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Inside Background
Culture 
Being located in North Carolina, locals of Wilmington feel a sense of Southern...
Last edited: 21 October 2008
History 
Wilmington was incorporated as a town in 1739, but it had actually been settled...
Last edited: 25 July 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Wilmington generally enjoys a very warm climate throughout the year, but it...
Last edited: 21 October 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
If you are flying into Wilmington, you are most likely going to be flying into...
Last edited: 25 July 2006
Public Transportation 
Wilmington has its own public transportation system of buses known as the WAVE...
Last edited: 25 July 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Wilmington has a ton of taxi companies, all which will compete for your...
Last edited: 25 July 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Traveling with kids can be fun if you know what to do and how to keep them...
Last edited: 02 August 2008
Museums & Attractions 
Wilmington is filled with tons of historical attractions that are sure to...
Last edited: 25 July 2006
Shopping 
Shopping isn't necessarily something that Wilmington is known for, but if you...
Last edited: 25 July 2006
Sports & Activities 
New Year’s Eve is a time to reflect on the past year and look ahead with...
Last edited: 21 January 2009
Day Trips 
There are a lot of fun things you can do for day trips in the area, but for a...
Last edited: 25 July 2006
Nightlife 
There are two different types of things to do in Wilmington after the sun goes...
Last edited: 26 March 2009
Old Books on Front Street 
Daughtry's Old Books on Front Street - 22 N. Front St., Phone: (910) 763-4754...
Last edited: 24 January 2008
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA 
As you walk the decks of the NORTH CAROLINA, imagine yourself in the South...
Last edited: 29 May 2009
Cape Fear Segway Tours 
Segway tour of Historic Wilmington.  Must be 14 to go on this tour...
Last edited: 07 August 2009
Children's Museum of Wilmington 
The Children's Museum of Wilmington is meant for children aged 0-10, but it is...
Last edited: 21 May 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
You'll have to make your dinner plans for early in the evening to catch this...
Last edited: 16 September 2008
A Taste Of Italy 
This is a great place to go if youre looking for a sub (or wedge as the...
Last edited: 07 December 2008
Brooklyn Pizza 
The closest to New York pizza you'll get in Wilmington. If thats what you're...
Last edited: 29 March 2009
Casey's Buffet Barbecue & Home Cookin 
  When you're away from home and miss Mama's home cookin'  have a meal at...
Last edited: 24 May 2007
Elijah's Restaurant 
If you are looking for a restaurant that has an excellent menu plus a piece of...
Last edited: 25 February 2008
The Riverboat Landing 
Roy's Riverboat is quite a find!  It is a beautiful restaurant down on the Cape...
Last edited: 25 May 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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