Sadgwar Family Home
15 N. 8th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-762-7074
Hours: Call for days and hours
of operation
Admission Charged
An African American Heritage
site
St. Stephen AME Church
501 Red Cross Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-762-9829
Hours: Call for additional
information
Admission Free
An African American Heritage
site
Haunted Pub Crawl
The Cotton Exchange
321 N. Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-794-1866
Hours: Open year round, call
for additional information
Admission Charged
Partake in an evening of
spirituous adventure on a journey to Wilmington's most vividly haunted pubs.
Revel in the seamy red-light district of yore & uncover startling truths of life
in a violent 18th century port city. From the disreputable obsession of the
merry wench Gallus Meg, to the barbarous haunts of a notorious madman, accompany
us on a fun-filled night of levity & libations!
Hollywood South on Location
Tours
Historic Downtown
Wilmington
Corner of Water & Market Streets
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-763-0288
Hours: Vary by season, call for
additional information
Admission Charged
Take a Magic Hour Walking Tour
through historic downtown Wilmington, the movie capital of the Southeast. Learn
about the "Magic of Making Movies" and "behind-the-scenes" tales from a Movie
Pro, tour actual locations from Dawson's Creek, One Tree Hill, Empire Records,
Ramblin' Rose, Domestic Disturbance, Black Dog, Sleeping with the Enemy, Matlock
and many more!
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-791-0666
Hours: Open May – September,
call for additional information
Admission Charged
Located between downtown
Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, Jungle Rapids is Wilmington’s coolest place
to play, offering something for the entire family.
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
800-523-2820
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
One of the oldest and most
beautiful theatres in America, THCPA has been in continuous use since it opened
in 1858. Forming the east wing of Wilmington's magnificent City Hall, the
facility hosts over 250 performance events annually. The complex houses three
performance venues, the Main Stage, the Grand Ballroom, and the Studio Theatre.
The Stadium Batting Cages
5570 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-791-9660
Hours: Call for additional
information
Admission Charged
Try your batting skill. It’s
fun for the whole family.
Wilmington Children's Museum
1020 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-254-3534
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sundays 1pm - 4pm;
Summer Hours: Open Mondays in June, July & August
Admission Charged
The Wilmington Children's
Museum stimulates children's imagination, curiosity and innate love of learning.
Wilmington Ice House
7201 Ogden Business
Lane
Wilmington, NC 28411
910-686-1987
Hours: Call for days and hours
of operation
Admission Charged
30,000 square foot ice-skating
and recreation center is located near Ogden Park off Market Street. It features
an NHL regulation sized ice surface, snack bar with viewing area, pro shop
stocked with the latest equipment and private rooms for birthday parties and
meetings.
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-798-7700
Hours: Vary by season, call for
additional information
Admission Charged
Savor the seasons year-round in
Wilmington's Historic Garden by the Sea. Airlie Gardens offers tranquility and
natural delights all year long. Take a meandering stroll back in time among
towering ancient oaks, southern magnolia and native palms. Wander along
freshwater lakes, spying on tree-perched egrets and gracefully circling swans.
Catch the sunset over scenic Bradley Creek and its ever-changing salt marsh.
Battleship North Carolina
Eagles Island
Wilmington, NC 28402
910-251-5797
Hours: Vary by season, call for
additional information
Admission Charged
Come aboard and experience the
North Carolina’s "Star Appeal". Because she is preserved just as she was in
World War II, the Battleship North Carolina has been the site for many dramatic
documentaries. This supporting actress received 15 battlestars for her
performance in WWII and will deliver an award winning performance for you.
Explore nine decks and see her new visual displays.
Bellamy Mansion Museum &
Gardens
503 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-251-3700
Hours: Call for days and hours
of operation
Admission Charged
Visit the Bellamy Mansion
Museum, one of North Carolina's premier architectural and historic treasures,
that offers tours, changing exhibitions on history and design arts, and an
informative look at historic preservation in action.
Burgwin-Wright Museum House &
Gardens
224 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-762-0570
Hours: Vary by season, call for
additional information
Admission Charged
Today, the Burgwin-Wright
House, beautifully restored, is one of the oldest museum houses in Southeastern
North Carolina. Visitors will enjoy the fine detail of the Georgian style
architecture, the 18th and early 19th century furnishings and stories of the
people who have lived in this house. The house is graced by a formal or parterre
garden, a terraced garden, and an orchard, all featuring appropriate plants and
trees.
Cape Fear Museum of History &
Science
814 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-341-4350
Hours: Call for additional
information
Admission Charged
Guests find more history, more
science and more fun at Cape Fear Museum!
Cape Fear Serpentarium
20 Orange Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-762-1669
Hours: Call for days and hours
of operation
Admission Charged
The Cape Fear Serpentarium
houses the world’s largest collection of Bushmasters and other reptiles from all
over the world.
Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington
Riverfront at Market
& Water Streets
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-794-1866
Hours: Vary by season, call for
additional information
Admission Charged
Join locally renowned actors
and ghost hunters on a journey into the depths of Old Wilmington. Traverse 270
year old alleyways littered with tales of pirates and cut-throats who frequented
Wilmington's bustling port. Stumble upon the south's most actively haunted homes
and landmarks, nestled quietly beneath the outstretched canopy of centuries old
live oaks, their cryptic limbs straining under the duress of thick clumps of
dangling Spanish moss. Hear the dismal accounts behind our most unfortunate
wretches and discover the poor lost souls that still linger in this fine city.
Hear tales past and present, including the most recent encounters with these
spirits (many of which have been experienced on past tours).
Greenfield Park & Gardens
Burnett Boulevard of South 3rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-341-7868
Hours: Call for additional
information
Admission Charged
Halyburton Memorial Park
4099 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
910-343-4750
Hours: Open dawn to dusk
Admission Free
Halyburton Memorial Park
contains a 58-acre nature preserve, a 1.5 mile walking and biking trail, picnic
shelters and playground equipment, and a unique environmental education and
events center.
Latimer House Museum
126 S. Third Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-762-0492
Hours: Call for additional
information
Admission Charged
The Latimer House, built in
1852 by local merchant Zebulon Latimer, has housed the Historical Society since
1963 and is currently open to the public as a house museum exemplary of
upper-class life in Wilmington during the Victorian period. With 14 rooms
containing over 600 historic objects (including furniture, jewelry, ephemera,
tableware, tools, and more), the Latimer House lets visitors step back in time
to a more elegant era.
Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum
3201 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
910-395-5999
Hours: 10am - 5pm Tuesday -
Saturday; 10:30am - 4pm Sunday
Admission Charged
The Louise Wells Cameron Art
Museum is dedicated to displaying the state's rich artistic heritage. The 42,000
sq. ft. Museum boasts 15 galleries, displaying a unique blend of artwork ranging
from 18th century paintings to 20th century ceramics, decoys, sculptures and
even computer generated art. After viewing the renowned permanent collection and
fascinating traveling exhibitions, stroll the 10-acres campus including the
Civil War Battlefield and Sculpture Park.
New Hanover County Arboretum
6206 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-452-6393
Hours: Call for additional
information
Admission Free
Poplar Grove Historic
Plantation
10200 US Hwy. 17
North
Wilmington, NC 28411
910-686-9518
Hours: 9am - 5pm Mon - Sat &
12pm - 5pm Sun
Admission Charged
Poplar Grove Plantation
preserves the homestead of a successful farming family, and the outbuildings and
crafts typical of a 1800s era working community. Poplar Grove is preserved
through the efforts of the non-profit Poplar Grove Foundation.
Tregembo Animal Park
5813 Carolina Beach
Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
910-392-3604
Wilmington Railroad Museum
501 Nutt Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-763-2634
Hours: Vary by season, call for additional information
Admission Charged
The Wilmington Railroad Museum
is dedicated to preserving the history of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and
the history of railroading in the southeastern United States. The Wilmington
Railroad Museum has an eclectic collection of displays, which you and your
children should find fun and educational.
Wilmington Trolley Company
Corner of Dock &
Water Streets
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-763-4483
Hours: Vary by season, call for
additional information
Admission Charged
Experience the Grandeur and
Charm of Old Wilmington with an 8 mile sightseeing trolley tour.
Cape Fear Riverboats, Inc.
101 South Water
Street Unit 1
Wilmington, NC 28402
800-676-0162
Hours: Call for reservations
and additional information
Admission Charged
'Welcome aboard!' is the motto
of Henrietta III's Captain and crew as they strive to offer the finest in
Southern hospitality. A favorite for locals and visitors.
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