Redefining Southern Hospitality
Activities
Historical. Cultural. Family Fun.
Wilmington, North Carolina has activities for every interest and every age. Port City Guesthouse is a 15 minute walk or 5 minute drive from downtown Wilmington. We're conveniently located only a 20 minute drive from three of the area's best beaches: Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach. We're a two hour drive to Raleigh and only an hour and a half from Myrtle Beach.
So many great things to do in Wilmington, NC!
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An old-fashioned buggy ride through the historic district will provide a scenic tour of many historical sites, including among others the Cornwallis House, the slave market, or the Bellamy Mansion.
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Visit Chandlers Wharf on the River Walk where you will find a host of restaurants and shops.
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Delve into some of the exciting history and visit local haunts on a ghost walking tour.
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Historic Fort Fisher just a couple of miles south of Carolina beach is a definite "must see" for the history buff. Being the last Confederate blockade to remain standing, Fort Fisher has a wonderful museum dedicated to all the soldiers who fought in the Confederate War.
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A "must see" in Wilmington is Battleship North Carolina. The history, glory and honor of this grand old ship will make this one visit you'll not too soon forget.
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Summer time is concert season at the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.
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Join locals downtown every Friday night from May through September for a free concert as a part of the Downtown Sundown Series.
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Be sure to check out the Riverfront Farmers' Market Saturday mornings from mid-April through mid-November.
For more information about events, concerts, festivals, and more, check out www.whatsonwilmington.com