- 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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Stone-baked pizzas, hoagies, and calzones served in a fun, creative environment; vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and kids’ options available
8.6 Miles
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1 votes
P.O. Box 1583, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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Specializing in both offshore and nearshore fishing, Offshore Account Offshore Fishing Charter offers visitors half day to full day fishing trips for up to six people. Depending on the location, visitors can catch shark, snapper, wahoo, and more.
8.9 Miles
Visitors can take a surfboard out on the waves for the first time with an experienced instructor at Carolina School of Surf. The school runs kid-friendly surf camps where visitors can learn the basics of surfing.
8.9 Miles
56%
9 votes
23 E Salisbury Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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Johnnie Mercer's Pier is a 1200 foot concrete fishing pier. There is a beach shop, shower and restroom facilities, and a small bar and grill nearby. The pier is suitable for fishing and walking (although there is a small fee.)
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A part of the Carolina Beach, Freeman Park provides an opportunity for tourists to enjoy lots of water fun. This includes beach activities like kayaking, swimming, sun bathing and surfing, along with driving a 4x4 through the sand.
12.1 Miles
72%
43 votes
1810 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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One of the few fishing piers left on Carolina Beach is Carolina Beach Fishing Pier. The pier offers a small cafe and tackle shop and is a prime spot for relaxation and fishing for a variety of species.
12.1 Miles
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5 votes
1818 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Located along the Atlantic Ocean, The North End - Freeman Park provides a beach area and water access suitable boating, swimming, fishing and crabbing. The park allows vehicles on the beach and can be used for camping.
12.2 Miles
Offering small-group kayak and paddle boarding tours, Paddle NC is located in Carolina Beach State Park. The company gives guided eco-tours that familiarize visitors with the distinctive ecosystem of the park area.
12.3 Miles
89%
278 votes
1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Photographers, botanists and nature lovers frequent Carolina Beach State Park in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. This scenic park is particularly notable for its natural population of rare, carnivorous Venus Flytrap plants.
12.5 Miles
97%
35 votes
1401 Canal Drive, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Captain Mark with Carolina Beach Inshore Adventures offers customized boating adventures along the Cape Fear River and intra-coastal waterways for up to four guests. Adventures include fishing, clamming, bird and wildlife tours, and sunset cruises.
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1121 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Run by the Federal Point Historic Preservation Society, the Federal Point History Center houses museum displays featuring local history from prehistoric, colonial, and civil war periods, development of current attractions, a research library, archives, and a gift-shop.