Guidebook for Wilmington
Food Scene
They have amazing salads, steak and chicken. They are also located within walking distance, so it's awesome for a late night dinner!
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Rucker Johns Restaurant
5564 Carolina Beach RdThey have amazing salads, steak and chicken. They are also located within walking distance, so it's awesome for a late night dinner!
Great local burger joint. They have amazing portion sizes and great French fries!
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P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille
1437 Military Cutoff RdGreat local burger joint. They have amazing portion sizes and great French fries!
If you want seafood this is by far our favorite place! They have amazing pasta, crab cakes, blackened tuna and so much more!
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Cape Fear Seafood Company
140 Hays LnIf you want seafood this is by far our favorite place! They have amazing pasta, crab cakes, blackened tuna and so much more!
The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market StAmazing burgers, Mac and cheese and poutine!
Fish Bites Seafood Restaurant
6132 Carolina Beach RdThe best shrimp and grits in town!
Deck House
205 Charlotte AveAmazing atmosphere and delicious food!
Nikki's Gourmet & Sushi
6 S Lake Park BlvdPort City Java
5621 Carolina Beach RdSmoke on the Water
3704 Watercraft Ferry AveBeautiful views of the river!
Cozy and intimate inside seating, as well as an excellent porch with views of the river if you just want a drink! This is my favorite place to celebrate special occasions.
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Little Dipper Fondue
138 S Front StCozy and intimate inside seating, as well as an excellent porch with views of the river if you just want a drink! This is my favorite place to celebrate special occasions.
Excellent spot for oysters (depending on the time of year), crab legs, steam pots and lobster rolls. It is a small spot, so expect a wait, but I promise it will be worth it!
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Shuckin' Shack
6 N Lake Park BlvdExcellent spot for oysters (depending on the time of year), crab legs, steam pots and lobster rolls. It is a small spot, so expect a wait, but I promise it will be worth it!
Thai Spice
5552 Carolina Beach RdGreat Thai food, super close by!
This an awesome place to grab dinner with a view of the ocean. The tiki bar is located on a pier, so great for a relaxing drink!
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Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
1211 S Lake Park BlvdThis an awesome place to grab dinner with a view of the ocean. The tiki bar is located on a pier, so great for a relaxing drink!
Sightseeing
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEParks & Nature
Beautiful Live Oaks and great flowers depending on the season!
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Izindiza ze-Airlie
300 Airlie RdBeautiful Live Oaks and great flowers depending on the season!
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrCarolina Beach
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome local spot for grabbing a beer or two, they also have wine and some great outdoor seating!
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The Brewer's Kettle
4718 Oleander DrAwesome local spot for grabbing a beer or two, they also have wine and some great outdoor seating!
Very eclectic bar that features knick knacks from local venues. It is a great local spot!
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The Fat Pelican
8 S Lake Park BlvdVery eclectic bar that features knick knacks from local venues. It is a great local spot!
Awesome newer downtown drinking spot. They offer tons of beer and wine on tap in a pay by the ounce system.
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Pour Taproom
201 N Front StAwesome newer downtown drinking spot. They offer tons of beer and wine on tap in a pay by the ounce system.
Blue Post Billiards
15 S Water StThey offer a ton of games from basketball to pin ball!
Absolutely stunning views of downtown Wilmington and the Riverfront from 9 stories up!
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Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar
9 Estell Lee PlAbsolutely stunning views of downtown Wilmington and the Riverfront from 9 stories up!
Arts & Culture
Cameron Art Museum
3201 S 17th StLocal Art Museum
Entertainment & Activities
Wilmington's newest movie theater, and the closest to the house :)
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The Pointe 14
2223 Blockbuster RdWilmington's newest movie theater, and the closest to the house :)
Cardinal Lanes Shipyard
3907 Shipyard BlvdNearby bowling alley!
A fun experience if you haven't tried axe throwing before! Reservations recommended on their website: https://www.axesandalliesnc.com
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Axes & Allies
1122 S 3rd StA fun experience if you haven't tried axe throwing before! Reservations recommended on their website: https://www.axesandalliesnc.com
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6721 Market St