Tricia’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NECarolina Beach State Park
1010 State Park RdGreat easy hikes to enjoy
Bellamy Mansion
503 Market StBurgwin-Wright House and Gardens
224 Market StParking can get tricky, best to get out there early, but beautiful beach
408 locals recommend
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrParking can get tricky, best to get out there early, but beautiful beach
Carolina Beach
More family friendly of local beaches
Beautiful beach, easier parking situation but a bit more of a hike to get to
84 locals recommend
Kure Beach
Beautiful beach, easier parking situation but a bit more of a hike to get to
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SNorth Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdFood scene
The Basics
319 N Front StGreat food, cute ambiance, in the cotton exchange
Savorez
402 Chestnut StKiller food, small place so not super great for groups but delish!
Super cute wine bar with great tapas, good romantic ambiance
25 locals recommend
The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar
29 S Front StSuper cute wine bar with great tapas, good romantic ambiance
Platypus & Gnome
7205 S Front StUnique cuts of meat for a more adventurous palate
Great bottle shop with fire pits and great outdoor space for a sunny afternoon
52 locals recommend
Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve
1007 N 4th StGreat bottle shop with fire pits and great outdoor space for a sunny afternoon
The Brewer's Kettle
4718 Oleander DrGood vibe, have a beer or wine and hang out
Great vibe, Sundays have Blue Grass and fun times. Great indoor and outdoor spaces. Also has a taco joint in the back Block Taco that is reallllllyyyy goood
126 locals recommend
Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield StGreat vibe, Sundays have Blue Grass and fun times. Great indoor and outdoor spaces. Also has a taco joint in the back Block Taco that is reallllllyyyy goood
The Second Glass
1540 S 2nd StGreat romantic atmosphere, great bites and great wine
If you're going to have a "cheat day" this is your spot, killer burgers. Not diet friendly
91 locals recommend
The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market StIf you're going to have a "cheat day" this is your spot, killer burgers. Not diet friendly
Sealevel City Gourmet
1015 S Kerr AveGreat Vegan food with good vibes
Panacea Brewing Company
4107 Oleander DrKombucha brewery, cool vibe good vegetarian/vegan bites
Johnny Lukes
5500 Market StGreat pizza, recommend the NY White (if you like garlic and lots of cheese)
19 locals recommend
I Love NY Pizza
28 N Front StGreat pizza, recommend the NY White (if you like garlic and lots of cheese)
Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrAmazing atmosphere, great food a must do for Wilmington
Mess Hall ILM
2136 Hutchison LnBlue Surf Cafe
250 Racine DrSlice of Life Pizzeria & Pub Downtown
125 Market StBreweries
Wilmington Brewing Company
824 S Kerr AveEdward Teach Brewing
604 N 4th StFlytrap Brewing
319 Walnut StFlying Machine Brewing Company
3130 Randall PkwyWrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander DrWaterman's Brewing
1610 Pavilion PlWaterline Brewing Company
721 Surry StHi-Wire Brewing - Wilmington
1020 Princess StreetFlying Machine Brewing Company
3130 Randall Pkwy