Wilmington Things To Do - Best Activities & Attractions in Wilmington NC

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APoplar Grove Plantation

  • 10200 U.S. 17
    Wilmington, NC
  • +1 910 686 9518
0.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Overview The estate known as Poplar Grove was purchased from Francis Clayton in 1795 by James Foy, Jr. (1772 - 1823). The 628-acre plantation, a self-supporting agricultural community, produced peas, corn and beans, held some 64 slaves, and served as an aid and resource to neighboring small farmers. In 18... more on Poplargrove.com
  • Overview This restored Greek Revival manor house and estate date from 1850. The outbuildings include a smokehouse, tenant house, and old kitchen. Attractions include demonstrations ... more on Frommers

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Poplar Grove Plantation
10200 U.S. 17
Wilmington, NC

BCAPE FEAR RIVERBOATS

CAPE FEAR RIVERBOATS
  • 101 S. Water St # 1
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • +1 910 343 1611 / +1 800 676 016
  • Overview Cape Fear Riverboats, Inc. was founded in 1987. It is the brainchild of Captain Carl Marshburn. "I was running scuba dive charters and quite frankly was scared of the liability involved. That, coupled with some bad weather, made me rethink my line of work. I went to the Caribbean for a vacation a... more on Cfrboats.com

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CAPE FEAR RIVERBOATS
101 S. Water St # 1
Wilmington, NC 28401

CWILMINGTON'S CHILDREN MUSEUM

WILMINGTON'S CHILDREN MUSEUM
  • 116 Orange St.
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • +1 910 254 3534
4.5
2+ reviews, 2 sources
  • This place is great. My 4-yr old had to finally be dragged away. It is very hands-on for children as opposed to some very hands-off "childrens" museums I've been too. It is very well designed to allow easy movement throughout the areas and is well thought-out for kids of all ages. We visited when... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • We loved it. All of us. The almost 3 year old, the 4.5 year old, the 39 year old, and the 42 year old. more on Yelp

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WILMINGTON'S CHILDREN MUSEUM
116 Orange St.
Wilmington, NC 28401

DFort Fisher State Historic Site

Fort Fisher State Historic Site
  • Kure Beach
    Wilmington, NC
  • 910 / 458-5538
1.5
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Overview One of the Confederacy's largest and most technically advanced forts, Fort Fisher was the last stronghold of the Confederate army. Following the defeats at Savannah and Mobile, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee depended solely on Fort Fisher for supplies. President Lincoln recognized that to end the... more on Frommers.com
  • Overview One of the Confederacy's largest and most technically advanced forts, Fort Fisher was the last stronghold of the Confederate army. Following the defeats at Savannah and Mobile, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee depended solely on Fort Fisher for supplies. President Lincoln recognized that to end the... more on Frommers

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Fort Fisher State Historic Site
Kure Beach
Wilmington, NC

EZebulon Latimer House

Zebulon Latimer House
  • 126 S. 3rd St.
    Downtown, Wilmington, NC
  • +1 910 762 0492
  • Overview 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 (inclu... more on Latimerhouse.org
  • Overview Built in 1852 in the Italianate style, this home museum, with 600 Victorian items in its collection, is a reminder of opulent antebellum living. The Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is based here; it leads 2-hour, ... more on Fodor's

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Zebulon Latimer House
126 S. 3rd St.
Downtown, Wilmington, NC

FWILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

  • 505 Nutt Street
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • +1 910 763 2634
4.0
2+ reviews, 2 sources
  • The highlight of this museum was not the large locomotive but the miniature train displays in the back put on by the Wilmington Model Railroad club. My ... more on Yelp
  • Overview Special interest museum that pays homage to the major impact of railroads in local and national history, which features Wilmington and Weldon railroad artifacts dating from 1840, ... more on TripAdvisor

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WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM
505 Nutt Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

GUSS North Carolina Battleship Memorial

USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial
  • Wilmington
    NC 28402
  • +1 910 251 5797
0.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Overview The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is a proud reminder of American efforts to protect the free world. Come aboard and experience first-hand the patriotic pride that carried her brave crew to victory. - Standing with quiet dignity and majesty across the river from downtown Wilmington, the Battleship NO... more on MuseumStuff.com
  • Overview The first of ten fast battleships built by the United States which saw service in World War II, North Carolina set a standard for new shipbuilding technology that combined high speed with powerful armament. Her superior performance during the Battle of the Eastern Solomons in August 1942 establis... more on Itpi.dpi.state.nc.us

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HCAPE FEAR MUSEUM

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM
  • 814 Market Street
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • +1 910 341 4350
3.0
4+ reviews, 3 sources
  • I agree with Chuck B that the Michael Jordan exhibit is strange. more on Yelp
  • We visited this museum in early August. My husband, who usually does not enjoy museums, loved it. The exhibits range from a large skeleton replica, early weapons, early farming tools, scale models of Wilmington to modern day exhibits. There were hands on activites for my daughters (17, 6, & 3) th... more on TripAdvisor

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CAPE FEAR MUSEUM
814 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

IJungle Rapids Family Fun Park

  • 5320 Oleander Drive
    Wilmington, NC 28403-5810
  • +1 910 791 0666
5.0
31+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Summary: For the money, it could have had a little more variety, but overall it is a nice park (clean, safe, kid friendly, great atmosphere) and we will be back. Detail: We went for the evening during the summer (4-7pm ticket) to the water park. The park is well run, with helpful attendants. ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • This place was our FAVORITE growing up! Jungle Rapids is clearly visible from Oleander, and every time we'd drive by, we would want to go. A couple times ... more on Yelp

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Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403-5810

JCape Fear Christmas House

  • 6005 Oleander Drive
    Wilmington, NC 28403-4719
  • +1 910 762 4652

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Cape Fear Christmas House
6005 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403-4719

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