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| TURN WINTER BLUES TO COASTAL HUES |
| Escape to the coast this winter for new experiences and exciting events! Embrace the coastal sunshine with a ranger-led hike every Saturday in Carolina Beach State Park or on a guided Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walk at Greenfield Park, the third Saturday of each month. Race the scenic Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon as this Boston-qualifying event takes you from Wrightsville Beach to historic downtown. Find your rhythm at the North Carolina Jazz Festival. Savor local cuisine at the area's top restaurants during Port City Restaurant Week and then catch a comedy show at Dead Crow Comedy Room. View history with special after-hours tours at Bellamy Mansion Museum of History & Design, Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens and Latimer House Museum.
Mark Your Calendar:
- Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks – Jan. 20
- Latimer House Night Tour – Jan. 20 (offered monthly on the first and third Saturday)
- North Carolina Jazz Festival – Feb. 1-3
- Night Tour at the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens – Feb. 2 (offered monthly on the first Friday)
- Paranormal Investigation: Haunted Rooms of America @ Bellamy Mansion Museum – Feb. 3
- Port City Restaurant Week – Feb. 23 – March 3
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| Waterfront Places to Stay |
Finding waterfront stays in Wilmington and island beaches is easy with our guide! Stay directly on the water in a rented houseboat or enjoy a full-service hotel steps from the Riverwalk in historic downtown. Or enjoy a stay at one of downtown Wilmington's historic bed & breakfasts and visit nearby restaurants, boutique shops and museums. Opt for an oceanfront resort in Wrightsville Beach, or pair spectacular views with direct access to the Boardwalk in Carolina Beach. Recharge in the comfort of a vacation rental suite just steps away from the sand in Kure Beach.
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One weekend with four unique food and drinks events: Feast Wilmington is a brand-new premier festival celebrating Wilmington’s emergence as a top culinary destination. Taking place at Riverfront Park March 22-24, the inaugural festival will feature chefs from some of the area’s most-renowned restaurants including Seabird, Olivero, PinPoint Restaurant, Circa 1922, Kipos and more. Festival fun includes immersive chefs tables, craft brew and bite pairings, farm-to-table favorites, specialty drinks from top local mixologists, live music and more by the river.
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| WHAT'S NEW IN WILMINGTON |
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| Wilmington is ramping up new experiences, flavors to savor, events and more for visitors to do in 2024. From a cruise combining local history with popular book and television series to a guided pirate-themed family tour through historic downtown, new tour offerings abound in 2024. Savor flavors at new and noteworthy restaurants like G Prime Steak & Cellar, a luxury steakhouse from renowned Raleigh restaurateur Giorgio Bakatsias. Or check out The Ibis, a new hi-fi coffee and cocktail lounge. Discover all the new things coming to our destination this year and plan a trip to find your new favorites. |
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