Guidebook for Wilmington

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Guidebook for Wilmington

Food Scene

This is my most favorite Mexican restaurant in town! I love the steak fajita quesadilla!
15 locals recommend
El Cerro Grande Mexican Restaurant
341 S College Rd
15 locals recommend
This is my most favorite Mexican restaurant in town! I love the steak fajita quesadilla!
There are two locations - one is in downtown Wilmington (16 South Front St), and the other is located at 1055 Military Cutoff Rd. This information was taken directly from the Nikki's facebook page: "Nikki’s sushi chef’s are dedicated to providing the freshest fish possible for our incredible sushi dishes. Specials are created daily in fun and flavorful combinations, ranging from nigiri and sashimi to rolls wrapped in cucumber."
13 locals recommend
Nikki's Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
1055 Military Cutoff Rd
13 locals recommend
There are two locations - one is in downtown Wilmington (16 South Front St), and the other is located at 1055 Military Cutoff Rd. This information was taken directly from the Nikki's facebook page: "Nikki’s sushi chef’s are dedicated to providing the freshest fish possible for our incredible sushi dishes. Specials are created daily in fun and flavorful combinations, ranging from nigiri and sashimi to rolls wrapped in cucumber."
I dine here often! Especially on Tuesdays evenings! Ask for Laney if she is there - she's my favorite waitress! Be sure to let her know that I sent you! This place has awesome American style food! I love their club sandwich and crinkle cut french fries. Every Tuesday, from 5pm-9pm, the menu is half price. You can get a club sandwich with fries for $4.50! You can't beat that deal! They also have wings for 59 cents each, and boneless wings or 79 cents each (Tuesday nights). I try and go every single Tuesday! Love this place!
Katy's Grill and Bar
1054 S College Rd
I dine here often! Especially on Tuesdays evenings! Ask for Laney if she is there - she's my favorite waitress! Be sure to let her know that I sent you! This place has awesome American style food! I love their club sandwich and crinkle cut french fries. Every Tuesday, from 5pm-9pm, the menu is half price. You can get a club sandwich with fries for $4.50! You can't beat that deal! They also have wings for 59 cents each, and boneless wings or 79 cents each (Tuesday nights). I try and go every single Tuesday! Love this place!
This is a great local establishment that I frequent for breakfast! Ask for one of my most favorite two waitresses - Shay or Becky! Tell them I sent you and they will be sure to take extra good care of you! They have a great lunch too!
8 locals recommend
Jimbo's Breakfast & Lunch
1529 S College Rd
8 locals recommend
This is a great local establishment that I frequent for breakfast! Ask for one of my most favorite two waitresses - Shay or Becky! Tell them I sent you and they will be sure to take extra good care of you! They have a great lunch too!
The best confections you will ever enjoy! Chocolates, Fudge & Ice Cream! 16 Market St (Downtown Wilmington)
65 locals recommend
Kilwin's Chocolates
16 Market St
65 locals recommend
The best confections you will ever enjoy! Chocolates, Fudge & Ice Cream! 16 Market St (Downtown Wilmington)
Try our all house made high end bar food. Full bar, craft beer and a thoughtful wine list. 122 Market St www.theforkncork.com
91 locals recommend
The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market St
91 locals recommend
Try our all house made high end bar food. Full bar, craft beer and a thoughtful wine list. 122 Market St www.theforkncork.com
Casual American Grill & Oyster Bar. Located on the banks of the Cape Fear River in Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC. Since 1984, Elijah's has been Wilmington, North Carolina's premier outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of the best sunsets Wilmington has to offer.
85 locals recommend
Elijah's
2 Ann St
85 locals recommend
Casual American Grill & Oyster Bar. Located on the banks of the Cape Fear River in Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC. Since 1984, Elijah's has been Wilmington, North Carolina's premier outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of the best sunsets Wilmington has to offer.
Dine on the Pier! Dine on the Atlantic Ocean!
132 locals recommend
Oceanic
703 S Lumina Ave
132 locals recommend
Dine on the Pier! Dine on the Atlantic Ocean!
Dine on the Intracoastal Waterway at Wrightsville Beach! Excellent fare!
112 locals recommend
Bluewater Grill
4 Marina St
112 locals recommend
Dine on the Intracoastal Waterway at Wrightsville Beach! Excellent fare!
Authentic, delicious Panamanian food!
115 locals recommend
Ceviche's
7210 Wrightsville Ave
115 locals recommend
Authentic, delicious Panamanian food!
Henry's
2508 Independence Blvd
Hilton Riverside Hotel, Downtown Wilmington
12 locals recommend
Ruth's Chris Steak House
244 N Water St
12 locals recommend
Hilton Riverside Hotel, Downtown Wilmington
Overlooking the Cape Fear River and Riverwalk! www.pilothouserest.com
46 locals recommend
Pilot House Restaurant
2 Ann St
46 locals recommend
Overlooking the Cape Fear River and Riverwalk! www.pilothouserest.com
LOCAL FAVORITE! AUTHENTIC THAI & VIETNAMESE ASIAN RESTAURANT! https://www.indochinewilmington.com/
186 locals recommend
Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne Dr
186 locals recommend
LOCAL FAVORITE! AUTHENTIC THAI & VIETNAMESE ASIAN RESTAURANT! https://www.indochinewilmington.com/
29 locals recommend
Dock Street Oyster Bar
12 Dock St
29 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

This information was taken directly from the Airlie Gardens website: "Airlie Gardens, a premiere garden of the coastal South features 67 acres of walking paths, formal gardens, seasonal blooms, mighty live oaks, historic structures, and contemporary sculpture. A member of the North Carolina Birding Trail, and it's diverse ecosystems provide unique habitats for a variety of colorful wildlife." http://airliegardens.org/
234 locals recommend
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Rd
234 locals recommend
This information was taken directly from the Airlie Gardens website: "Airlie Gardens, a premiere garden of the coastal South features 67 acres of walking paths, formal gardens, seasonal blooms, mighty live oaks, historic structures, and contemporary sculpture. A member of the North Carolina Birding Trail, and it's diverse ecosystems provide unique habitats for a variety of colorful wildlife." http://airliegardens.org/
Have a 4 wheel drive vehicle? Drive out on the beach at Freeman Park in Carolina Beach! Click on their website for more details! https://www.carolinabeach.org/visitors/freeman_park/index.php
97 locals recommend
Freeman Park
1800 Canal Dr
97 locals recommend
Have a 4 wheel drive vehicle? Drive out on the beach at Freeman Park in Carolina Beach! Click on their website for more details! https://www.carolinabeach.org/visitors/freeman_park/index.php
My most favorite city park! http://www.halyburtonpark.com/
17 locals recommend
Halyburton Park
4099 S 17th St
17 locals recommend
My most favorite city park! http://www.halyburtonpark.com/
Another one of my most favorite parks! 1.55 mile walking trail Hours of Operation: 8am-10pm
70 locals recommend
Long Leaf Park
314 Pine Grove Dr
70 locals recommend
Another one of my most favorite parks! 1.55 mile walking trail Hours of Operation: 8am-10pm
https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/parks
99 locals recommend
Greenfield Park
1739 Burnett Blvd
99 locals recommend
https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/parks
Click on the link below to see the parking information for Wrightsville Beach. http://www.wrightsvillebeachnc411.com/parking-info.html
408 locals recommend
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway Dr
408 locals recommend
Click on the link below to see the parking information for Wrightsville Beach. http://www.wrightsvillebeachnc411.com/parking-info.html

Entertainment & Activities

Wilmington's 2018 NC Azalea Festival is April 11 - 15th! Don't miss it! Check out their website for all of the details! http://ncazaleafestival.org/ Book your room at Heather's Hideaway today!
6 locals recommend
North Carolina Azalea Festival
5725 Oleander Dr
6 locals recommend
Wilmington's 2018 NC Azalea Festival is April 11 - 15th! Don't miss it! Check out their website for all of the details! http://ncazaleafestival.org/ Book your room at Heather's Hideaway today!
Love snakes? Then you have to visit the Cape Fear Serpentarium! http://www.capefearserpentarium.com/
8 locals recommend
Cape Fear Serpentarium
8 locals recommend
Love snakes? Then you have to visit the Cape Fear Serpentarium! http://www.capefearserpentarium.com/
Love this place! http://www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Rd
550 locals recommend
Love this place! http://www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher
Water park!!! Go-carts and more! http://junglerapids.com/
138 locals recommend
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander Dr
138 locals recommend
Water park!!! Go-carts and more! http://junglerapids.com/
http://www.thalianhall.org/ Be sure to check out all the events happening at Thalian Hall while you are here!
101 locals recommend
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St
101 locals recommend
http://www.thalianhall.org/ Be sure to check out all the events happening at Thalian Hall while you are here!
http://www.stnicholasgreekfest.com/ Be sure to check out the St. Nicholas Greek Festival in mid May every year!
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
608 College Road
http://www.stnicholasgreekfest.com/ Be sure to check out the St. Nicholas Greek Festival in mid May every year!
Take a cruise on the Cape Fear River! Departs from Downtown Wilmington at "The Barge". 106 S. Water St
23 locals recommend
Cape Fear Spice Merchants
20 Market St
23 locals recommend
Take a cruise on the Cape Fear River! Departs from Downtown Wilmington at "The Barge". 106 S. Water St
10 locals recommend
Tregembo Animal Park
5811 Carolina Beach Rd
10 locals recommend

Essentials

Very close to the house, and my favorite grocery store! We also have a Publix, Lowes Foods, Aldi's and Food Lion very close by!
123 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
3501 Oleander Dr
123 locals recommend
Very close to the house, and my favorite grocery store! We also have a Publix, Lowes Foods, Aldi's and Food Lion very close by!
6 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Pine Valley
716 Bragg Dr
6 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
ALDI
7954 Market St
12 locals recommend
99 locals recommend
Food Lion
6400-1 Carolina Beach Rd
99 locals recommend
Lowes Foods on Pine Grove Drive
805 Pine Grove Dr

Arts & Culture

113 locals recommend
Bellamy Mansion
503 Market St
113 locals recommend

Getting Around

10 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6721 Market St
10 locals recommend

Shopping

http://www.shopcottonexchange.com/ Shopping & Dining in downtown Wilmington! Neat little stores!
77 locals recommend
The Cotton Exchange
321 N Front St
77 locals recommend
http://www.shopcottonexchange.com/ Shopping & Dining in downtown Wilmington! Neat little stores!
24 N Front St (downtown Wilmington) Arts, Gifts and more!
Crescent Moon
24 N Front St
24 N Front St (downtown Wilmington) Arts, Gifts and more!
Spices, Teas and Gifts! Love this store! 20 Market St (downtown Wilmington)
23 locals recommend
Cape Fear Spice Merchants
20 Market St
23 locals recommend
Spices, Teas and Gifts! Love this store! 20 Market St (downtown Wilmington)
Located in The Cotton Exchange downtown. Featuring smooth rich flavors of Aged Balsamic Vinegars, an extensive variety of Infused & Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oils, a unique assortment of Hand Stuffed Olives, Olive Spreads and much more! www.beacholiveoils.com
The Olive Shoppe
331 N Front St
Located in The Cotton Exchange downtown. Featuring smooth rich flavors of Aged Balsamic Vinegars, an extensive variety of Infused & Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oils, a unique assortment of Hand Stuffed Olives, Olive Spreads and much more! www.beacholiveoils.com
One of a kind shopping experience! With more than 100 artisans and retailers filling 8,500 square feet with their wares, Blue Moon Gift Shops is a premiere shopping destination for locals and tourists!
17 locals recommend
Blue Moon Gift Shops
203 Racine Dr
17 locals recommend
One of a kind shopping experience! With more than 100 artisans and retailers filling 8,500 square feet with their wares, Blue Moon Gift Shops is a premiere shopping destination for locals and tourists!
Shopping Village by the Beach. Apparel, food and spirits, arts, gifts and decor, health & beauty and more!
30 locals recommend
Lumina Station
1900 Eastwood Rd
30 locals recommend
Shopping Village by the Beach. Apparel, food and spirits, arts, gifts and decor, health & beauty and more!
60,000 sq. ft! Home Decor Superstore!
New River Pottery
5744 Market St
60,000 sq. ft! Home Decor Superstore!
www.facebook.com/honeybeefashionandgifts
22 locals recommend
Bumble Bee Market
330 N New River Dr
22 locals recommend
www.facebook.com/honeybeefashionandgifts