Surrounded by the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, Wilmington is home to unique ecosystems and coastal environments, inviting exploration along its numerous and scenic park trails and pathways that crisscross the best of the Carolina coast. 

Experience the vibrant showcase of Southern beauty and charm at the North Carolina Azalea Festival, an annual tradition commemorating the blooming azaleas and kaleidoscope of colors that blanket Wilmington and its island beaches each spring.

Let Wilmington guide you to a mix of coastal sights, sounds and tastes that create lasting vacation memories. Whether you're a foodie looking to explore local cuisine, a history buff eager to learn about the area's past or an adventurer seeking thrills on the water, embark on tours that highlight the best of this must-see Southern destination.

As the Carolina coast’s best getaway destination for all ages and interests, Wilmington and its island beaches will bring your travel companions together for a bounty of genuine vacation experiences. The must-see Southern city’s rich history, natural beauty and authentic coastal culture provide the perfect setting for your travel adventure of choice.

While coastal destinations often come to mind as ideal family spring break destinations, Wilmington and our island beaches are far from the average getaway. Recently named one of the “Best Small Cities in the U.S.” by Condé Nast Traveler, Wilmington offers incomparable coastal experiences that will leave the whole family feeling refreshed and renewed.

Wilmington is brimming with outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy. Find renewal in more than a dozen parks and trails in Wilmington, plus two neighboring state parks.

Thanks to unique settings and a myriad of things to see and do from river to sea, Wilmington attracts all types of travelers. Whether you’re a beach lover, shopaholic, foodie or history enthusiast, you’ll find plenty to fill your vacation itinerary in Wilmington and its three nearby island beaches.

This spring is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the best of the Carolina coast from the river to the sea on a getaway to Wilmington and its island beaches.

Need to get outside and to lift your spirits? Explore ten blocks of outdoor art between North Fourth Street and the Riverwalk in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina.

Staying home doesn’t mean you can’t visit the spectacular public gardens in Wilmington, North Carolina. You probably know Wilmington as a favorite beach playground. But here’s a secret: Wilmington also has breathtaking public gardens.