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Attractions & Activities
Wilmington, NC Attractions and Historic Sites Deliver Extraordinary Experiences. Discover an array of attractions and historic sites that supplement the vibrant pulse of coastal life and solidify Wilmington's place in history. Explore a battleship or the city's National Register Historic District.
Music & Nightlife
Operating since 1858, the facility hosts hundreds of film screenings and performance events annually, featuring musical genres ranging from pop to folk and jazz to country. As home to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), the city also attracts internationally acclaimed performers to Kenan Auditorium on the university's campus.
Tours & Cruises
Wilmington, NC Tours & Cruises See the sights, hear the history and embark on coastal adventures. Whether you're a history buff eager to explore authentic heritage, a craft beer enthusiast with a taste for unique brews, an epicurean who loves culinary tours, a film fanatic searching for famous movie and TV locations or an outdoor adventurer seeking new waters, Wilmington and its island ...
Seasonal Highlights
One trip to North Carolina's most accessible coastal destination will show you why we're the Best of the Carolina Coast. Explore the city's National Register Historic District filled with colonial- and Victorian-era homes, cafes, boutiques, speakeasies and rooftop bars and then stroll along our scenic Riverwalk for spectacular river views.
Island Beaches
Carolina Beach. Find free-spirited, laid-back good times in Carolina Beach, a family-friendly beach town with a downright fun personality. A vintage seaside boardwalk, a state park showcasing the famous Venus flytrap, miles of alluring beach, world-class fishing and colorful events and festivals all set the scene for your authentic Carolina Beach experience.
Shopping
Shopping in Wilmington's River District is an adventure all in itself. Discover new treasures in old buildings, including the 19 th -century Cotton Exchange's eight restored buildings with 30 specialty shops and restaurants connected by open-air courtyards.