Guidebook for 709 S. 2nd
Food scene
Perfect spot for lunch or brunch before or after you wander the Castle Street Antiques District!
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Jester's Café
607 Castle StPerfect spot for lunch or brunch before or after you wander the Castle Street Antiques District!
The very best fine dining in Wilmington. Tell Fred Flynn at the bar that Lisa Hyatt sent you in for a cocktail and dinner!
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Manna
123 Princess StThe very best fine dining in Wilmington. Tell Fred Flynn at the bar that Lisa Hyatt sent you in for a cocktail and dinner!
Tuck into a booth for classic diner fare with a Southern Twist! Perfect for families or a morning-after Bloody Mary!
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The Dixie Grill
116 Market StTuck into a booth for classic diner fare with a Southern Twist! Perfect for families or a morning-after Bloody Mary!
With a James Beard award-winning Chef and Southern Living's Best-Of nod, this gem offers incredible food, cocktails, and a constantly updated seasonal menu.
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Pinpoint Restaurant
114 Market StWith a James Beard award-winning Chef and Southern Living's Best-Of nod, this gem offers incredible food, cocktails, and a constantly updated seasonal menu.
If you made it to Carolina Beach, don't miss Britts! Yes, the line is long, but it moves fast -- AND IT'S WORTH IT!
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Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NIf you made it to Carolina Beach, don't miss Britts! Yes, the line is long, but it moves fast -- AND IT'S WORTH IT!
You'll need a dozen (at least) -- My favs are the Wake-n-Bake (maple glaze with bacon bits) and Carolina Sand.
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Wake N Bake Donuts - Wilmington
114 Princess StYou'll need a dozen (at least) -- My favs are the Wake-n-Bake (maple glaze with bacon bits) and Carolina Sand.
Grab a delish ice cream cone and some hand-made fudge before or after you roam the Riverwalk!
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Kilwin's Chocolates
16 Market StGrab a delish ice cream cone and some hand-made fudge before or after you roam the Riverwalk!
Sightseeing
Public boat ramp + perfect view of the river, Memorial Bridge, and place to walk the pups. Head North toward Downtown, turn left when you get to Castle Street, and you'll see the river and park straight ahead across Front street.
Dram Tree Park
602 W Castle StPublic boat ramp + perfect view of the river, Memorial Bridge, and place to walk the pups. Head North toward Downtown, turn left when you get to Castle Street, and you'll see the river and park straight ahead across Front street.
Explore the history and gorgeous scenery of Fort Fisher before or after you hit Kure Beach or the Aquarium!
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Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SExplore the history and gorgeous scenery of Fort Fisher before or after you hit Kure Beach or the Aquarium!
A casual family beach with a traditional Boardwalk. It's the beach that made me fall in love with NC!
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Carolina Beach
A casual family beach with a traditional Boardwalk. It's the beach that made me fall in love with NC!
Surf's up and the water is clear just 20 minutes from 709 S. 2nd.
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Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrSurf's up and the water is clear just 20 minutes from 709 S. 2nd.
Recently voted the best river walk in the U.S.! Head north toward downtown, take a left at Nun, Cross Front Street and you'll see the river running parallel to Water Street.
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Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkRecently voted the best river walk in the U.S.! Head north toward downtown, take a left at Nun, Cross Front Street and you'll see the river running parallel to Water Street.
A Century of Gardens by the Sea - Plan your trip at https://airliegardens.org/
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Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdA Century of Gardens by the Sea - Plan your trip at https://airliegardens.org/
Just across the bridge, visit the Battleship NC and envision the daily life and fierce combat her crew faced in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. https://www.battleshipnc.com/
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Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEJust across the bridge, visit the Battleship NC and envision the daily life and fierce combat her crew faced in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. https://www.battleshipnc.com/
This ADA accessible passive park features a pervious concrete walking trail, wooden observation decks and a collection of native carnivorous plant such as Pitcher Plants and Venus Flytraps. Open during daylight hours, seven days a week. The Garden is protected by a conservation easement held by the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust and is part of the Piney Ridge Nature Preserve.
https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/listing/stanley-rehder-carnivorous-plant-garden/901/
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Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden
3800 Canterbury RdThis ADA accessible passive park features a pervious concrete walking trail, wooden observation decks and a collection of native carnivorous plant such as Pitcher Plants and Venus Flytraps. Open during daylight hours, seven days a week. The Garden is protected by a conservation easement held by the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust and is part of the Piney Ridge Nature Preserve.
https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/listing/stanley-rehder-carnivorous-plant-garden/901/
ADVANCE TIX CURRENTLY REQUIRED: https://www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher
Feel the smooth skin of a gliding stingray. Spot eels and sharks swimming in the depths. Look an albino alligator in the eye. Wonder at baby sea turtles. Delight in a family of otters playing in a waterfall.
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Acuario de Carolina del Norte en Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdADVANCE TIX CURRENTLY REQUIRED: https://www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher
Feel the smooth skin of a gliding stingray. Spot eels and sharks swimming in the depths. Look an albino alligator in the eye. Wonder at baby sea turtles. Delight in a family of otters playing in a waterfall.
Choo! Choo! Check 20+ operating scale model trains Spectacular model layouts. A real life-size caboose, boxcar, and 100-year-old steam locomotive. Trace the development of railroads in the Wilmington area Learn about the important figures in railroad history, such as Thomas Edison and George Pullman. (Closed Sundays)
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Wilmington Railroad Museum
505 Nutt StChoo! Choo! Check 20+ operating scale model trains Spectacular model layouts. A real life-size caboose, boxcar, and 100-year-old steam locomotive. Trace the development of railroads in the Wilmington area Learn about the important figures in railroad history, such as Thomas Edison and George Pullman. (Closed Sundays)