Attractions in Wilmington, North Carolina

Initially a quiet port town in southeastern North Carolina, Wilmington is today a haven for tourists who want to take in a bit of everything on their holiday.  With great weather and multiple attractions suited for every interest, Wilmington is truly a tourist paradise.

For those interested in history, Wilmington has a number of museums to see.  Battleships, mansions and plantations have wonderful exhibits with many rare specimens on display.  There are interactive multimedia guides to these exhibits as well as special events and workshops.  If you are interested in snakes, visit the Serpentarium for its wonderful displays.  Children can spend a great time at the Children’s museum no matter where their interest lies. Art galleries are also a pleasure to see and there are often special exhibitions that are announced beforehand so make sure to check before you drop in.

There are amusement parks that guarantee a fun time with the family.  If you want to go camping there is the option available for choosing where you want to go – from secluded woods to scenic spots with access to the internet and other facilities.  Campers in Wilmington can choose from a variety of campgrounds.  You can visit the film studios and locations where many popular TV shows and movies have been filmed.  There are also Civil War battlefields steeped in history where the charm of a bygone era is recreated for your pleasure.  For those who want to hit the beach there are Wrightsville, Kure and Carolina beaches that offer water sports facilities as well as options for simply lazing in the sun and swimming.

If you are interested in fishing, Wilmington has special angling charters that take you out to inland and offshore waters and you can catch anything from a king mackerel to sharks.  If you are a novice at fishing, you can learn more about it from the helpful staff on these charters.  You can also set sail on a cruise from the docks and spend the evening being entertained and dining on board a wonderful ship.  There are also stud farms which organize horseback riding and also have ponies for children as well as petting zoos.  Shopping opportunities are plentiful and there are entertaining annual festivals, live performances and shows to liven up your evenings in the town.

Wilmington is easy on your wallet with affordable attractions so you do not have to miss a thing while you are there.  The place is easy to get to by Interstate as well as by air and coupled with great lodging and dining places this is truly a wonderful holiday getaway for you and your family.

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