Wilmington (North Carolina) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat city in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States
About Wilmington (North Carolina)
Wilmington was once the USA's third largest film and TV production site. Television shows (such asDawson's Creek,One Tree Hill, and HBO'sEastbound & Down) and movies (includingIron Man 3,The Crow,Blue Velvet, and Stephen King'sMaximum Overdrive) were filmed in Wilmington, but the stars, trailers and crews left a long time ago. The city is famous for its beaches, seafood, and historic plantations. As of 2020 , there were about 116,000 people residing in the city, with about 300,000 residents in the metro area. The racial makeup of the city is about 70% White, 26% African American, and the remainder other races. The cultural opportunities in Wilmington are endless; aquariums, museums, historical sites, festivals, libraries, film studios, theatres, and plantations can be enjoyed in this richl
Top Attractions in Wilmington (North Carolina)
Explore the best things to see and do in Wilmington (North Carolina):
- ★Airlie Gardens
- ★Battleship North Carolina
- ★Bellamy Mansion Museum
- ★Burgwin-Wright Museum and Gardens
- ★Cameron Art Museum
- ★Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
- ★EUE / Screen Gems Studio
- ★Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington
Where to Eat in Wilmington (North Carolina)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Circa 1922
- 🍴Dockside Restaurant & Marina
- 🍴East Oceanfront Dining
- 🍴Elijah's
- 🍴Fat Tony's Italian Pub
- 🍴Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn
Where to Stay in Wilmington (North Carolina)
- 🏨ARRIVE Wilmington
- 🏨Coastline Inn Best Western
- 🏨Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wilmington, NC
- 🏨Embassy Suites by Hilton - Wilmington Riverfront
- 🏨Fairfield Inn and Suites Wilmington/ Wrightsville Beach
- 🏨Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire
Wilmington (North Carolina) Travel Guide Sections
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