Guidebook for Wilmington
Food Scene
Good curry and thai basil pepper dishes.
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Umaii Thai Cuisine Sushi Bar
8209 Market StreetGood curry and thai basil pepper dishes.
8207 NOMA
8207 Market StGreat lunch sandwiches.
It's close and their coffee is a bit heartier than Starbucks.
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Port City Java
132 Racine DrIt's close and their coffee is a bit heartier than Starbucks.
Catch
6623 Market StSome of the best fresh seafood using local catches.
The best Thai cuisine in Wilmington; wonderful outdoor seating arrangement.
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Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrThe best Thai cuisine in Wilmington; wonderful outdoor seating arrangement.
Our favorite river-front seating, excellent Sunday brunch, good bar.
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The George on the Riverwalk
128 S Water StOur favorite river-front seating, excellent Sunday brunch, good bar.
The "new kid on the block" in terms of seafood - rave reviews.
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Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
127 N Front StThe "new kid on the block" in terms of seafood - rave reviews.
Sawmill Grill
15919 US-17Best local breakfast - food and crowd. Go early.
Sightseeing
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEGreat place to take kids and grownups.
Great way to see Wilmington from the Cape Fear River, a spectacular sight in its own right.
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Cape Fear Spice Merchants
20 Market StGreat way to see Wilmington from the Cape Fear River, a spectacular sight in its own right.
Entertainment & Activities
Good excuse to get down to Fort Fisher at the south end of Cape Fear.
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I-Aquarium yaseNorth Carolina eFort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdGood excuse to get down to Fort Fisher at the south end of Cape Fear.
Beautiful Victorian seafaring community; take the Southport Ferry from Ft. Fisher ($5/car) and shop, eat at Fishy Fish, and enjoy spectacular walks on the edges of the marshes alongside the Cape Fear River.
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Southport
Beautiful Victorian seafaring community; take the Southport Ferry from Ft. Fisher ($5/car) and shop, eat at Fishy Fish, and enjoy spectacular walks on the edges of the marshes alongside the Cape Fear River.
Shopping
An upscale, eclectic collection of stores + great movie theater in a small neighborhood setting.
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Mayfaire Town Center
An upscale, eclectic collection of stores + great movie theater in a small neighborhood setting.
Parks & Nature
Our favorite beach for long walks on the north end + places to eat and shop from the pier south.
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Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrOur favorite beach for long walks on the north end + places to eat and shop from the pier south.
Historic site with stunning views and places to walk near ocean.
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Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
1000 Loggerhead RoadHistoric site with stunning views and places to walk near ocean.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
3501 Oleander DrFrom basics to gourmet.