Wilmington, NC Guidebook
Walkable Food & Beverage
Food and beverage options within walking distance of the cottage.
Angus is just a few blocks from the house. We love grabbing a burger here for lunch. They have great topping options and they are right beside Boombalattis ice cream.
Angus Grill
1001 North 4th StreetAngus is just a few blocks from the house. We love grabbing a burger here for lunch. They have great topping options and they are right beside Boombalattis ice cream.
Palate is a cute bottle shop and garden just a few blocks from the house. It’s a great place to grab a drink to stay or go. They also have a wonderful outdoor garden space and food truck.
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Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve
1007 N 4th StPalate is a cute bottle shop and garden just a few blocks from the house. It’s a great place to grab a drink to stay or go. They also have a wonderful outdoor garden space and food truck.
We love Boombalattis ice cream. It’s a cute spot a few blocks from the cottage with a photo worthy outdoor eating area. Check out their cute stickers and apparel while you’re there!
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Boombalatti's Homemade Ice Cream
1005 N 4th StWe love Boombalattis ice cream. It’s a cute spot a few blocks from the cottage with a photo worthy outdoor eating area. Check out their cute stickers and apparel while you’re there!
Three10 is a recent addition to the area. It is a repurposed 1920’s historic bungalow with a great porch for eating outdoors on a nice day. They offer modern southern seafood. We highly recommend this as a dinner spot or Sunday brunch.
three10
1022 North 4th StreetThree10 is a recent addition to the area. It is a repurposed 1920’s historic bungalow with a great porch for eating outdoors on a nice day. They offer modern southern seafood. We highly recommend this as a dinner spot or Sunday brunch.
Edward Teach Brewing
604 N 4th StGoat & Compass
710 N 4th StBottega Art & Wine
723 N 4th StFlytrap Brewing
319 Walnut StCloud 9 Rooftop Bar
9 Estell Lee PlSteam Restaurant and Bar
9 Estell Lee PlMarina Grill
18 Harnett StBrooklyn Cafe
706 N 4th St
The Kitchen Sink
622 North 4th StreetThe Red Eye Bakery
1011 N 4th StFood scene
Popular and famous food and beverage spots in Wilmington.
Satellite is a local favorite. It’s a quick drive from the cottage at the other end of historic downtown Wilmington. It’s a rustic-modern tavern with a funky vibe and great outdoor space. There is live music on the weekends and a taco bar on site.
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Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield StSatellite is a local favorite. It’s a quick drive from the cottage at the other end of historic downtown Wilmington. It’s a rustic-modern tavern with a funky vibe and great outdoor space. There is live music on the weekends and a taco bar on site.
Benny’s is a local favorite owned by famous chef Vivian Howard. It gets crowded so make a reservation! While you’re waiting grab a drink next door at Satellite bar and lounge, another local favorite.
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Benny's Big Time Pizzeria
206 Greenfield StBenny’s is a local favorite owned by famous chef Vivian Howard. It gets crowded so make a reservation! While you’re waiting grab a drink next door at Satellite bar and lounge, another local favorite.
Grab a famous trolley stop hotdog at the original location at Wrightsville beach! My personal favorite is the surfer dog. It pairs great with their me lace on a hot days.
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Trolly Stop
94 S Lumina AveGrab a famous trolley stop hotdog at the original location at Wrightsville beach! My personal favorite is the surfer dog. It pairs great with their me lace on a hot days.
If you like burritos, this local favorite is just a short drive from the cottage! Make sure to try out their many salsa bar options.
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Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn WILMINGTON LOCATION
4002 Oleander DrIf you like burritos, this local favorite is just a short drive from the cottage! Make sure to try out their many salsa bar options.
Interested in Waterfront Dining? Check out Bluewater at Wrightsville Beach. They have indoor and outdoor seating and a variety of seafood and non-seafood dishes. All with a beautiful waterway view!
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Bluewater Grill
4 Marina StInterested in Waterfront Dining? Check out Bluewater at Wrightsville Beach. They have indoor and outdoor seating and a variety of seafood and non-seafood dishes. All with a beautiful waterway view!
Tower 7 is a local favorite on Wrightsville Beach. It’s small and fills up fast so get their early! We recommend this spot for a lunch break when you’re at Wrightsville or an early dinner.
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Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill
4 N Lumina AveTower 7 is a local favorite on Wrightsville Beach. It’s small and fills up fast so get their early! We recommend this spot for a lunch break when you’re at Wrightsville or an early dinner.
Beer Barrio
34 N Front StSeabird
1 South Front StreetManna
123 Princess StPinpoint Restaurant
114 Market StCatch
6623 Market StSavorez
402 Chestnut StYosake Downtown Sushi Lounge
33 S Front StIndochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrCeviche's
7210 Wrightsville AveThe Dixie Grill
116 Market StPort City Brew Bus
1121 C Military Cutoff RdBeaches
Our local beaches and some things to check out when you’re there.
Carolina Beach is one of Wilmington’s beaches. Enjoy a wide variety of restaurants and bars, fishing spots, the boardwalk, campsites, nature trails and more! Every Thursday night during the summer CB has fireworks and live music. They also host kid friendly outdoor movies on Sunday nights at Carolina Beach Lake Park.
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Carolina Beach
Carolina Beach is one of Wilmington’s beaches. Enjoy a wide variety of restaurants and bars, fishing spots, the boardwalk, campsites, nature trails and more! Every Thursday night during the summer CB has fireworks and live music. They also host kid friendly outdoor movies on Sunday nights at Carolina Beach Lake Park.
Wrightsville is one of Wilmington’s beautiful beaches. There are some great restaurants and bars, a park and a few shops. Make sure to grab a famous trolley stop hotdog while you’re there!
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Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrWrightsville is one of Wilmington’s beautiful beaches. There are some great restaurants and bars, a park and a few shops. Make sure to grab a famous trolley stop hotdog while you’re there!
While you’re at Carolina Beach, check out the veggie wagon for snacks and drinks!
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The Veggie Wagon
3315 Masonboro Loop RdWhile you’re at Carolina Beach, check out the veggie wagon for snacks and drinks!
Check out the boardwalk at Carolina beach. Pop into the restaurants and tourist shops along the way and check out the rides. Make sure to grab a famous Britt’s donut while your there.
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Каролина Бич Бордвок
Carolina Beach Avenue SouthCheck out the boardwalk at Carolina beach. Pop into the restaurants and tourist shops along the way and check out the rides. Make sure to grab a famous Britt’s donut while your there.
Carolina beach state park has beautiful walking trails! Get some exercise, enjoy nature and keep an eye out for Venus fly traps!
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Državni park Carolina Beach
1010 State Park RdCarolina beach state park has beautiful walking trails! Get some exercise, enjoy nature and keep an eye out for Venus fly traps!
Wrightsville Beach Museum of History
303 W Salisbury StSightseeing
Riverfront park is a new addition to Wilmington’s historic river front. When the park isn’t hosting Live Nation concerts it’s open to the public and features great views, a River front boardwalk, a playground and interactive water feature. It’s just a few blocks from the cottage. We highly recommend checking out the park and attending a concert!
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Riverfront Park
North Water StreetRiverfront park is a new addition to Wilmington’s historic river front. When the park isn’t hosting Live Nation concerts it’s open to the public and features great views, a River front boardwalk, a playground and interactive water feature. It’s just a few blocks from the cottage. We highly recommend checking out the park and attending a concert!
Take a tour of the historic battleship. Just a short drive from the cottage!
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Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NETake a tour of the historic battleship. Just a short drive from the cottage!
For any One Tree Hill fans, check out the One Tree Hill bridge, walking distance from the cottage!
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One Tree Hill: The Bridge
694 N 6th StFor any One Tree Hill fans, check out the One Tree Hill bridge, walking distance from the cottage!
Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington
8 Market StWilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkWilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkLive Music & Events
Love Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park is a Live Nation Venue that hosts some wonderful live concerts! We love attending concerts at this venue. It’s walking distance from the cottage making your concert experience stress free. Make sure to check out to rules about the types of chairs and bags you can bring into the venue.
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Riverfront Park
North Water StreetLove Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park is a Live Nation Venue that hosts some wonderful live concerts! We love attending concerts at this venue. It’s walking distance from the cottage making your concert experience stress free. Make sure to check out to rules about the types of chairs and bags you can bring into the venue.
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater is a smaller venue than Live Oak Bank Pavilion but it hosts some great bands. You will need to drive or Uber to this venue but it is only a few minutes from the cottage by car.
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Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheatre DrGreenfield Lake Amphitheater is a smaller venue than Live Oak Bank Pavilion but it hosts some great bands. You will need to drive or Uber to this venue but it is only a few minutes from the cottage by car.
The Wilson Center hosts a variety of events from music, to theater and comedy. It is walking distance from the cottage. Check out their line up of events!
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Centar Vilson na Koledžu Kejp Fir
703 N 3rd StThe Wilson Center hosts a variety of events from music, to theater and comedy. It is walking distance from the cottage. Check out their line up of events!
Thalian Hall is a historic city hall and theater in downtown Wilmington. It is open for tours and shows.
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Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut StThalian Hall is a historic city hall and theater in downtown Wilmington. It is open for tours and shows.
The Brookyln Arts Center is just blocks away and hosts a variety of art events throughout the year.
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Brooklyn Arts Center
516 N 4th StThe Brookyln Arts Center is just blocks away and hosts a variety of art events throughout the year.
Indoor activities
Less than stellar weather? Check out these indoor activities.
Jungle rapids has laser tag, arcade games and more inside. If the weather clears up, they have a water park, go carts and mini golf.
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Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander DrJungle rapids has laser tag, arcade games and more inside. If the weather clears up, they have a water park, go carts and mini golf.
The Breakout Room, LLC
130 N Front StThe Exit Games | Escape Room
2 N Front StCardinal Lanes Shipyard
3907 Shipyard BlvdBattle House Laser Tag
1817 Hall DrCape Fear Museum of History and Science
814 Market StRegal Mayfaire Cinemas
900 Town Center DrThe Pointe 14
2223 Blockbuster Rd