Best Things to Do in Wilmington, NC

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Wilmington, located in New Hanover County in southeastern North Carolina, is a major port and popular seaside city of around 117,000 people. The area has been a film production hotspot since the 1980s, earning the nicknames "Hollywood East" and "Wilmywood" from the locals.

▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Visit Wrightsville Beach
01:19 - Explore Downtown Wilmington on a Trolley
02:01 - Stroll Wilmington's Riverwalk
02:36 - Battleship North Carolina
03:32 - Downtown Sundown Concerts
04:14 - Tour Wilmington on an Electric Bike
04:50 - Visit the Bellamy Mansion Museum
05:42 - Explore Poplar Grove Plantation
06:43 - Experience Beauty at Airlie Gardens
07:20 - Wilmington Brewery Scene
08:16 - Outro

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It is widely agreed that Wilmington, North Carolina, is one of the most attractive riverside cities in the country. When you visit Wilmington, you will find that there is a lot to see and do, in addition to the city's reputation for being easy to get to and having an atmosphere reminiscent of the countryside. There is a wide variety of things to do, see, and eat along the waterfront. Festivals are a major part of Wilmington's identity, and visitors flock to them year after year. Take a stroll along the Riverwalk and experience the city's top restaurants and nightlife while you're here.

One of the best things to do in Wilmington, North Carolina, is engage in the celebrations of Wilmington’s festivals. After a brief hiatus, Wilmington's various festivals have returned, filling the city with the music of happy natives and visitors alike. You could arrange your visit to the city just so and catch the NC Jazz Festival or the Cucalorus Film Festival if you schedule your trip accordingly.
Also on the list of best things to do in Wilmington, North Carolina, is getting a taste of the Wilmington brewery scene.

Wilmington, North Carolina, is known as "America's beeriest beach town," so it should come as no surprise that the state boasts more breweries than any other in the South. While in town, be sure to stop by Wrightsville Beach Brewery and Edward Teach Brewing, two well-known Wilmington breweries. To help you plan your trip to Wilmington, we've put together this video highlighting the city's best monuments and attractions.

Best Things to Do in Wilmington, NC

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[jchambers]

A lot of the beer footage was the Front Street Brewery, which has amazing food. Also, Airlie Gardens has something blooming, concerts and events and art exhibits all year. The Atlantic Ocean beaches are some of the most beautiful on the east coast. Wrightsville Beach is a barrier island nestled along side Wilmington. Other immediate neighbors are Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and the Fort Fisher Aquarium. Bald Head Island and Southport are a 45 minute drive or relaxing ride on the ferry boat system. The whole area comprises many possibilities of 10 to 45 minute wonderful day trips. This video is good, but please know there are many other amazing restaurants and art venues. (I used to live there for 34 years.)

[ezelectricbikerentals]

Thank you so much for the plug!!! Hooray (from EZ Electric Bike Rentals)!

[theonlybooktowrite]

I visited Wilmington a few years ago and loved the Water Cruise along the river. Also, the museum of the bizarre was a fascinating little place. It's also worth venturing down to the Carolina Beach boardwalk for drinks, snacks, beach walks, and more.

[joleenbegley]

Three of my sons went to UNC-Wilmington. I think it is a great campus and worth seeing.

[bryanlee]

Wilmington Brewing Company is the best brewery in town period. Should highly be featured on this video. Also, greenfield lake and amphitheater should be mentioned. The Pointe is great for different restaurants to check out along with shopping and a movie theatre!

[coastalkimcrouch]

Thank you for the video! I am a year round resident in Wilmington (and a realtor), and learned some things I didn't even know! Airlie Gardens is a favorite of mine, particularly Enchanted Airlie. This event sells out early every year, but if you are a member, you can get tickets early!

[drewlaney]

The Ironclad is awesome and tavern law is the best bar i have ever been to

[jenniferdiaz]

You should have spoken of Ms. Minnie Evans Garden.. I remember her fondly when I was a small child. Didn’t realize how important she was until I was an adult. Born and raised in Wilmington NC. Some things I miss dearly and some not so much.

[LarryStotts]

I'm FROM WILMINGTON...& I miss 😢

[rh]

Don’t forget:
Front Street Brewery
Dockside, Fish House, and Chicken in the Box restaurants
UNCW
Cameron Art Museum
Fort Fisher

[RobertSibert-hvzb]

No haven't visited yet but will real soon

[etimsam]

Beautiful video. I came on here trying to find out if there's palm trees in North Carolina. I actually didn't see it in this video, and I don't know what to make of it because when I googled states that have them it said North Carolina was one of them. Thanks for the upload, ViewCation, and hello from London-Ontario, Canada 😊

[revans]

My wife & I are going here end of April. Are there any pools around the beach that we may visit?

[disabled-sk]

My dad owns a company there. Mr beast wanted to shoot a vid there for 5k. My dad said yes, but Jimmy was rude. So yeah, didn’t happen 😅

[polly_sigh]

I live in Wilmington. Downtown Summer Concerts are no longer. Instead, there's a new big stage on the riverwalk, big acts are brought there, and they cost a lot. The free concerts for the locals just weren't good enough any longer for the business interests who just want to attract and entertain tourists and the rich folks who move here.

[Goldiegrlsmile]

Do u have any suggestions where we should stay? I'm planning a vacation there. Thnx

[NCGiantsfan]

Apparently the tram tours are closed now but the horse drawn carriage tours are worth doing

[kathrynleon]

You forgot to mention the Azeala festival

[lanepoovey]

So you’re telling me I live 8 mins from Wrightsville beach but I don’t live in Wilmington