Wilmington, NC

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!

Airlie Gardens hosts a popular concert series the first and third Friday evening of each month. Enjoy two hours of  music (jazz, dance, blues) while relaxing in these lovely Southern gardens. Bring a picnic and a blanket, but no pets, please. Alcohol is permitted, and wine is available for purchase. Concerts begin...read more

Monday, May 28, 2012. 5:45 PM. Remember those who gave their lives in service by honoring them at the Battleship's traditional Memorial Day Observance featuring a guest speaker, an all-service Color Guard, a 21-Gun salute by the Marine Corps Honor Guard, a military band, Taps and a memorial wreath. The event...read more

May 18-20, 2012. The Greek Festival is a wonderful opportunity to sample homemade moussaka, baklava and other Greek delicacies. Live Greek music, cultural presentations, souvenirs, a church tour and a Greek-style marketplace round out the celebration. There is an admission fee and fees charged for food and drink. The festival opens...read more