Downtown Wilmington, NC

Wilmington

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Wilmington which includes interior views, heritage elements and heritage architecture
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Wilmington featuring signage
Photo provided by Darlene Perrone
Photo provided by Darlene Perrone

Popular places to visit

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

4.5/5(304 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of North Carolina at Wilmington as part of your travels around Wilmington. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Eating dinner and watching the sunset on the Boardwalk in Wilmington, NC

Riverwalk

After visiting Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its festivals.

Riverwalk
Battleship North Carolina featuring heritage elements as well as a small group of people

Battleship North Carolina

4.5/5(241 reviews)

Take a tour of the lead ship of North Carolina-class battleships and learn about U.S. Navy history in a unique and adventurous way.

Battleship North Carolina
Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens

Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Wilmington. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, a theater with a story to tell in Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Bellamy Mansion Museum which includes a house, heritage architecture and a fountain

Bellamy Mansion Museum

4.5/5(40 reviews)

Follow curving paths in the lush Victorian-style gardens and explore this opulent mansion in the heart of downtown Wilmington, North Carolina.

Bellamy Mansion Museum

Other neighborhoods around Downtown Wilmington

Wilmington showing an administrative buidling

Riverfront District

While visiting Riverfront District, you might make a stop by sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.

Riverfront District
Wilmington showing an administrative buidling

Wilmington Historic District

4.5/5(584 area reviews)

Discover a national historic district featuring 875 contributing buildings, Queen Anne and Bungalow/American Craftsman style architecture, and notable landmarks like Bellamy Mansion and St. James Episcopal Church.

Wilmington Historic District
For the One Tree Hill fans out there.

Brooklyn Arts District

While Brooklyn Arts District might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

Brooklyn Arts District
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Northside

While there might not be top attractions in Northside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

Northside
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South Front District

South Front District might not have many top sights, but Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

South Front District
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Forest Hills

While Forest Hills isn't home to many top sights, Cape Fear Museum and Bellamy Mansion Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Forest Hills

Downtown Wilmington, NC