Good way to make history come alive, great open tour but showing age and wear and tear. Very good stories on the displays from the men who served on the ship. Take the time to read the comments-they are worth the admission price alone! Most folks just pushed through and kept moving.

Too cool with tons of history. Lots to read and very impressive to actually stand on the deck of history.

How great to have a piece of history from WWII right here in North Carolina. The Battleship is very visible from the waterfront in downtown Historic Wilmington on the Cape Fear River. She is decked out in her battle camouflage shades of gray. A short ride over the bridge will take you to her welcome center. Be sure to watch... More

This famous ship has been very well restored and the self-guided tour is easy to follow from deck to deck and exhibit to exhibit but expect to get a little work-out climbing up and down the stairs.

We did a self guided tour today of the battleship. It is truly amazing to see what it was like and what our brave soldiers experienced. Allow plenty of time to read the little excerpts and go through all the decks. A fun family activity!

Walking tour, be sure you have the time 2 - 3 hours, and that you are able to move up and down stairs. My 67 year old mother made the whole tour but was tired by the end. We happened to be there during the reunion of the crew of the ship, was great to meet and talk with some... More

We were in Myrtle Beach for a few days and made this into a day trip. Wonderful history and exhibits. If you love history, you will love this!!

This was one of the best things to see in Wilmington. The self guided tour was laid out well. I learned many interesting facts about life on a WW2 Battleship. Because of the heat, I recommend a morning tour.

...what's not to like, seeing one of the greatest examples of the American Naval Forces in the world? This ship is incredibly bigger than life. I don't know of any WWII-era battleship that's being kept in its original condition and still remains in the water. You'll love parking, looking at the gigantic shells that are used for parking pylons with... More