant, but the food isn't special. What make this place stand out are its location, outdoor seating, and frequent live music seemingly every day of the week.
Second favorite bar in Wilmington that is tucked away and never packed. Great place for a drink when you aren't looking for a wild night.
13 locals recommend
Lula's
138 S Front StSecond favorite bar in Wilmington that is tucked away and never packed. Great place for a drink when you aren't looking for a wild night.
Take the tiny elevator or walk up 5 floors or stairs to get one of the best views of downtown Wilmington. This is a great place to view fireworks and catch the sunset.
23 locals recommend
Level 5 at City Stage
21 N Front StTake the tiny elevator or walk up 5 floors or stairs to get one of the best views of downtown Wilmington. This is a great place to view fireworks and catch the sunset.
My favorite bar in Wilmington. The drinks are good, and if you like playing pool or arcade games then you won't be disappointed. You can also find a huge jar of lollipops at the bar. For those of you familiar with the TV show Eastbound and Down ... this is Shaboom Shabooms.
37 locals recommend
Blue Post Billiards
15 S Water StMy favorite bar in Wilmington. The drinks are good, and if you like playing pool or arcade games then you won't be disappointed. You can also find a huge jar of lollipops at the bar. For those of you familiar with the TV show Eastbound and Down ... this is Shaboom Shabooms.
Sightseeing
Beautiful place to discover shops and restaurants, watch the sunset behind the battleship, and go for a run.
138 locals recommend
Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkBeautiful place to discover shops and restaurants, watch the sunset behind the battleship, and go for a run.
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEParks & Nature
A small but intimate trail located on UNCW's campus. Good place for a short walk. Just be sure to park in the visitor's parking lot.
Bluethenthal Wildflower Preserve
4855 Price DrA small but intimate trail located on UNCW's campus. Good place for a short walk. Just be sure to park in the visitor's parking lot.
Beautiful and large combination of gardens. You can come during a regular weekday or visit while a concert or Christmas event is happening. You won't be disappointed. Be sure to check out the Airlie Oak, the bottle chapel, the butterfly house, and the pergola garden.
234 locals recommend
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdBeautiful and large combination of gardens. You can come during a regular weekday or visit while a concert or Christmas event is happening. You won't be disappointed. Be sure to check out the Airlie Oak, the bottle chapel, the butterfly house, and the pergola garden.
Arts & Culture
If you are interested in learning about the distance and recent history of this area, then you definitely need to check out the Cape Fear Museum. I was pleasantly surprised how interesting the exhibits were.
87 locals recommend
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
814 Market StIf you are interested in learning about the distance and recent history of this area, then you definitely need to check out the Cape Fear Museum. I was pleasantly surprised how interesting the exhibits were.
Essentials
The ABC Stores are the only places in North Carolina where you can purchase bottles of liquor. No other items are sold here.
ABC Store
523 S 17th StThe ABC Stores are the only places in North Carolina where you can purchase bottles of liquor. No other items are sold here.
Food Lion
2601-A Castle Hayne Rd