First-Time Visitors: Fall in Love with Wilmington’s Historic Charm and Modern Experiences
With more direct flights to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), visitors can easily access Wilmington’s historic charm and endless adventure.
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Restaurant Radar: Chefs to Know in Wilmington and Island Beaches
Here in Wilmington, North Carolina, we’ve got it all: beaches, the river, a great (and growing) brewery scene, and some of the best chefs around. I know what you’re thinking, “Jason, you live here, of course you love it;” that’s true, but I’m also a travel and food writer and I’m fortunate to eat in spectacular restaurants the world over, so I know good food.
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Hidden Historical Gems in Wilmington, NC and its Island Beaches
After I retired recently from the StarNews , Wilmington’s daily newspaper, I found myself with enough time to get out and visit some special places. It gave me a chance to see my county through the eyes of a visitor, to ride around and visit places connected to local history from the Revolutionary War through World War II and later.
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Experience Unique Breweries Found only in Wilmington and Island Beaches
From solar-powered brews to a ship-shaped bar to a disc golf course, Wilmington and its island beaches have a variety of unique breweries that will quench the taste buds of all beer drinkers. And if you are planning a beer-based getaway, why not do it at the coast!
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Experience a Southern Getaway during the North Carolina Azalea Festival
Want to experience what all the hype is about in Wilmington, North Carolina? Home to Dawson’s Creek , One Tree Hill , and many of your other favorite T.V. shows and movies, Wilmington has a culture and a feel that is one-of-a-kind. Springtime is ideal to experience events that are unique to Wilmington and its island beaches.
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New Ways to Explore Wilmington, N.C.
With the new year in full swing, there’s no better time to discover what’s new in Wilmington and its island beaches. From easier ways to arrive into town to a six-acre waterfront park, Wilmington has a lot more to offer families and friends during your next getaway.
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The Best Dog Day EVER in Wilmington and Island Beaches
Rags (a canine visitor) explores pet-friendly activities in Wilmington and its island beaches. Read about Rags’ favorite things to do with his human when he's in the area.
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Why we love Wilmington in the Winter
Mild temperatures and less crowds make Wilmington and its Island Beaches ideal for getaways year-round. You might think ‘snow’ when you think winter, but here the temperature from December to February averages in the 50s, making it easy to get outside and take in the natural beauty coupled with indoor activities.
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Ring in the New Year with a Trip to Wilmington, N.C. and its Island Beaches
What better way to ring in 2019 than by celebrating with your friends and family on the N.C. coast? Wilmington, N.C. and its Island Beaches is hosting a plethora of festive celebrations that are sure to make your entrance into the New Year anything but average.
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We’re Dreaming of an Artsy Holiday! A Local Arts Enthusiast Shares Her Favorite Holiday Traditions
“Do you miss white Christmases?” I asked Jock, my favorite Canadian transplant to Wilmington. “No, the holidays here offer so much more than just scenery,” he replied. In my lifetime we have only had one truly White Christmas – 1989 when we got 18 inches of snow.
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