Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington, NC offers a wide array of things to see and do. A water taxi ferries visitors to the famous World War II battleship, USS North Carolina. Hands-on exhibits at the Wilmington Children’s Museum nurture creative young minds. The Bellamy Mansion, a lavish, four-story, 22-room historic house museum, beckons visitors with its opulence. Historic Thalian Hall attracts internationally acclaimed musicians, actors and dancers.

Horse-drawn carriages still click down Wilmington, NC's old brick streets and riverboats cruise its 300-year-old harbor, but the past is only part of the coastal city's story. What was once a busy port teeming with markets, warehouses and the world's largest cotton exchange has become a lively spot for arts, shopping, family activities, fine dining and nightlife.

Cameron Art Museum’s glorious collections inspire art lovers, and vast Airlie Gardens’ acres of azaleas, camellias, freshwater lakes and massive live oaks provide a place to enjoy nature. Nicknamed “Hollywood East,” Wilmington is home to massive EUE/Screen Gems Studios, where movies, TV shows and commercials are filmed, and each fall brings indie gems at the annual Cucalorus Film Festival.  Welcome to Wilmington — we’re glad you're here!

February 2-4, 2012 The North Carolina Jazz Festival performance roster reads like a jazz who's who's who. Thursday night's Styles of Jazz features Grenoldo Frazier presenting a tribute to Nat King Cole; Nelva Houston and Herman Burney - Beauty & the Bass. The weekend all-stars include Harry Allen, John Cocuzzi, Adrian...read more

February 4, 5, 2012. Get a jump on the long N.C. growing season by viewing what's new in landscape design and know-how. Exhibits, vendors, lectures and demonstrations present innovative products, designs and techniques for improving home and business surroundings. You'll also find plenty of gift items that gardeners and landscapers would...read more

February 3-5, 2012. A beloved and much-anticipated event since 2003, the Wilmington Chocolate Festival returns in February 2012 even bigger and better as The Wilmington Wine & Chocolate Festival. The expanded festival also has a new venue, the Coastline Event center, 504 Nutt Street. The festival begins with a Grand Tasting...read more