Wilmington Riverwalk with Family

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Ultimate Itineraries and Guides For Your Stay

Whether you're traveling solo or with family and friends, this riverfront city and its nearby island beaches welcome you with open arms. From attractions and seasonal events to laid-back coastal charm, start planning your perfect getaway with these Wilmington itineraries and guides.

Kure Beach Kite Family

Summer

Mother & Daughter on Wilmington Riverwalk

Fall

Family walking up the Bellamy Mansion entrance stairs during Christmas

Holiday

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Winter

Airlie Gardens Walking Tour

Spring

Wilmington Skyline

Things to Do

Wilmington Guides & Local Tips

From hidden gems to local tips, our guides give you everything you need to explore Wilmington and its beaches like a pro.

The Half

Meet Andrew Dennison, Owner of The Half Sandwich Shop

Battleship North Carolina’s turret and cannons with naval flags under a clear blue Wilmington sky.

Meet Mary Ames Booker, Curator of the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA

Drone image of Live Oak Bank Pavilion with the Cape Fear in the distance

Live Oak Bank Pavilion: What to Know Before You Go

a marbled tiger shark tooth lays on a white seashell surrounded by seashells amongst the low tide at Wrightsville Beach

Where to Find Shark Teeth on the North Carolina Coast

TSITP Film Scene

The Summer I Turned Pretty: A Wilmington Guide to Cousins Beach

4x3 Copper Penny

Meet Brian Cadwallader, Co-Founder of Copper Penny

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Itinerary Ideas for Wilmington

Discover the best of Wilmington and its beaches with curated itineraries full of local flavor, things to do and insider information.

Solo kayaker in river

Plan the Perfect 3-Day Solo Trip to Wilmington

Riverwalk

7-Day Itinerary in Wilmington and Island Beaches

Kids playing on caboose at Railroad Museum

Three Days of Family Fun in Wilmington, NC

Welcome to Historic Downtown Wilmington Sign

A 3-Day Journey Through Wilmington’s History

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2 Full Days of Holiday Flavors for the Foodie

Holiday drone show over the Cape Fear River in historic downtown Wilmington. The drones lit up the sky with a North Carolina shaped display with a starfish on Wilmington.

Holidays on Water in 3 Days

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Events and Festivals in Wilmington

Discover the biggest events and festivals in Wilmington and its beaches with curated guides full of all the need-to-knows before you go.

Drone image of Live Oak Bank Pavilion with the Cape Fear in the distance

Live Oak Bank Pavilion: What to Know Before You Go

Music on the Crystal Pier in Wrightsville Beach, NC Oceanic Restaurant

Plan the Perfect College Graduation Weekend

Tour of Bellamy's Preserved Urban Slave Quarters

Black History Month Events Observe Wilmington’s African-American Heritage

Azalea Festival

A Complete Guide to the North Carolina Azalea Festival

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Valentine’s in Wilmington for Couples, Friends & Pets

Feast

A Full and Complete Guide to Feast

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