Valentine’s Day
Looking for a romantic February getaway? This year, just add water for a weekend retreat to see and do for two in Wilmington and our island beaches. Enjoy special romance lodging packages and round out your romantic escape with things to do that are perfect for two including horse-drawn carriage rides, unique tours and a variety of restaurants with signature seafood and farm-to-table local dishes.
PACKAGES & DEALS
Wilmington
Romantic Getaway at Rosehill Inn Bed & Breakfast
Escape for a lovely two-night stay with your other half to the Rosehill Inn Bed & Breakfast. Featuring dinner for two and full breakfast each morning, the Romantic Escape Package can be customized to also include additional amenities including floral bouquets, bottle of champagne, wine or sparkling cider and fine chocolates.
Carolina Beach
Romance Package at Beacon House Inn
Wine and dine your significant other with a romantic getaway at the Beacon House Inn Bed & Breakfast. Choose your favorite wine - red, white or sparkling - to savor while enjoying a fresh floral arrangement. Round out the evening with a $50 gift certificate to one of three Carolina Beach restaurants: Coast Craft Cocktails & Calabash, Salt Fish Restaurant and Tiki Bar or Deck House.
Wrightsville Beach
Birds of a Feather at the Blockade Runner
Show your significant other how much they mean to you with a romantic getaway at the oceanfront Blockade Runner Beach Resort with their Birds of a Feather Package. Enjoy two nights of waterfront accommodations, a sweet treat in your room upon arrival, a scenic harbor cruise and a romantic wine-paired prix fixe dinner for two at EAST Oceanfront Dining. Treat yourself to breakfast in bed for the first morning and a Jazz brunch on Sunday along with a late check-out.
Shell Island Romantic Getaway
Escape with a seaside getaway to Wrightsville Beach and treat your significant other to a romantic weekend by the shore at Shell Island Resort. Enjoy oceanfront suites with beautiful guest rooms overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. With the Romantic Getaway Package, chocolate covered strawberries and a bottle of champagne are placed in your room upon arrival.
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THINGS TO DO
Events & Attractions
Round out your Valentine's getaway with perfect-for-two activities like a Romantic Carriage Ride through historic downtown Wilmington Feb. 11-14. Take in a performance at The Wilson Center with Cirque Mechanics Feb. 10 or Piaf! The Show Feb. 19. Laugh the night away with comedian Monroe Martin at Dead Crow Comedy Room Feb. 11-12. Visit local haunts with your loved one on a Hold Your Honey Tight Fright-Night Tour Feb. 11-12. Race through Wrightsville Beach with your special someone at the Valentine Run 5K, 10K or 15K Feb. 12. Enjoy live jazz music and explore new art exhibits at Cameron Art Museum Feb. 17.
Food & Drinks
Pair your romantic getaway with foodie fare throughout Wilmington and our island beaches. Savor award-winning cuisine at manna ave. 123, Wilmington's first and only restaurant to receive the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award. Indulge in coastal flavors created with locally sourced, in-season seafood at Seabird, captained by James Beard Best Chef Southeast semi-finalist Dean Neff. Pair delicious filet mignon or prime rib paired with a glass of wine from Lake Park Steakhouse's well-curated wine list. Take in spectacular ocean views while dining on sun-kissed shrimp or Carolina Crab Cakes at the Oceanic.
