Corey's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
This area is great to explore if you love history, because Wilmington has a lot of it. Being a port city which was once one of the largest cities in North Carolina you’ll find plaques with eye opening info on almost every corner. I hear there are some cool ghost tours too!
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Historic District
This area is great to explore if you love history, because Wilmington has a lot of it. Being a port city which was once one of the largest cities in North Carolina you’ll find plaques with eye opening info on almost every corner. I hear there are some cool ghost tours too!
Named one of the South's best beaches, the island is known for its clean, spacious beach and picturesque setting. Strolling the village-like town offers scenic views from surf to sound
Wrightsville Beach
17 Stone StreetNamed one of the South's best beaches, the island is known for its clean, spacious beach and picturesque setting. Strolling the village-like town offers scenic views from surf to sound
Just a few minutes drive from historic downtown, find this Eco-friendly frontier of innovation, shopping and dining constructed with shipping containers and re-purposed Quonset huts used in inventive ways. Housing everything from a podcast studio, coffee shop, Beer Alcove, a distillery, eclectic shopping and delicious restaurants, it also features an open courtyard with a group seating area. Cargo District East, the Wrightsville Avenue section of the growing urban district, includes a dog bar, restaurants and local shops. The District hosts special events like live music, Pop-up Markets and classes with resident or guest artists and vendors.
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The Cargo District
1605 Queen StJust a few minutes drive from historic downtown, find this Eco-friendly frontier of innovation, shopping and dining constructed with shipping containers and re-purposed Quonset huts used in inventive ways. Housing everything from a podcast studio, coffee shop, Beer Alcove, a distillery, eclectic shopping and delicious restaurants, it also features an open courtyard with a group seating area. Cargo District East, the Wrightsville Avenue section of the growing urban district, includes a dog bar, restaurants and local shops. The District hosts special events like live music, Pop-up Markets and classes with resident or guest artists and vendors.
Food scene
Great place to grab a coffee and sit back with a friend to soak up the vibe and enjoy some conversation or tune into your mobile device and get some work done.
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Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods
202 Princess StGreat place to grab a coffee and sit back with a friend to soak up the vibe and enjoy some conversation or tune into your mobile device and get some work done.
Wake N Bake Donuts - Wilmington
114 Princess StAll types of donuts, even vegan options.
Great authentic cuisine. you may want to call ahead and reserve a space. Walking distance from the condo.
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Savorez
402 Chestnut StGreat authentic cuisine. you may want to call ahead and reserve a space. Walking distance from the condo.
Great pizza and pub food. Walking distance to condo.
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Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub Downtown
125 Market StGreat pizza and pub food. Walking distance to condo.
Panacea Brewing Company
4107 Oleander DrCool vegan menu and great vibes
The Copper Penny
109 Chestnut StGreat pub foot and sports bar.
Clean Juice
917 Innovation DrAwesome nutrient dense menu of fresh food.
Yosake Downtown Sushi Lounge
33 S Front StGreat sushi lounge downtown.
Brooklyn Cafe
706 N 4th StMore donuts ;)
Amazing food! All vegan! You've got to try the Ruben. Tell them I sent ya !
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Sealevel City Gourmet
1015 S Kerr AveAmazing food! All vegan! You've got to try the Ruben. Tell them I sent ya !
Great Co-op to grab your groceries, smoothies, or hot foods to go.
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Tidal Creek Co-op
5329 Oleander DrGreat Co-op to grab your groceries, smoothies, or hot foods to go.
You can literally walk down the street to this place. You've just got to try it!
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Gelarto
18 S Water StYou can literally walk down the street to this place. You've just got to try it!
Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn WILMINGTON LOCATION
4002 Oleander DrThe name says it all.
The Bento Box Sushi Bar and Asian Kitchen
1121 Military Cutoff RdGreat sushi!
Nawab Indian Cuisine
129 S Stratford RdYou'll love this place!
Mellow Mushroom Wilmington - Downtown
208 N Water StRebellion NC
15 S Front StFront Street Brewery
9 N Front StPlatypus & Gnome
7205 S Front StPilot House Restaurant
2 Ann StThe George on the Riverwalk
128 S Water St
The Basics
319 N Front StKalethy Living
4719 New Centre Drive
Rx Restaurant and Bar
421 Castle StPort City Java
21-A N Front StCoquina fishbar
Great seafood and bar with great service
Pour Taproom
201 N Front Stso many beer options
Food that uses colors that are only born and hued here and the result is often very pure and often stunning.
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Food that uses colors that are only born and hued here and the result is often very pure and often stunning.
Ceviche's
7210 Wrightsville AveThe name says it all
Ruth's Chris Steak House
244 N Water StEntertaining
Dead Crow Comedy Room
511 N 3rd StCool comedy club within walking distance.
Wilmington Railroad Museum
505 Nutt StThe Cape Fear Museum, (shorthand for the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science), has been educating and entertaining visitors for well over 100 years. Founded in 1898, the museum is the oldest operating museum in North Carolina, and welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
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Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
814 Market StThe Cape Fear Museum, (shorthand for the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science), has been educating and entertaining visitors for well over 100 years. Founded in 1898, the museum is the oldest operating museum in North Carolina, and welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
Established more than 50 years ago, the 42,000’ square foot Cameron Art Museum is home to a wealth of treasures, which includes an outdoor historic Civil War site, a host of permanent exhibits from all over the world, and a rotating series of 6-8 exhibits to make every visit an opportunity to discover a new talent. The expansive museum also features an on-site café as well as an in-house art school, which can turn any trip into a full-day exploration or an opportunity to develop an individual creative side.
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Cameron Art Museum
3201 S 17th StEstablished more than 50 years ago, the 42,000’ square foot Cameron Art Museum is home to a wealth of treasures, which includes an outdoor historic Civil War site, a host of permanent exhibits from all over the world, and a rotating series of 6-8 exhibits to make every visit an opportunity to discover a new talent. The expansive museum also features an on-site café as well as an in-house art school, which can turn any trip into a full-day exploration or an opportunity to develop an individual creative side.
Great vibes at this wine bar which always features art, and often features artist by hosting open mics.
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Bottega Art & Wine
723 N 4th StGreat vibes at this wine bar which always features art, and often features artist by hosting open mics.
cozy music venue with whisky and craft beer offerings. Local and nationally touring acts play here most weekends.
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Bourgie Nights
127 Princess Stcozy music venue with whisky and craft beer offerings. Local and nationally touring acts play here most weekends.
The small but well-stocked Wrightsville Beach Museum of History is a charming little attraction that may not take very long to explore, but nevertheless presents a complete and fascinating portrait of this surprisingly long-standing beach town.
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Wrightsville Beach Museum of History
303 W Salisbury StThe small but well-stocked Wrightsville Beach Museum of History is a charming little attraction that may not take very long to explore, but nevertheless presents a complete and fascinating portrait of this surprisingly long-standing beach town.
The Children's Museum of Wilmington, located in historic Downtown Wilmington on Orange Street, is an ideal destination for adventurous kids who want a day full of imagination exploring the world of art, science, and even pirates! Designed for kids ages 1-10, the Children's Museum's mission is to inspire imaginative, independent thinking through hands-on, science, math and art experiences.
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Children's Museum of Wilmington
116 Orange StThe Children's Museum of Wilmington, located in historic Downtown Wilmington on Orange Street, is an ideal destination for adventurous kids who want a day full of imagination exploring the world of art, science, and even pirates! Designed for kids ages 1-10, the Children's Museum's mission is to inspire imaginative, independent thinking through hands-on, science, math and art experiences.
Sightseeing
Shopping, dining, history, great views, you’ll find it all here at the riverwalk.
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Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkShopping, dining, history, great views, you’ll find it all here at the riverwalk.
USS North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEAmazing history here.
Explore 67 acres containing formal gardens, wildlife, ten acres of lakes, more than 75,000 azaleas, the tall Airlie Oak which dates back to 1545, and a seasonal butterfly house all located two miles west of Wrightsville Beach. Walk the trails or ride a tram to discover landscapes where something is always in bloom. Join them for special events including Bird Hikes (Gardens open earlier), evening Summer Concert Series, and winter’s Enchanted Airlie featuring thousands of lights.
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Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdExplore 67 acres containing formal gardens, wildlife, ten acres of lakes, more than 75,000 azaleas, the tall Airlie Oak which dates back to 1545, and a seasonal butterfly house all located two miles west of Wrightsville Beach. Walk the trails or ride a tram to discover landscapes where something is always in bloom. Join them for special events including Bird Hikes (Gardens open earlier), evening Summer Concert Series, and winter’s Enchanted Airlie featuring thousands of lights.
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrThere’s something so relaxing about the beach views.
Carolina Beach
Another great beach in the area to explore.
Carolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdGreat if you want to do some light trailing.
Extending more than 1,200 feet into the Atlantic Ocean, Johnnie Mercers is the first concrete fishing pier in the state of North Carolina. Located in the heart of Wrightsville Beach, this is a year round "must visit" for everyone from walkers to anglers. Offering a tackle shop, seasonal snack bar and full bathrooms as well as a spectacular view, join them for special events like monthly Fishing Tournaments, Bird Outings and Ocean Swims.
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Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier
23 E Salisbury StExtending more than 1,200 feet into the Atlantic Ocean, Johnnie Mercers is the first concrete fishing pier in the state of North Carolina. Located in the heart of Wrightsville Beach, this is a year round "must visit" for everyone from walkers to anglers. Offering a tackle shop, seasonal snack bar and full bathrooms as well as a spectacular view, join them for special events like monthly Fishing Tournaments, Bird Outings and Ocean Swims.
Explore a chapter of Wilmington’s history with a visit to this former private home that was built in 1770-1771 and was converted to a museum in 1957. The Burgwin-Wright House Museum and Gardens is a stunning example of Georgian architecture,
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Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens
224 Market StExplore a chapter of Wilmington’s history with a visit to this former private home that was built in 1770-1771 and was converted to a museum in 1957. The Burgwin-Wright House Museum and Gardens is a stunning example of Georgian architecture,
Located in the heart of Downtown Wilmington, NC, the Latimer House Museum and Gardens is a stunning 1852 home that has been converted to a lovely museum where the 19th century lifestyle of Wilmington’s elite is on full display. Guests can view more than 600 period antiques which are housed within 14 rooms, stroll through pretty gardens that boast Victorian-era blooms and foliage, and even tour original servants quarters which have been carefully restored and preserved. With guided tours available year-round, the local history can be uncovered in-depth with a visit to this legendary local residence.
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Latimer House
126 S 3rd StLocated in the heart of Downtown Wilmington, NC, the Latimer House Museum and Gardens is a stunning 1852 home that has been converted to a lovely museum where the 19th century lifestyle of Wilmington’s elite is on full display. Guests can view more than 600 period antiques which are housed within 14 rooms, stroll through pretty gardens that boast Victorian-era blooms and foliage, and even tour original servants quarters which have been carefully restored and preserved. With guided tours available year-round, the local history can be uncovered in-depth with a visit to this legendary local residence.
Built just before the start of the Civil War, (1859-1861), the Bellamy Mansion is a stately historic residence that is filled with period antiques and furnishings, and which paints a portrait of what life was like for wealthy 19th century Cape Fear residents.
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Bellamy Mansion
503 Market StBuilt just before the start of the Civil War, (1859-1861), the Bellamy Mansion is a stately historic residence that is filled with period antiques and furnishings, and which paints a portrait of what life was like for wealthy 19th century Cape Fear residents.
Wellness
Blueberry Sage Massage & Yoga
1901 Masonboro Loop RdGreat massage therapist!
Heavenly Healing Massage and Reiki Services
219 Gores RowGreat massage therapist, close to condo!
Prana Salt Cave
7110 Wrightsville AveAmazing experience!
Native Salt Cave & Wellness
1540 S 2nd StWilmington Yoga
5329 Oleander DrYoga Salt
1540 S 2nd StAxis Fitness + Training Downtown
202 N Water StJust downstairs
Anytime Fitness
Bob King Drive24 hr fitness center
TF Fitness + Nutrition
11 S Kerr AveConvenience Store
DGX
250 N Water St