Welcome to Wilmington, North Carolina

Welcome to Wilmington, North Carolina

Located on the banks of the Cape Fear River, Wilmington is most famous for its Riverwalk district, which allows visitors to peruse shops and attractions on a mile-long stretch of path. The city is full of interesting festivals and attractions, such as Chandler's Wharf, a renovated 19th-century river wharf building, and the North Carolina Jazz Festival, a three-day festival featuring some of the world's best Jazz musicians.

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Sleep comfortably in your deluxe king suite at the Hampton Inn Medical Park or stay minutes from the beach at the Innkeeper Wilmington.

Chomp down on a succulent burger at PT's Old Fashioned Grille or dine at the refined Circa 1922. It's all here in our top restaurants list.

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Battleship North Carolina


Affectionately called the BB-55, the Battleship North Carolina is one of a few original battleships not scrapped from World War II. The ship participated in the Pacific Theater and earned 15 battle stars. Take a self-guided tour on this amazing piece of history docked in the Cape Fear River.

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