Refresh your itinerary for exploring this historic coastal city and its neighboring beaches with can’t-miss craft cocktail and tiki bars, buzzed-about restaurants, ghost tours, and more.
The 1980s: City of Stars
A major film production finds its principal location in southeastern North Carolina, setting the stage for Wilmington’s new role as “Hollywood East.”
Game for Fun in Wilmington
The gift of a board game helped move a man to the first square in a career at play.
Walking in a Coastal Wonderland at The Ivy Cottage
Whether you’re decorating a seaside timeshare or a bungalow on the sound, The Ivy Cottage in Wilmington has the special touches that will transform your beach house into a beach home.
Quiz: Studying Success
From boatbuilding to filmmaking, North Carolina’s public community college system — the third largest in the nation — provides diverse opportunities to all of its students.
Splendor in the Glass at Airlie Gardens
The story of this glittering jewel box is written in its very walls — a mosaic of bottles and broken dishes, seashells and secrets, inspired by the visionary paintings of a Wilmington artist.
The 1970s: The Wilmington 10
Following an incident at a local high school, long-simmering racial tensions boil over in Wilmington, culminating in the wrongful conviction of 10 activists.
Passport to Panama at Ceviche’s
A vibrant Wilmington seafood restaurant transports diners from one treasured coast to another, serving Central American dishes made with North Carolina ingredients.
A Guide to Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts District
Anchored by an artist collective and a performing arts center, this neighborhood near the Cape Fear River has become a place where creativity and community flourish.
