Jim's Guidebook. There’s a lot more than this, so just ask if you’re looking for something particular

Jim
Jim's Guidebook. There’s a lot more than this, so just ask if you’re looking for something particular

Food scene

Great Burgers and Craft Beer, and Coffee
33 recommandé par les habitants
Mess Hall ILM
2136 Hutchison Ln
33 recommandé par les habitants
Great Burgers and Craft Beer, and Coffee
best cheese steak in town, but eat it there, not to go
7 recommandé par les habitants
J Michael's Philly Deli
8232 Market St
7 recommandé par les habitants
best cheese steak in town, but eat it there, not to go
Great Brunch, often busy, so call ahead or get there early
Brunches at Randall
3326 Jaeckle Drive
Great Brunch, often busy, so call ahead or get there early
great brunch and brunch cocktails. get there early or you may have to wait.
First Watch
3534 Oleander Drive
great brunch and brunch cocktails. get there early or you may have to wait.
A coastal Staple on the waterway by Wrightsville Beach. great atmosphere on a pretty day. lots of outdoor seating with indoor and covered spaces as well. live music is common on the deck on weekends. They make a good Bloody Mary and a good Pain Killer.
97 recommandé par les habitants
Dockside Restaurant
1308 Airlie Rd
97 recommandé par les habitants
A coastal Staple on the waterway by Wrightsville Beach. great atmosphere on a pretty day. lots of outdoor seating with indoor and covered spaces as well. live music is common on the deck on weekends. They make a good Bloody Mary and a good Pain Killer.
Great Food and Brewery. Get the Grouper Fingers Appetizer. My Friend Drew is the Chef.
38 recommandé par les habitants
Waterman's Brewing
1610 Pavilion Pl
38 recommandé par les habitants
Great Food and Brewery. Get the Grouper Fingers Appetizer. My Friend Drew is the Chef.
I personally like the fish or shrimp sandwiches but it’s all good. “Moe it up” with wings or ribs, and enjoy some local craft beer from a pretty big draft list.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Moe's Original BBQ
5818 Oleander Dr
12 recommandé par les habitants
I personally like the fish or shrimp sandwiches but it’s all good. “Moe it up” with wings or ribs, and enjoy some local craft beer from a pretty big draft list.
One of mine and Jenifer’s favorite spots for great farm to table dinner and cocktails. Fun for couples and groups, or just post up at the bar and eat if traveling solo.
73 recommandé par les habitants
Rx Restaurant and Bar
421 Castle St
73 recommandé par les habitants
One of mine and Jenifer’s favorite spots for great farm to table dinner and cocktails. Fun for couples and groups, or just post up at the bar and eat if traveling solo.
Great atmosphere and sushi/Asian fusion downtown. Get the “this is how we roll” chef’s choice. It rarely disappoints.
84 recommandé par les habitants
Yosake Downtown Sushi Lounge
33 S Front St
84 recommandé par les habitants
Great atmosphere and sushi/Asian fusion downtown. Get the “this is how we roll” chef’s choice. It rarely disappoints.
Quaint Panamanian dinner spot before Wrightsville Beach.
115 recommandé par les habitants
Ceviche's
7210 Wrightsville Ave
115 recommandé par les habitants
Quaint Panamanian dinner spot before Wrightsville Beach.
We love this one for brunch or dinner. They have a butcher shop and fine cuts of Wagyu for the discerning carnivore.
26 recommandé par les habitants
True Blue Butcher and Table
1125 Military Cutoff Rd
26 recommandé par les habitants
We love this one for brunch or dinner. They have a butcher shop and fine cuts of Wagyu for the discerning carnivore.
A staple in the area for Baja Mexican food with several location. K38 on oleander is the OG with Tower 7 on wrightsville beach and las olas on military cutoff. All are great
84 recommandé par les habitants
K38 Baja Grill
5410 Oleander Dr
84 recommandé par les habitants
A staple in the area for Baja Mexican food with several location. K38 on oleander is the OG with Tower 7 on wrightsville beach and las olas on military cutoff. All are great
K-38’s restaurant at Wrightsville Beach.
119 recommandé par les habitants
Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill
4 N Lumina Ave
119 recommandé par les habitants
K-38’s restaurant at Wrightsville Beach.
Kabuki Korean Cafe & Sushi Bar
4102 Oleander Dr
Great fun hibachi
8 recommandé par les habitants
Hiro Japanese Steakhouse
222 Old Eastwood Rd
8 recommandé par les habitants
Great fun hibachi
Brand new in July. About a mile away and has good food and draft menu and awesome for sports watching. 70+ big TVs and
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
3710 Oleander Drive
Brand new in July. About a mile away and has good food and draft menu and awesome for sports watching. 70+ big TVs and
Fun group place about two miles down oleander. Great for sports and an obscene amount of beers to choose from both draft and bottle/can
8 recommandé par les habitants
Mac's Speed Shop
4126 Oleander Dr
8 recommandé par les habitants
Fun group place about two miles down oleander. Great for sports and an obscene amount of beers to choose from both draft and bottle/can
Best Thai Vietnamese in town. They do Togo and delivery. It’s usually busy and worth it!
186 recommandé par les habitants
Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne Dr
186 recommandé par les habitants
Best Thai Vietnamese in town. They do Togo and delivery. It’s usually busy and worth it!
Delicious French cuisine in a cozy atmosphere downtown.
61 recommandé par les habitants
Caprice bistro
10 Market St
61 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious French cuisine in a cozy atmosphere downtown.
This is the new hot spot in town. always bustling and lively with fantastic food and drink. Very Chic spot.
Origins Food and Drink
102 Autumn Hall Drive
This is the new hot spot in town. always bustling and lively with fantastic food and drink. Very Chic spot.

Sightseeing

550 recommandé par les habitants
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead Rd
550 recommandé par les habitants
435 recommandé par les habitants
USS North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NE
435 recommandé par les habitants
234 recommandé par les habitants
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Rd
234 recommandé par les habitants
108 recommandé par les habitants
Cameron Art Museum
3201 S 17th St
108 recommandé par les habitants

City/town information

408 recommandé par les habitants
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway Dr
408 recommandé par les habitants
266 recommandé par les habitants
Carolina Beach
266 recommandé par les habitants
138 recommandé par les habitants
Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
138 recommandé par les habitants

Travel

22 recommandé par les habitants
Wilmington International Airport
1740 Airport Boulevard
22 recommandé par les habitants

Activities

9 recommandé par les habitants
Wilmington Municipal Golf Course
311 Donald Ross Dr
9 recommandé par les habitants
safe route for cyclists to get downtown, Wrightsville Beach, UNCW Campus and most anywhere in between. wear a helmet.
River to the Sea Bikeway
River to the Sea Bikeway
safe route for cyclists to get downtown, Wrightsville Beach, UNCW Campus and most anywhere in between. wear a helmet.
great park very close by with tennis courts, picnic areas and playground, as well as large fenced in dog parks
17 recommandé par les habitants
Empie Park
3405 Park Ave
17 recommandé par les habitants
great park very close by with tennis courts, picnic areas and playground, as well as large fenced in dog parks
Lots of fun for the kids
6 recommandé par les habitants
Bounce Parties and Games
4310 Shipyard Blvd
6 recommandé par les habitants
Lots of fun for the kids
Lots of fun for kids and adults. In a nice shopping center as well with good restaurants and imax theater
27 recommandé par les habitants
Flip N Fly - Wilmington Trampoline Park
830 Inspiration Dr
27 recommandé par les habitants
Lots of fun for kids and adults. In a nice shopping center as well with good restaurants and imax theater
Best theater in town. Great restaurants next door as well
44 recommandé par les habitants
Regal Mayfaire Cinemas
900 Town Center Dr
44 recommandé par les habitants
Best theater in town. Great restaurants next door as well
Second best theater in town. Also has great food options adjacent and very near Cameron Art Museum
26 recommandé par les habitants
The Pointe 14
2223 Blockbuster Rd
26 recommandé par les habitants
Second best theater in town. Also has great food options adjacent and very near Cameron Art Museum
Sprawling complex for bowling and billiards with multiple bars. Food is decent bar food
9 recommandé par les habitants
10 Pin Alley
127 S College Rd
9 recommandé par les habitants
Sprawling complex for bowling and billiards with multiple bars. Food is decent bar food
Closest bowling alley. Good spot for some games on the lanes and cold beers
6 recommandé par les habitants
Cardinal Lanes Shipyard
3907 Shipyard Blvd
6 recommandé par les habitants
Closest bowling alley. Good spot for some games on the lanes and cold beers
Awesome water park with arcade and laser tag and mini golf
138 recommandé par les habitants
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander Dr
138 recommandé par les habitants
Awesome water park with arcade and laser tag and mini golf
408 recommandé par les habitants
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway Dr
408 recommandé par les habitants
Good food and a brewery too!
14 recommandé par les habitants
Capt'n Bill's Backyard Grill
4240 Market St
14 recommandé par les habitants
Good food and a brewery too!
11 recommandé par les habitants
The Exit Games | Escape Room
2 N Front St
11 recommandé par les habitants

bar

on the roof of the Embassy Suites downtown. Breathtaking views of the River and Downtown with well made craft cocktails and a great craft beer selection.
58 recommandé par les habitants
Cloud 9 Rooftop Bar
9 Estell Lee Pl
58 recommandé par les habitants
on the roof of the Embassy Suites downtown. Breathtaking views of the River and Downtown with well made craft cocktails and a great craft beer selection.
a local dive-bar staple on Wrightsville avenue with a pool table and cheap drinks
Coat of Arms Lounge
3818 Wrightsville Ave
a local dive-bar staple on Wrightsville avenue with a pool table and cheap drinks
My personal favorite dive bar in the area. Located in the heart of Wrightsville Beach. Always make sure to Uber Home.
29 recommandé par les habitants
Lagerheads Tavern
35 N Lumina Ave
29 recommandé par les habitants
My personal favorite dive bar in the area. Located in the heart of Wrightsville Beach. Always make sure to Uber Home.
fun local distillery and bar nearby. easily accessible by car (dont drink and drive), or by foot or bike via the River to the Sea Bikeway.
32 recommandé par les habitants
End of Days Distillery
1815 Castle St
32 recommandé par les habitants
fun local distillery and bar nearby. easily accessible by car (dont drink and drive), or by foot or bike via the River to the Sea Bikeway.
Great bottleshop with beer, wine, cigars, outdoor and indoor seating and often live entertainment on weekends. Stephen, the owner, is a great host as well.
18 recommandé par les habitants
The Brewer's Kettle
4718 Oleander Dr
18 recommandé par les habitants
Great bottleshop with beer, wine, cigars, outdoor and indoor seating and often live entertainment on weekends. Stephen, the owner, is a great host as well.
my personal favorite Historic Downtown dive bar. good starting point to explore the downtown scene of bars and restaurants.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Duck & Dive Pub
114 Dock St
21 recommandé par les habitants
my personal favorite Historic Downtown dive bar. good starting point to explore the downtown scene of bars and restaurants.

Brewery

Great local Brewery, easily accessible by car or the Cross City Trail/River to the Sea Bikeway. You can usually find a good food truck there.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Flying Machine Brewing Company
3130 Randall Pkwy
42 recommandé par les habitants
Great local Brewery, easily accessible by car or the Cross City Trail/River to the Sea Bikeway. You can usually find a good food truck there.
Chill brewery downtown under the Cape Fear River Drawbridge. one of the originals.
63 recommandé par les habitants
Waterline Brewing Company
721 Surry St
63 recommandé par les habitants
Chill brewery downtown under the Cape Fear River Drawbridge. one of the originals.
The OG Brewery in Wilmington. Regionally famous for their Tropical Lighting IPA, but all their beer is awesome, and they will Can it for you on site to go.
54 recommandé par les habitants
Wilmington Brewing Company
824 S Kerr Ave
54 recommandé par les habitants
The OG Brewery in Wilmington. Regionally famous for their Tropical Lighting IPA, but all their beer is awesome, and they will Can it for you on site to go.
small but very good brewery by Bradley Creek Bridge on the way to Wrightsville Beach. Very Nearby Wrightsville Beach Brewery, that is also a full restaurant.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Mad Mole Brewing
6309 Boathouse Rd
16 recommandé par les habitants
small but very good brewery by Bradley Creek Bridge on the way to Wrightsville Beach. Very Nearby Wrightsville Beach Brewery, that is also a full restaurant.
Great atmosphere restaurant and brewery. indoor and outdoor seating, often with live music on pretty weekends. across the street from Mad Mole Brewery.
81 recommandé par les habitants
Wrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander Dr
81 recommandé par les habitants
Great atmosphere restaurant and brewery. indoor and outdoor seating, often with live music on pretty weekends. across the street from Mad Mole Brewery.
Cool small brewery downtown in an old firestation next to the brooklyn arts center. Named after the most famous pirate, Blackbeard.
60 recommandé par les habitants
Edward Teach Brewing
604 N 4th St
60 recommandé par les habitants
Cool small brewery downtown in an old firestation next to the brooklyn arts center. Named after the most famous pirate, Blackbeard.
I really like their sour beers, but ive never actually been here. (at least when i wrote this). it is also further away than the other breweries.
25 recommandé par les habitants
The Sour Barn
7211 Market St
25 recommandé par les habitants
I really like their sour beers, but ive never actually been here. (at least when i wrote this). it is also further away than the other breweries.