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Trip Planner:   USA  /  North Carolina  /  North Carolina Coast  /  Wilmington  /  Downtown Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington

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The social and economic center of the region, Downtown Wilmington houses over 800 businesses, including museums, cultural facilities, and hotels. The neighborhood is also home to one of the biggest historical districts in the county. While exploring the area, you will have a chance to enjoy many different events, including walking and food tours. Check the website for the updated schedule of events and other practical information. Arrange to visit Downtown Wilmington and other attractions in Wilmington using our Wilmington online road trip planner.
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Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
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Downtown Wilmington reviews

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  • By Coastiemom94
    Lovely area. Right on the water. Lovely historical homes and buildings. Easy parking acess. Nice board walk on the water. 
    Lovely area. Right on the water. Lovely historical homes and buildings. Easy parking acess. Nice board walk on the water.  more »
  • By robertwA7554RA
    Walk the riverfront and return on Front Street. If you can't walk that far just go as far as you can. Quaint and peaceful. 
    Walk the riverfront and return on Front Street. If you can't walk that far just go as far as you can. Quaint and peaceful.  more »
  • By janielha
    We were there during the Fall Festival and really enjoyed the experience. I addition to the booths, we also visited several of the stores downtown and appreciated the atmosphere and small town feel. 
    We were there during the Fall Festival and really enjoyed the experience. I addition to the booths, we also visited several of the stores downtown and appreciated the atmosphere and small town feel.  more »
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Popular things to do in Wilmington

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Room Escape Game
Room Escape Games
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
Battleship North Carolina ©
Military Museum
Battleship North Carolina
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Airlie Gardens ©
Historic Site
Airlie Gardens
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Noni Bacca Winery ©
Winery / Vineyard
Noni Bacca Winery
4.7
Duration: 2 hours

Side trips from Wilmington

Airborne and Special Operations Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Airborne and Special Operations Museum
Fayetteville
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences ©
Natural History Museum
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Raleigh
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher ©
Aquarium
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
Kure Beach
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Room Escape Game
Room Escape Games
Jacksonville
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Duration: 1h 30 min

Hidden gems in Wilmington

Poplar Grove Plantation ©
Historic Site
Poplar Grove Plantation
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Cape Fear River ©
Water Body
Cape Fear River
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Beer Tasting / Tour
Beer Tastings & Tours
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Food Tour
Food Tours
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min

Historic Sites in Wilmington

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Wilmington National Cemetery ©
Historic Walking Area
Wilmington National Cemetery
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Wilmington Oakdale Cemetery ©
Cemetery
Wilmington Oakdale Cemetery
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
The Basilica of St. Mary ©
Church
The Basilica of St. Mary
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Forest Hills ©
Historic Walking Area
Forest Hills
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Breweries & Distilleries in Wilmington

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Broomtail Craft Brewery ©
Brewery
Broomtail Craft Brewery
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
Wrightsville Beach Brewery ©
Brewery
Wrightsville Beach Brewery
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Waterline Brewing Company ©
Brewery
Waterline Brewing Company
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Front Street Brewery ©
Brewery
Front Street Brewery
4.5
Duration: 1 hour

Nearby attractions in Wilmington

Green Light Escape Room ©
Room Escape Game
Green Light Escape Room
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
The Exit Games ©
Room Escape Game
The Exit Games
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
Wilmington Water Tours ©
Boat Rental
Wilmington Water Tours
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
Riverwalk ©
Landmark
Riverwalk
4.4
Duration: 2 hours

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Shamrock Sailing Adventures ©
Boat Tour
Shamrock Sailing Adventures
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Duration: 2h 30 min
Historic District ©
Neighborhood
Historic District
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex ©
Beach
Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex
Wrightsville Beach
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Downtown Wilmington ©
Neighborhood
Downtown Wilmington
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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