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Ranked #1 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
4.5 of 5 stars 230 reviews
Owner description: As you walk the decks of the NORTH CAROLINA, imagine yourself in the South Pacific during WWII searching the sky for enemy... more » Owner description: As you walk the decks of the NORTH CAROLINA, imagine yourself in the South Pacific during WWII searching the sky for enemy aircraft, anticipating what may happen next. Step aboard the most decorated US Battleship of WWII! Explore nine decks, crew's quarters, gun turrets, and much more. Discover where history comes alive. Located at the junctions of highways 17, 76, 74, 421 on the Cape Fear River across from historic downtown Wilmington. Open every day! « less
Attraction type  Ships; Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #2 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
4.5 of 5 stars 64 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
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Ranked #3 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
4.5 of 5 stars 81 reviews
One of the largest districts listed with the National Register of Historical Places.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #4 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Owner description: The most industrialized of all North Carolina's rivers, this water system stretches 200 miles through the heart of the North... more » Owner description: The most industrialized of all North Carolina's rivers, this water system stretches 200 miles through the heart of the North Carolina piedmont, crossing the coastal plain, and empties into the Atlantic near Southport. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  95.9 miles from city centre
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Ranked #5 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
A beautiful 19th-century opera house.
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centres; Theatres
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #6 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Attraction type  Other
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #7 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  6.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #8 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  11.8 miles from city centre
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Ranked #9 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Military Museums
Distance  18.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #10 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Speciality Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #11 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
The state's oldest history museum now houses the Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery.
Attraction type  Children’s Museums; History Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #12 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews

The Wilmington Railroad Museum is located in an 1880s Atlantic Coast Line Railroad warehouse and is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of railroading in Wilmington, North... more »

Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #13 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres; Performances
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
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Ranked #14 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
4 of 5 stars 24 reviews

The Children's Museum of Wilmington is meant for children aged 0-10, but it is a place that parents never fail to become caught up in as well.  The museum has creative and... more »

Attraction type  Children’s Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #15 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
4 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  5.1 miles from city centre
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Ranked #16 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #17 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
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Ranked #18 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews

If you are in the Wilmington area, it is definitely worth a trip to the Cameron Art Museum. The site is only about 5-10 minutes by car from the historic district. The shows are... more »

Attraction type  Museums
Distance  3.9 miles from city centre
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Ranked #19 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
4 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Owner description: Cruise the Cape Fear River in style on this elegant riverboat that offers narrated sightseeing tours, lunch and dinner... more » Owner description: Cruise the Cape Fear River in style on this elegant riverboat that offers narrated sightseeing tours, lunch and dinner cruises and romantic moonlight trips. « less
Attraction type  Ships
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #20 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
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Ranked #21 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
3.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews

My husband and I were so excited about the tour of the studios no  one could hardly stand it.  I watch One Tree Hill and  I have seen the TV show Surface and couldn't wait to see... more »

Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  1.9 miles from city centre
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Ranked #22 of 25 Attractions in Wilmington
2 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  8.0 miles from city centre
Massage Center specializing in deep tissue and relaxation massages.
Attraction type  Spas
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A section of Wilmington that offers many older homes and scenic gardens.
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
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A section of downtown Wilmington that offers many older homes and scenic gardens.
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  185.4 miles from city centre
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