Yacht Basin Drive restaurants, Southport
Gorgeous spot on the salt marsh by the yachts- dine with fantastic views!
Fort Fisher State Historic Site, Kure Beach
Gorgeous grounds to walk around. Climb stairs to the cannon and see views over the Cape Fear River and fields of wildflowers.
Riverwalk restaurants, Wilmington
Gorgeous boardwalk along the river with outdoor cafes, a juggler, and a strong cool breeze.
1921 Fort Fisher Monument and Sea Wall
Cool spot on the ocean, with sea wall, and large field with monument.
Carolina Beach and town
Fun town with nice beach, ice cream shops, and boardwalk with amusement park.
USS North Carolina Battleship, Wilmington
Interesting visit, where you get to really explore a great deal of the ship.
Children's Museum of Wilmington
Large children's museum with ship with cannons, play houses, market and diner.
Wilmington mansions and churches
Walk Market Street and its side streets to see gorgeous historic mansions and churches.
Oak Island Beach at Yaupon Fishing Pier
Wide beach with some dunes, oily-streaked sand, and fishing pier.
Lumina Station small shopping plaza, Wilmington
Adorable southern-style small shopping plaza with Port City Java.
Atlantic Beach Town Park
Skate park, small mini-golf, view of dunes, splash pad, and toddler playground. Big kid playground is not good.