Step back in time by visiting the 729 feet long Battleship North Carolina, the world’s greatest sea weapon during World War II. Located just across the river from downtown Wilmington, you can learn about the stories of the young men who served our country during the Great Depression. Listen to their histories and look at the photographs and mementos as you experience the ship. Take a scenic cruise or walkthrough tour of one of the most popular North Carolina attractions.
Operating hours are 8 AM to 5 PM every day; last ticket is sold at 4 PM.
For more information, visit: http://www.battleshipnc.com/
Address: 1 Battleship Rd NE, Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910-399-9100
Site of Civil War's largest Amphibious (Land and Water) Battle, the remaining portion of the gigantic Fort Fisher earthworks, along with a restored palisade fence and impressive seacoast gun, sits near the Visitors Center. The fully accessible Visitors Center & Gift Shop includes a video, exhibits, and artifacts recovered from sunken ships.
A scenic trail, shaded by gnarled live oaks, leads past the earthworks, around to the rear of the fort remains. The newest exhibits "From Slave to Soldier, Free a Man" the African American Experience at Fort Fisher, and "A Memory A People Could Not Forget: Lumbee Indians at Fort Fisher," detailing the vital role Lumbee Indians played in building the fort's massive earthworks.
Battle Acre Monument to Civil War Soldiers, with separate walking trail and two oceanfront gazebos, is located across U.S. Highway 421 from the Visitors Center along the oceanfront. The remains of the blockade runner, Condor, are about 700 yards off the beach.
For more information, visit: https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/fort-fisher
Address: 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S, Kure Beach, NC 28449
Phone: 910-251-7340
Offering a unique backdrop for your once-in-a-lifetime event, the Bellamy Mansion Museum is far from the typical banquet hall. One of North Carolina's premier architectural treasures, the site features quaint gardens, grand columns, wrap-around porches, and 5,000-square feet of rental space.
For more information, visit: https://www.bellamymansion.org/
Address: 503 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910-251-3700
A pocketful of peanuts saved one of America's oldest plantations! This 1800's historical site offers an 1850 home, tenant house, blacksmith shop, weaving and basket studios, farm animals, exhibits, gift shop, picnic and playground area, annual events, weekly farmers market, and access to the Abbey Nature Preserve-- 67 undeveloped acres full of dog-friendly high and dry trails that will take you through beautiful trees, plants, flowers and wildlife.
For more information, visit: http://poplargrove.org/
Address: 10200 US Highway 17 North, Wilmington, NC 28411
Phone: 910-398-5673
One of the oldest and most beautiful theaters in America, Thalian Hall has been in continuous use since it opened in 1858. Forming the east wing of Wilmington's magnificent City Hall, the facility hosts over 500 performance events annually. The complex houses three performance venues, the Main Stage, the Grand Ballroom, and the Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre.
For more information, visit: https://www.thalianhall.org/
Address: 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910-632-2241
Wilmington Riverwalk
This 1.75 mile riverwalk offers beautiful sights accompanied by welcoming restaurants, coffee nooks, gift shops and more. The river walk supplies visitors with a details into Wilmington's rich history, all wile taking in the river breeze an stunning sights.
For more information visit: https://www.wilmington-nc.com/wilmington-riverwalk.html