You’ll find endless enjoyment and adventure along this historic riverfront town. Downtown Wilmington features numerous eclectic shops, exciting nightlife, charming coffeehouses and outstanding restaurants. The Forest Hills section of Downtown Wilmington has many historic homes and scenic gardens, and is well worth a visit.

Located just minutes from Downtown Wilmington, Jungle Rapids family fun park is a great way to spend the day. Even though you can enjoy go-karts, the largest indoor playground in Wilmington and a miniature golf course, the main attraction at Jungle Rapids is the water park with huge wave pool, water slides, a lazy river, a children’s play area and waterfalls.

Wilmington is home to the University of North Carolina Wilmington, which started as Wilmington College in 1947. Some of the most recognizable and notable landmarks on the University of North Carolina Wilmington campus include the clock tower, the traffic circle in front of the three original college buildings, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington Arboretum, Leutze Hall's Gates and the chancellor’s walk.

Established in 1901, Airlie Gardens is an important cultural and ecological piece of North Carolina history. Airlie Gardens amazes visitors with its incredible combination of formal gardens, wildlife, historic structures, walking trails, breathtaking views, freshwater lakes and a 462-year-old Arlie Oak tree.

Wilmington is also known as the childhood home of basketball great Michael Jordan. In addition to being North Carolina’s oldest history museum, the Cape Fear Museum now houses the Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery with items like Jordan’s North Carolina basketball uniform, elementary school report cards, a first paycheck and a Christmas stocking.

Find bargains and great souvenirs to bring home at the Independence Mall. Anchored by department stores like Dillard’s and JCPenney, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for at Independence Mall.

One of the most visited sites in North Carolina is the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, sometimes called the USS North Carolina. Come aboard and experience first-hand the patriotic pride that carried her brave crew to victory.

You’ll always have something to see or do when you’re in Wilmington, NC. Find affordable accommodations when you make reservations with Choice Hotels for your Wilmington vacation. We’ll see you there.   << Hide