Things to Do in Wilmington, NC

  • Our list of the best things to do in Wilmington, North Carolina, features the top 124 nearby activities — including 63 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Wilmington, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Tours, Amusement, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Wilmington, NC , followed by 95 popular activities in nearby cities, including Southport, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Oak Island, Topsail Beach, Bald Head Island, New Bern and Surf City
  • Our list of the best things to do in Wilmington, North Carolina, features the top 124 nearby activities — including 63 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Wilmington, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Tours, Amusement, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Wilmington, NC , followed by 95 popular activities in nearby cities, including Southport, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Oak Island, Topsail Beach, Bald Head Island, New Bern and Surf City
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A bar that doesn’t take itself seriously serves up dishes like potato skins, beer-battered fish tacos, cheesy burgers, and baby back ribs
12.9 Miles
82% 28 votes
Breweries 811 Harper Avenue at Dow Road, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 MoreLess Info
Good Hops Brewing brings quality beverages to the local community. Visitors can bring their own food or order appetizers from the taproom. Tours and tastings are available, in addition to several ongoing events and contests.
13.0 Miles
- 5 votes
Mini Golf 906 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 MoreLess Info
Carolina Beach Jungle Mini Golf is a beachside 18 hole miniature golf course with a jungle theme to its decor and obstacles. The facility also features a six stall batting cage structure and an arcade.
13.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Surfing Lessons 607 North Lake Park Boulevard, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 MoreLess Info
From camps to private lessons, Odysea Surf & Kiteboard School offers experienced instructors to help guide visitors through the basics of surfing and kiteboarding. These lessons accommodate visitors with beginner to intermediate levels of skill.
13.5 Miles
95% 22 votes
Food Tours Carolina Beach, NC MoreLess Info
Tasting History takes visitors on a tasting tour of Carolina Beach, where they learn about the history of the surrounding island and experience tastings from selected restaurants. The tour is 2 1/2 hours and includes 5-6 restaurants.
13.5 Miles
100% 7 votes
Beaches Carolina Beach, NC 28428 MoreLess Info
As a coastal park, Carolina Beach has a variety of restaurants and shops for visitors to explore. The beach has a wooden boardwalk where visitors can lounge and enjoy the ocean views.
13.6 Miles
74% 39 votes
Arcades Carolina Beach Ave, Carolina Beach, NC MoreLess Info
Located directly on the beach boardwalk, the Carolina Beach Arcade offers classic games for those who want to take a break from the water. Visitors can enjoy basketball, car racing, frog hop, colorama, and of course skeeball.
13.6 Miles
67% 370 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Carolina Beach Ave S. & Harper Ave, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 MoreLess Info
Ranked as one of the top ten boardwalks in the nation, the Carolina Beach Boardwalk is bustling with shops and other family fun. Music, amusement rides, weekly fireworks, and specialty stores keep visitors coming back.
13.6 Miles
75% 4 votes
Boat Rentals 107 Carolina Beach Ave. N., Carolina Beach, NC MoreLess Info
Wheel Fun is a rental authority offering kayak and pedal boat rental options in the Carolina Beach Lake area. Available rentals include both single and double kayaks and pedal boats.
13.8 Miles
98% 60 votes
Surfing Lessons 308 South Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 MoreLess Info
Carolina Beach, North Carolina is home to the Tony Silvagni Surf School. The school offers private and small-group surfing instruction, intensive summer surfing camps and is one of the few surfing schools offering multi-day surfing tours.
15.7 Miles
86% 21 votes
Natural Landmarks Kure Beach, Kure Beach, NC MoreLess Info
The only natural rock formation of its kind in the state, Coquina Outcrop is a scenic spot that is visible only at low tide. The area features scenic views, and is suitable for swimming.
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