Wilmington, N.C. - August 20, 2026 - The Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce that The C.W. Worth House Bed & Breakfast in Wilmington, North Carolina, was recently voted as the #1 Best Bed and Breakfast, according to the 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest sponsored by USA TODAY.
The C.W. Worth House Bed & Breakfast, Wilmington’s longest-operating B&B, is housed in a historic Queen Ann style home (c. 1893). This marks the fourth consecutive year that C.W. Worth House B&B appears on the USA TODAY 10Best list (#1 in 2026, 2025 & 2023; #4 in 2024).
“The Wilmington and Beaches CVB applauds the C.W. Worth House B&B for maintaining its number one spot in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest for Best Bed and Breakfast,” states Kim Hufham, President/CEO of the New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority. “This national recognition for four consecutive years is a testament to the innkeepers’ commitment to excellence and shines a spotlight on Wilmington’s bed-and-breakfast inns.”
Upon purchasing the C.W. Worth House Bed & Breakfast in February 2022, Jeff Mason and Jennifer Blomberg completely remodeled the inn and added modern conveniences throughout the home. The back lawn includes an inviting fire pit and water garden. There’s also a third-floor game space with a billiards table. As a guest, travelers are treated to a full gourmet breakfast and complimentary evening wine social hour. The C.W. Worth House is located just three short blocks from the pedestrian-friendly Wilmington Riverwalk with easy access to more than 200 shops, restaurants, attractions, and tours. For more information about C.W. Worth House Bed & Breakfast, visit https://worthhouse.com.
“Winning the number one spot again this year—and staying at the top every year since 2023—is an absolute thrill and an incredible honor," states innkeepers Jeff Mason and Jennifer Blomberg. "Creating an unforgettable stay with warm, personalized service where modern luxury meets historic character is a daily labor of love for us. We are deeply grateful to our guests and the Wilmington community, whose continued support keeps us at the top."
Nominees for all categories of USA TODAY 10Best awards are chosen by a panel of relevant experts which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY; editors from 10Best.com; relevant expert contributors; and sources for both these media and other Gannett properties. The nomination panel for each award category is displayed on its associated contest page. All voting is digital and the 10Best Readers’ Choice Award contest is accessible on the 10Best.com website. For a full list of Best Bed and Breakfast nominees and their final rankings, visit https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-bed-and-breakfast.
The New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority (TDA), d/b/a Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau, markets and develops the county and its communities’ leisure and group travel experiences for economic growth and quality of place.
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