THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Wilmington
Things to Do in Wilmington
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Battleship North Carolina, Airlie Gardens, Nature and Wildlife Tours, Historic Sites. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Battleship North Carolina, Airlie Gardens, Nature and Wildlife Tours, Historic Sites. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Sightseeing Cruisesfromper adultC$36
On the Waterfromper adultC$74- fromper adultC$46
Plantation Toursfromper adultC$30
Cultural Toursfromper adultC$37
Transportation Rentalsfromper adultC$96- fromper adultC$163
Sailingfromper adultC$162
Scavenger Huntsfromper adultC$40
Likely To Sell Outfromper adultC$74
Historical WWII battleship allowing visitors to explore well-preserved compartments such as gun turrets and engine rooms, providing an educational glimpse into naval life.
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Historic Sites
Tranquil gardens with historic live oaks and Spanish moss, showcasing vibrant azaleas and a butterfly house. Enjoy serene walks along the trails and scenic views.
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Historical mansion with well-preserved slave quarters and detailed narratives on pre-Civil War life. Features original architecture and a focus on the region's heritage through guided tours.
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- William EMount Pleasant, SC378 contributionsGreat self-guided tour and you can get in and around the big guns and see where the men stood when they loaded the guns and when it was fired. They must have been rattled when the guns went off!Written March 17, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- HedgeclipperzOmaha, NE267 contributionsA friend from Wilmington told me we just had to visit Airlie Gardens...even off season. It was a beautiful and warm day in early February. Still fun to walk around. The people working there were very helpful...at the front desk and walking around. We were especially awed by the huge live oaks.Written February 8, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Life2TravelCharlotte, NC1,971 contributionsWe were in town for a few days and had a nice 15 minute walk to the Riverwalk. We found ourselves there everyday, meeting for a tour, walking, having a drink and enjoyed most of our lunches and dinners on the Riverwalk.Written January 12, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Heather Jahnke5 contributionsOur tour guide Christina was hilarious with her renditions of how events took place at the house during the Civil War. She knew her history of the house, the family and the area so well!! She knew how the house and family connected to the community and had a clear passion to retell these stories.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR ALL AGES!!!Written March 14, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Life2TravelCharlotte, NC1,971 contributionsWe were staying just outside the historic area and enjoyed our daily walks through this area, taking a different street everyday to enjoy seeing the homes. It was near Halloween and many homes were decorated for Halloween, I can only imagine how nice it must look at Christmas time. We took a historical architecture walking tour and learned so much about the different styles of the homes, the history of the area and folklore.Written January 12, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Katie18 contributionsThe railroad museum is a great place to visit and learn more about the history of the railroad system in the Wilmington area. They have a nice area for kids to play with toy trains. People of all ages can come here and play or learn some things about the railroad history.Written September 26, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Life2TravelCharlotte, NC1,971 contributionsTake some time to walk around or take a carriage ride in downtown. There are lots of places to grab a coffee, drink or a meal as well as to do some shopping.Written January 12, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michelle RKinston, NC8 contributionsNicely put together museum, very well staffed and comprehensive. I love a well put together history museum and this one was certainly such.Written February 17, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jim W3 contributionsA great small winery. It is usual that I like one or two wines at the wineries I visit but I liked ALL of them at Noni Bacca, we tried 12. Fantastic service and conversation. Can’t say enough about the place. Our new favorite winery from our travels.Written September 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ChuckDallasDallas, TX216 contributionsMy son (age 16) attended Sea Turtle Camp Hawaii for a two week adventure in July 2023. I was wary of how it would go, since he had never been away for that length of time and without access to a cellular device. My concerns were misplaced. He had a wonderful time! I think the group was about 12 students and they seemed to coalesce as a term very quickly. The camp "leaders", Madeline, Molly, and Ryan were all excellent. Drop-off at Honolulu airport was seemless as was pickup two weeks later. Everyday the Camp posted pictures of that particular days' activities so it was obvious from the photos that everyone was having a grand time. There are many forms to complete but given the range of activities it was reasonable, just time consuming. That is my only minor whine. 100% recommendation.Written August 9, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AugiedogCarolina Beach, NC13 contributionsA bit out of the way if you are staying in the immediate downtown area of Wilmington, but worth the drive if they are having an event going on while you are here...otherwise there are too many other sites to see.Written May 25, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dee Dee P9 contributionsThis place was amazing! Entry fees are extremely affordable and well worth it. The employees are so very kind and hospitable. The history of this place is something I’ll never forget. I love how each room is a different QR code to allow you to go at your own pace and skip a room if it’s crowded. Being able to return to rooms as time allowed. I did not feel rushed at any time. I loved experiencing this history lesson with my daughter. Thank you to all the people who have contributed to keeping this place available to the public.Written March 11, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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