Brett’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Relax at one of the premiere beaches in North Carolina! Our family LOVES going to the beach to play, swim, surf and hang out with friends!
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Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrRelax at one of the premiere beaches in North Carolina! Our family LOVES going to the beach to play, swim, surf and hang out with friends!
Enjoy almost 2 miles of relaxing walking along the Cape Fear River. Many restaurants and shops along the walk as well as a beautiful marina and outdoor concert venue!
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Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkEnjoy almost 2 miles of relaxing walking along the Cape Fear River. Many restaurants and shops along the walk as well as a beautiful marina and outdoor concert venue!
Our family loves checking out this museum to the memory and bravery of those who fought on this ship in World War 2. Go below deck to learn all about what life was like on this amazing battleship!
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USS North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEOur family loves checking out this museum to the memory and bravery of those who fought on this ship in World War 2. Go below deck to learn all about what life was like on this amazing battleship!
Bring your bikes or your walking shoes to enjoy this 15-mile trail that connects multiple parks and hot-spots throughout Wilmington. Get more info here: https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/gary-shell-cross-city-trail
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Cross City Trail
Cross City TrailBring your bikes or your walking shoes to enjoy this 15-mile trail that connects multiple parks and hot-spots throughout Wilmington. Get more info here: https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/gary-shell-cross-city-trail
Amazing family-owned surf shop. Pick up what you need to enjoy the beach or rent a bike or paddle board to enjoy Wrightsville Beach from a different point of view!
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Aussie Island Surf Shop
1 N Lumina AveAmazing family-owned surf shop. Pick up what you need to enjoy the beach or rent a bike or paddle board to enjoy Wrightsville Beach from a different point of view!
Best part of the park is that parking is free for the fist two hours, and you can use that time to walk “the loop,” which is the sidewalk path that will take you around Harbor Island, over the bridge to Wrightsville Beach and back. About a two and a half mile walk with GREAT views!
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Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrBest part of the park is that parking is free for the fist two hours, and you can use that time to walk “the loop,” which is the sidewalk path that will take you around Harbor Island, over the bridge to Wrightsville Beach and back. About a two and a half mile walk with GREAT views!
Food scene
A GREAT local burger joint! They have amazing, hand-cut fries seasoned with lemon pepper!
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P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille
1437 Military Cutoff RdA GREAT local burger joint! They have amazing, hand-cut fries seasoned with lemon pepper!
Grab a cup of coffee at the original location of this now national coffee shop that gives EVERYONE the chance to work!
It’s more than a cup of coffee!
https://www.bittyandbeauscoffee.com/
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Bitty & Beau's Coffee
4949 New Centre DrGrab a cup of coffee at the original location of this now national coffee shop that gives EVERYONE the chance to work!
It’s more than a cup of coffee!
https://www.bittyandbeauscoffee.com/
Who doesn’t love dollar tacos? After 5 pm you can grab up to 4 fresh tacos with a drink! Their burritos are pretty good, too. Islands is a tasty, inexpensive meal!
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Islands Fresh Mex Grill
260 Racine DrWho doesn’t love dollar tacos? After 5 pm you can grab up to 4 fresh tacos with a drink! Their burritos are pretty good, too. Islands is a tasty, inexpensive meal!
You have to try the Tropical Lightning IPA! Fun local brewery that always has something great to try!
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Wilmington Brewing Company
824 S Kerr AveYou have to try the Tropical Lightning IPA! Fun local brewery that always has something great to try!
We love this restaurant right on the inter coastal waterway. Watch the boats pass by as you enjoy fresh seafood!
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Fish House Grill
1410 Airlie RdWe love this restaurant right on the inter coastal waterway. Watch the boats pass by as you enjoy fresh seafood!
Coffee + the beach. Also, below the coffee shop is South End Surfshop where you can rent a surfboard to catch some WB waves!
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SUNdays Surf Cafe
708 B S Lumina AveCoffee + the beach. Also, below the coffee shop is South End Surfshop where you can rent a surfboard to catch some WB waves!
Yosake Downtown Sushi Lounge
33 S Front StGreat sushi downtown!
Our family’s favorite pizza in Wilmington (and I grew up in New Jersey, so I’m picky).
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Michaelangelos Pizza
9 S Lake Park BlvdOur family’s favorite pizza in Wilmington (and I grew up in New Jersey, so I’m picky).
Wrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander DrGood food and drinks close to Wrightsville Beach!
City/town information
Historical town less than an hour south of Wilmington. Enjoy the charm of the downtown area while tasting great restaurants and cute shops!
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Southport
Historical town less than an hour south of Wilmington. Enjoy the charm of the downtown area while tasting great restaurants and cute shops!
Downtown Wilmington has a ton of shopping, restaurants, nightlife, and bars! You could spend a couple of days exploring what downtown has to offer!
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Wilmington
Downtown Wilmington has a ton of shopping, restaurants, nightlife, and bars! You could spend a couple of days exploring what downtown has to offer!