Paul's Guidebook
Food Scene
Our favorite local eats and drinks. 😎
Our favorite local seafood/steak spot! Sit right on the Riverwalk and watch the sunset over the Cape Fear River.
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Elijah's
2 Ann StOur favorite local seafood/steak spot! Sit right on the Riverwalk and watch the sunset over the Cape Fear River.
Pilot House Restaurant
2 Ann StRiverfront dining downtown.
Great spot at Wrightsville Beach.
Seafood, Gourmet Burgers, etc.
Craft Brewery.
38 moradores locais recomendam
Waterman's Brewing
1610 Pavilion PlGreat spot at Wrightsville Beach.
Seafood, Gourmet Burgers, etc.
Craft Brewery.
Poe's Tavern - Wrightsville Beach
212 Causeway DrGet the Buffalo Shrimp Tacos!
Marina Grill
18 Harnett StDowntown waterfront.
We recommend the brunch!
The best burgers in town!
In a historic pub in the heart of downtown.
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Rebellion NC
15 S Front StThe best burgers in town!
In a historic pub in the heart of downtown.
Blue Surf Cafe
250 Racine DrTwo locations. one now open near Wrightsville beach.
Amazing views of the Riverfront and sunset. great spot for local seafood or steaks, salad and drinks
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The George on the Riverwalk
128 S Water StAmazing views of the Riverfront and sunset. great spot for local seafood or steaks, salad and drinks
Great local seafood spot on the Intercoastal Waterway at Wrightsville Beach.
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Fish House Grill
1410 Airlie RdGreat local seafood spot on the Intercoastal Waterway at Wrightsville Beach.
Local Seafood at the drawbridge to Wrightsville Beach.
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The Bridge Tender
1414 Airlie RdLocal Seafood at the drawbridge to Wrightsville Beach.
Dockside Restaurant
1308 Airlie RdWaterfront Dining at Wrightsville Beach.
Amazing food, including local seafood on the Intercoastal Waterway at the drawbridge to Wrightsville Beach.
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Bluewater Grill
4 Marina StAmazing food, including local seafood on the Intercoastal Waterway at the drawbridge to Wrightsville Beach.
This is our family go to spot for a great local place and a budget conscious meal.
$1 Tacos every night and $2 tacos at lunch. but dont let the price fool you. it is authentic TexMex and a local favorite.
They have 5 locations locally.
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Islands Fresh Mex Grill
260 Racine DrThis is our family go to spot for a great local place and a budget conscious meal.
$1 Tacos every night and $2 tacos at lunch. but dont let the price fool you. it is authentic TexMex and a local favorite.
They have 5 locations locally.
The Huge Menu and multiple dining levels make this historic spot a local favorite. 2 blocks from the downtown riverfront.
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Front Street Brewery
9 N Front StThe Huge Menu and multiple dining levels make this historic spot a local favorite. 2 blocks from the downtown riverfront.
What it lacks in atmosphere it makes up for in flavor! Authentic Mexican food just down the road. Very close by and a great spot for some takeout at the end of your day at the beach.
Camino Real Mexican Restaurant - Bar & Grill
2307 N College RdWhat it lacks in atmosphere it makes up for in flavor! Authentic Mexican food just down the road. Very close by and a great spot for some takeout at the end of your day at the beach.
Local and College Sports
UNCW has Division 1 athletics for the sports enthusiast.
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University of North Carolina Wilmington
601 S College RdUNCW has Division 1 athletics for the sports enthusiast.
Wilmington Sharks
2149 Carolina Beach RdCollege Summer League Baseball.
Trask Coliseum
Home of UNCW basketball.
Outdoor Activities
Beautiful county park with one of the areas best disc golf courses, trails, playground etc.
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Castle Hayne Disc Golf Course
4700 Old AveBeautiful county park with one of the areas best disc golf courses, trails, playground etc.
Need to get your run or walk in while staying here? The 3 mile Wrightsville beach loop crosses several bridges and gives beautiful views!
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WB Loop
530 Causeway DrNeed to get your run or walk in while staying here? The 3 mile Wrightsville beach loop crosses several bridges and gives beautiful views!
Marathon Avenue
Marathon AvenueGreat road for running, cycling and walking... and its right out your front door!
Beach Access #29
Stone StreetYeah. we have the beach. But you probably already knew that. 😎
Travel through miles of bike and walking trails from downtown to the ocean
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Cross City Trail
Cross City TrailTravel through miles of bike and walking trails from downtown to the ocean
Coffee
Locations all over Wilmington! Enjoy our most popular local Coffee shops!
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Port City Java
21-A N Front StLocations all over Wilmington! Enjoy our most popular local Coffee shops!
great local coffee shop located minutes from Wrightsville Beach in Mayfair Town Center.
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Drift Coffee & Kitchen
110 Dungannon Blvdgreat local coffee shop located minutes from Wrightsville Beach in Mayfair Town Center.
Airport
5.5 Miles from our spot to the airport
We are a very short drive (5.5 Miles) from Wilmington International Airport.
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Wilmington International Airport
1740 Airport BoulevardWe are a very short drive (5.5 Miles) from Wilmington International Airport.
Shopping and Eating
Mayfair Town Center is Wilmington's premier shopping' eating and entertainment destination. Just off the island of Wrightsville Beach.
-Mayfair Cinema's
-Belk
-Lululemon
-Potery Barn
-World Market
-Barnes and Noble
-Gap
-Ann Taylor
-Red Robin
-Atlanta Bread Company
-Dick's Sporting Goods
-Fresh Market
-The Melting Pot
-Panera
And much more!
10 moradores locais recomendam
Mayfaire
6835 Conservation WayMayfair Town Center is Wilmington's premier shopping' eating and entertainment destination. Just off the island of Wrightsville Beach.
-Mayfair Cinema's
-Belk
-Lululemon
-Potery Barn
-World Market
-Barnes and Noble
-Gap
-Ann Taylor
-Red Robin
-Atlanta Bread Company
-Dick's Sporting Goods
-Fresh Market
-The Melting Pot
-Panera
And much more!
Newly renovated.
Wilmington's original shopping and dining destination.
-Belk
-JCPenney
-Dillard's
-Dick's Sporting Goods
-Food Court
-Starbucks
-Panera
-Moe's
-Foot Locker
Etc.
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Independence Mall
3500 Oleander DrNewly renovated.
Wilmington's original shopping and dining destination.
-Belk
-JCPenney
-Dillard's
-Dick's Sporting Goods
-Food Court
-Starbucks
-Panera
-Moe's
-Foot Locker
Etc.
One of many historic shopping venues in our beautiful downtown.
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Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace
1 S Front StOne of many historic shopping venues in our beautiful downtown.
- Old Navy
- Ross
- Lowes Home Improvement
- Staples
- Sam's Club
- Petco
- Bed, Bath and Beyond
- Verizon
- AT&T
University Centre
322-412 College Road- Old Navy
- Ross
- Lowes Home Improvement
- Staples
- Sam's Club
- Petco
- Bed, Bath and Beyond
- Verizon
- AT&T
Sightseeing
Great way to spend the day at the southern end of Pleasure Island.
one of 3 State Aquarium's in the North Carolina system. You can also take the ferry to Southport (just down the road) and make a day of your trip to the southern end of our area.
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Aquário da Carolina do Norte em Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdGreat way to spend the day at the southern end of Pleasure Island.
one of 3 State Aquarium's in the North Carolina system. You can also take the ferry to Southport (just down the road) and make a day of your trip to the southern end of our area.
See a living piece of WW2 history
on the west bank of the Cape Fear River overlooking downtown.
Tours available daily.
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Navio USS North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NESee a living piece of WW2 history
on the west bank of the Cape Fear River overlooking downtown.
Tours available daily.