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Wilmington, NC.

1. Cape Fear Downtown Dock

Water St., Wilmington, NC
Harbor or Marina · 1 tip

2. Big Thai

1001 N 4th St (Harnett St.), Wilmington, NC
Thai Restaurant · Downtown Wilmington · 3 tips and reviews
Flying Pi Kitchen is one of Wilmington, NC..

3. Flying Pi Kitchen

402 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC
Café · Downtown Wilmington · 4 tips and reviews
The Fuzzy Peach is one of Wilmington, NC..

4. The Fuzzy Peach

310 N Front St, Wilmington, NC
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Riverwalk · 6 tips and reviews

5. Java Dog Coffee House

8.0
303 N Front St., Wilmington, NC
Coffee Shop · Riverwalk · 19 tips and reviews

david s.david smith: Lots of huge pettable dogs in and out of this place, hence the name.

Port City Java is one of Wilmington, NC..

6. Port City Java

8.1
300 N Front St (at Grace St), Wilmington, NC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Wilmington · 18 tips and reviews

7. Return Passage

7.7
302 N Front St (Grace St.), Wilmington, NC
Clothing Store · Downtown Wilmington · 5 tips and reviews
The Soapbox Laundro Lounge is one of Wilmington, NC..

8. The Soapbox Laundro Lounge

255 N Front St (Btw Chestnut & Grace), Wilmington, NC
Music Venue · Riverwalk · 17 tips and reviews
Coastal Cupcakes is one of Wilmington, NC..

9. Coastal Cupcakes

129 Princess St (at N 2nd St), Wilmington, NC
Cupcake Shop · Downtown Wilmington · 11 tips and reviews
Copper Penny is one of Wilmington, NC..

10. Copper Penny

9.3
109 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC
Bar · Downtown Wilmington · 73 tips and reviews
Nick's Diner is one of Wilmington, NC..

11. Nick's Diner

127 N Front St, Wilmington, NC
Diner · Riverwalk · 27 tips and reviews
Hell's Kitchen is one of Wilmington, NC..

12. Hell's Kitchen

8.2
118 Princess St, Wilmington, NC
American Restaurant · Downtown Wilmington · 34 tips and reviews
City of Wilmington is one of Wilmington, NC..

13. City of Wilmington

North Carolina
City · 38 tips and reviews
The Wonder Shop is one of Wilmington, NC..

14. The Wonder Shop

22 N Front St, Wilmington, NC
Boutique · Downtown Wilmington · 2 tips and reviews
Port City Java is one of Wilmington, NC..

15. Port City Java

8.3
21-A North Front St, Wilmington, NC
Café · Riverwalk · 18 tips and reviews
The Pour House is one of Wilmington, NC..

16. The Pour House

6.0
103 Market St (Front St), Wilmington, NC
Bar · Downtown Wilmington · 12 tips and reviews
Tutti Frutti is one of Wilmington, NC..

17. Tutti Frutti

11 Market St, Wilmington, NC
Ice Cream Parlor · Riverwalk · 4 tips and reviews
Bella's Sweets & Spirits is one of Wilmington, NC..

18. Bella's Sweets & Spirits

19 Market St, Wilmington, NC
Coffee Shop · Riverwalk · 5 tips and reviews
Caffe Phoenix is one of Wilmington, NC..

19. Caffe Phoenix

35 N Front St (at Princess St), Wilmington, NC
Café · Riverwalk · 10 tips and reviews
Press 102 is one of Wilmington, NC..

20. Press 102

102 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC
New American Restaurant · Downtown Wilmington · 6 tips and reviews
Barbary Coast is one of Wilmington, NC..

21. Barbary Coast

7.4
116 S Front St, Wilmington, NC
Dive Bar · Riverwalk · 13 tips and reviews
Italian Gourmet Market & Café is one of Wilmington, NC..

22. Italian Gourmet Market & Café

7.5
22 S Front St, Wilmington, NC
Gourmet Store · Riverwalk · 4 tips and reviews
Lula's is one of Wilmington, NC..

23. Lula's

8.0
138 S Front St (btw Orange & Dock), Wilmington, NC
Pub · Riverwalk · 12 tips and reviews

24. Cape Fear Serpantarium

7.3
20 Orange St, Wilmington, NC
Zoo · Riverwalk · 10 tips and reviews

Chris I.Chris Ilich: Snakes everywhere. Incredibly impressive display of snakes. Some very rare species, you may not see anywhere else! Highly recommend people come here!

Wilmington Riverwalk is one of Wilmington, NC..

25. Wilmington Riverwalk

9.0
Water Street, Wilmington, NC
Scenic Lookout · Riverwalk · 26 tips and reviews

david s.david smith: The view is unreal.

26. Wilmington Riverwalk

9.0
Water Street, Wilmington, NC
Scenic Lookout · Riverwalk · 26 tips and reviews

Southeastern T.Southeastern Traveler: Photo Tip: Arrive early to take advantage of great lighting on the USS North Carolina battleship which sits directly across from the USCG cutter Diligence.

Chandler's Wharf is one of Wilmington, NC..

27. Chandler's Wharf

Wilmington, NC
Plaza · Riverwalk · 2 tips and reviews

28. Barista Cafe & Cape Fear Bakery

225 S Water St, Wilmington, NC
Café · Riverwalk · 7 tips and reviews

Shelley F.Shelley Ferrell: Open 7-4 Everyday! Variety of Eggs Benedict and all your favorite Breakfast Foods. Full Coffee Bar

29. Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn

8.9
4002 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC
Burrito Restaurant · 110 tips and reviews

Christine H.Christine Hine: Tattoo Tuesdays 10% off by showing your Ink :)

Hot Pink Cake Stand is one of Wilmington, NC..

30. Hot Pink Cake Stand

114 N Front St, Wilmington, NC
Cupcake Shop · Downtown Wilmington · 21 tips and reviews

31. Indochine

9.3
7 Wayne Dr (at Market St), Wilmington, NC
Thai Restaurant · 104 tips and reviews

Jamie S.Jamie Saffo: One of the best "hidden oasis" in Wilmington! Definitely sit outside! You will feel like you are transported to another country!

32. Front Street Brewery

8.6
9 N Front St, Wilmington, NC
Brewery · Riverwalk · 146 tips and reviews

FSBreweryFSBrewery: Try our Mug of the Day - ONLY $1.99

33. Front Street Brewery

8.6
9 N Front St, Wilmington, NC
Brewery · Riverwalk · 146 tips and reviews

Jennifer T.Jennifer Truman: Take the free brewery tour. The brewers are incredibly friendly and super nice. Plus you get beer samples.

34. Mayfaire Town Center

8.5
6835 Conservation Way (at Military Cutoff Rd), Wilmington, NC
Shopping Plaza · Mayfaire Town Center · 4 tips and reviews

John H.John Howard: Free concerts on the Event Lawn, behind Barnes & Noble, every Friday night 6p-9p (May-September). Read more.

35. Islands Fresh Mex Grill

8.8
260 Racine Dr, Wilmington, NC
Taco Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Josh H.Josh Harcus: Order a drink (beer counts too), and every taco is only $1 (after 5pm & up to 5 tacos). Cheap dinner for 2?!

Mellow Mushroom is one of Wilmington, NC..

36. Mellow Mushroom

8.1
4311 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC
Pizzeria · 35 tips and reviews
Port City Java is one of Wilmington, NC..

37. Port City Java

8.3
132 Racine Dr, Wilmington, NC
Café · 15 tips and reviews
Hops Supply Co. is one of Wilmington, NC..

38. Hops Supply Co.

7.0
5400 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC
Gastropub · 40 tips and reviews
University of North Carolina Wilmington is one of Wilmington, NC..

39. University of North Carolina Wilmington

601 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC
University · University of North Carolina at Wilmington · 18 tips and reviews

40. William Madison Randall Library

6.2
601 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC
College Library · University of North Carolina at Wilmington · 16 tips and reviews

Adam S.Adam Sukonick: Randall library is open 24 hours a day on weekdays during the semester. Go to Java City behind the reference desk for a study break pick-me-up.

Intracoastal Waterway is one of Wilmington, NC..

41. Intracoastal Waterway

Wrightsville Beach, NC
River · 3 tips and reviews

42. Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

US Hwy 17 (Cape Fear River), Wilmington, NC
Bridge · 12 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Black: This steel vertical-lift bridge is currently the highest bridge in North Carolina and features a 408 ft (124 m) long lift span that can be raised 135 feet (41 m) in the air.

43. Airlie Gardens

8.7
300 Airlie Rd, Wilmington, NC
Garden · 18 tips and reviews

MoniqueMonique: GORGEOUS gardens! Definitely ask the front desk for a "film guide" so you can see where scenes from different movies & tv shows like Dawson's & OTH were filmed here.

44. Cinespace Studios

8.2
1223 N 23rd St (One Tree Hill Way), Wilmington, NC
Arts and Entertainment · 10 tips and reviews

Michelle H.Michelle Hillison: These studios go all the way back to firestarter, sleeping with the enemy, TM ninja turtles and weekend at bernies. dawson's creek and one tree hill were here. Tours on some Saturdays - check web

45. Circa 1922

8.7
8 N Front St, Wilmington, NC
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown Wilmington · 25 tips and reviews

Shane H.Shane Huiet: 5-7 pm tapas are $4 at bar area. Very good food.

46. K-38 Baja Grill

9.5
5410 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Visit North CarolinaVisit North Carolina: With chiles and spices from all over the Southwest and Mexico, K-38 offers you the flavors of Baja -- prepared with care and a taste for adventure.

The Reel Café is one of Wilmington, NC..

47. The Reel Café

7.8
100 S Front St (at Dock St), Wilmington, NC
Seafood Restaurant · Riverwalk · 20 tips and reviews
Slice Of Life is one of Wilmington, NC..

48. Slice Of Life

8.9
3715 Patriot Way (17th St & College Rd), Wilmington, NC
Pizzeria · Silver Lake · 13 tips and reviews
Slice of Life is one of Wilmington, NC..

49. Slice of Life

8.8
125 Market St, Wilmington, NC
Pizzeria · Downtown Wilmington · 24 tips and reviews
Port City Java is one of Wilmington, NC..

50. Port City Java

8.8
2099 Market St, Wilmington, NC
Café · 27 tips and reviews
Painted Lady Bonsai is one of Wilmington, NC..

51. Painted Lady Bonsai

2 N 23rd St, Wilmington, NC
Hobby Store · 1 tip
Burnt Mill Creek Billiards & Wine Bar is one of Wilmington, NC..

52. Burnt Mill Creek Billiards & Wine Bar

2101 Market St Unit 7, Wilmington, NC
Wine Bar · No tips or reviews