The 305 of Wilmington
Shawn-And-Melissa’s Guidebook
City/town information
From the river to the sea...you'll love the small town feel with the big town comforts, and so much thoughtfulness put into the outdoor spaces.
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Wilmington
From the river to the sea...you'll love the small town feel with the big town comforts, and so much thoughtfulness put into the outdoor spaces.
Travel by Ferry to Southport for the day...enjoy this quaint town for shops and seafood!
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Southport
Travel by Ferry to Southport for the day...enjoy this quaint town for shops and seafood!
Walk/Jog/Bike
Walk in the sun, walk in the shade...a great mix. All paved, all offroad with a public bathroom and playground at the trailhead.
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Ipharki yase-Smith Creek
633 Shenandoah StWalk in the sun, walk in the shade...a great mix. All paved, all offroad with a public bathroom and playground at the trailhead.
Shade and sun walking around the pond. Picnic tables, playground, public bathrooms, ball fields, dog park, and workout stations.
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Ogden Park
615 Ogden Park DrShade and sun walking around the pond. Picnic tables, playground, public bathrooms, ball fields, dog park, and workout stations.
Play at the park. Relax on the Beach. Fish at the Pier. Eat at the Ocean. Paddle the Intercoastal. Try out The Loop Walk around the island.
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Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrPlay at the park. Relax on the Beach. Fish at the Pier. Eat at the Ocean. Paddle the Intercoastal. Try out The Loop Walk around the island.
Rent and ride to the beach, or opt for delivery to you.
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Bike Cycles
6801 Parker Farm DrRent and ride to the beach, or opt for delivery to you.
Walk, bike, jog. Playgrounds, bathrooms, splash pad. Mix of sun and shade.
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Long Leaf Park
314 Pine Grove DrWalk, bike, jog. Playgrounds, bathrooms, splash pad. Mix of sun and shade.
Lots of shade on a hot day...beautiful paved trail through the woods...stop over to Lumina Station for a bite to eat and bathrooms.
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Summer Rest Trail
423 Summer Rest RdLots of shade on a hot day...beautiful paved trail through the woods...stop over to Lumina Station for a bite to eat and bathrooms.
Look here for a great map: http://www.rivertoseabikeway.com/PDFs/2011-06-27_RiverToSeaPocketBikeMap.pdf
River to the Sea Bikeway
River to the Sea BikewayLook here for a great map: http://www.rivertoseabikeway.com/PDFs/2011-06-27_RiverToSeaPocketBikeMap.pdf
Riverfront Park
North Water StreetSee some turtles and alligators under the bridges!
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Greenfield Park
1739 Burnett BlvdSee some turtles and alligators under the bridges!
Planet Fitness
6840 Market StreetStormy weather...Easy access to a gym, .4 miles away.
Stir crazy...get your jump on! 1 mile away.
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Flip N Fly - Wilmington Trampoline Park
830 Inspiration DrStir crazy...get your jump on! 1 mile away.
Head to this beach access if you're on foot or bike and want to get to the sand as quick as possible....Need some amenities? Head to Johnny Mercer Pier instead.
Stone Street
Stone StreetHead to this beach access if you're on foot or bike and want to get to the sand as quick as possible....Need some amenities? Head to Johnny Mercer Pier instead.
Nature trails that are primitive and shaded, with parking at the trail head.
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Pages Creek Park Preserve
1215 Middle Sound Loop RdNature trails that are primitive and shaded, with parking at the trail head.
Park at WB Park and jump on the famous "Loop" for a 3 mile, off road walk around Wrightsville Beach.
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WB Loop
530 Causeway DrPark at WB Park and jump on the famous "Loop" for a 3 mile, off road walk around Wrightsville Beach.
A great place to park and walk the Loop, the beach, or access the pier. Public bathrooms and rinse stations are so helpful here!
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Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier
23 E Salisbury StA great place to park and walk the Loop, the beach, or access the pier. Public bathrooms and rinse stations are so helpful here!
Sightseeing
Beautiful gardens free to the public featuring local plants and amazing outdoor art.
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Arboretum Center
5919 Oleander DrBeautiful gardens free to the public featuring local plants and amazing outdoor art.
Breathtaking beauty and history preserved on beautifully landscaped grounds. Purchase tickets online.
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Izityalo ze-Airlie
300 Airlie RdBreathtaking beauty and history preserved on beautifully landscaped grounds. Purchase tickets online.
Stop in here for ideas of more places to visit than you have time! Walk the riverfront!
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Downtown Wilmington Information Center
2 S Water StStop in here for ideas of more places to visit than you have time! Walk the riverfront!
For the big and little railroad enthusiasts in your family!
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Wilmington Railroad Museum
505 Nutt StFor the big and little railroad enthusiasts in your family!
Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut StHistoric Theatre.
Small town, Big celebrities.
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I-Center yeWilson eCape Fear Community College
703 N 3rd StSmall town, Big celebrities.
A beautiful monument to our military surrounds this ship.
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Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEA beautiful monument to our military surrounds this ship.
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheatre DrHistory. Shopping. Happiness.
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Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace
1 S Front StHistory. Shopping. Happiness.
Pier fishing, snacks, and a beautiful bathroom house and rinse station for easy cleanup at the end of your day.
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Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier
23 E Salisbury StPier fishing, snacks, and a beautiful bathroom house and rinse station for easy cleanup at the end of your day.
Step back into history, and consider the other houses nearby, The Burgwin Wright and Latimer House.
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Bellamy Mansion
503 Market StStep back into history, and consider the other houses nearby, The Burgwin Wright and Latimer House.
Step back into time and tour the Plantation...for an extra treat, visit on Wednesday mornings (8-1p seasonally) for the Farmer's Market on the grounds.
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Poplar Grove Plantation
10200 US-17Step back into time and tour the Plantation...for an extra treat, visit on Wednesday mornings (8-1p seasonally) for the Farmer's Market on the grounds.
Take the ferry to Southport for the day, and walk through historical Fort Fisher...don't forget to visit the Aquarium while you're in south Wilmington!
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Fort Fisher Ferry Terminal station
2422 Fort Fisher Blvd STake the ferry to Southport for the day, and walk through historical Fort Fisher...don't forget to visit the Aquarium while you're in south Wilmington!
Food scene
Port City Java
417 Arboretum Drive.4 mile walk away :) Local brews.
BLUE SURF Arboretum West
414 Arboretum Drive.4 mile walk away...beautiful outdoor dining too!
Blaze Pizza
915 Military Cutoff RoadA great place for customized pizza...accommodates GF, DF, keto, etc.
Islands Fresh Mex Grill
260 Racine DrFast, fresh...REALLY yummy! .4 mile away!
Try their stuffed crust pizza for an AMAZING experience! The great thing about Papa Murphy's is that you can bake it at home whenever you are ready. Worth every calorie!
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
130 Hays LaneTry their stuffed crust pizza for an AMAZING experience! The great thing about Papa Murphy's is that you can bake it at home whenever you are ready. Worth every calorie!
First Watch
1035 International DriveA delicious way to start your day! 1 mile away.
ANOTHER delicious way to start your day...or late morning. 1.5 mile away.
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Brunches
6800 Parker Farm DrANOTHER delicious way to start your day...or late morning. 1.5 mile away.
A local fav for breakfast and brunch...try it on your way to the beach.
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Sweet n Savory Cafe
1611 Pavilion PlA local fav for breakfast and brunch...try it on your way to the beach.
Port Land Grille
1908 Eastwood RdA local fav! Fine dining that is VERY fine!
A unique and tasty dining experience on the Cape Fear River.
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Smoke on the Water
3704 Watercraft Ferry AveA unique and tasty dining experience on the Cape Fear River.
Si! Señor Modern Mex
140 Hays LnModern meets Mexican...and it's bueno!
Delicious Mexican food, fun environment...and super close!
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El Cerro Grande Mexican Restaurant
341 S College RdDelicious Mexican food, fun environment...and super close!
Fun Hibachi style cooking done in front of you, or delicious sushi served to order. Less than 2 miles away.
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Nikki's Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
1055 Military Cutoff RdFun Hibachi style cooking done in front of you, or delicious sushi served to order. Less than 2 miles away.
Looking for steak...stop right here. Delicious every time.
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Port City Chop House
1981 Eastwood RdLooking for steak...stop right here. Delicious every time.
The Bridge Tender
1414 Airlie RdAmazing shrimp and grits...amazing.
Another beautiful, and delicious place to eat seafood with a view.
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Fish House Grill
1410 Airlie RdAnother beautiful, and delicious place to eat seafood with a view.
Roko Italian Cuisine
6801-105 Parker Farm DrIntimate setting. Tasty Italian food.
Awesome slices and nachos...try this cool new location, or the closer sister location on Oleander.
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Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub Porters Neck
155 Porters Neck RdAwesome slices and nachos...try this cool new location, or the closer sister location on Oleander.
If you are looking for eat-in Chinese food--try this. If you want it to go, we recommend the Fire Bowl.
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Chinese Double Happiness Restaurant
4403 Wrightsville AveIf you are looking for eat-in Chinese food--try this. If you want it to go, we recommend the Fire Bowl.
Child-care
Drop-in, no-reservation-needed childcare, for up to 4 hours at a time. Amazing ladies that will give your child a fun time while you shop, dine, or get a massage. They will order ahead lunch or dinner for them if you get your order in or do a drop off an hour before lunch or dinner time too!
Giggles Drop-In Childcare
6781 Parker Farm DrDrop-in, no-reservation-needed childcare, for up to 4 hours at a time. Amazing ladies that will give your child a fun time while you shop, dine, or get a massage. They will order ahead lunch or dinner for them if you get your order in or do a drop off an hour before lunch or dinner time too!
Golf
You're just 10 minutes away from some beautiful greens at the Eagle Point Golf Club in Porter's Neck!
Eagle Point Golf Club
8131 Bald Eagle LnYou're just 10 minutes away from some beautiful greens at the Eagle Point Golf Club in Porter's Neck!