Travel Guide of Wilmington in United States by Influencers and Travelers

Wilmington is a port city in and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 115,955 at the time of the 2020 United States Census, it is the eighth most populous city in the state.

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1 - Figure Eight Island

   16 km away

Figure Eight Island is a barrier island in the U.S. state of North Carolina, just north of Wrightsville Beach, widely known as an affluent summer colony and vacation destination.

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2 - Carolina Beach

   20 km away

Carolina Beach is a town in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,052 at the 2000 census and 5,706 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Wilmington metropolitan area. The community of Wilmington Beach was annexed by the town in 2000.

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3 - Mountain Bike Tours in Wilmington

Experience historic Wilmington, NC, and its historic sites by E-Bike while experiencing 3 Wilmington Craft Breweries. Sample some of the best craft beer on the coast! Each E-bike tour will include stops at multiple historic and significant sites throughout downtown Wilmington and 3 breweries. Come see Wilmington in a whole new way. The total ride is 12 miles over 4-5 hours. This tour is the perfect balance of sightseeing and craft beer sampling, making it popular with solo travelers, couples, families with teens, and groups alike. Spend the day cruising around town on an electric bike checking out some of Wilmington’s best breweries. Whether you’re just visiting or you’re a local looking for an adventure, our E-Bike Tour to the Craft Breweries of Wilmington is a fun and popular activity for craft beer lovers

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4 - Bike Rentals in Wilmington

Tour de Wilmington is all about cruising around town while enjoying the sights! Join a group for a tour around Wilmington every weekend afternoon. During this two hour tour, we will guide you through some of the more popular streets in downtown, where you will be able to view Wilmington's best restaurants, bars, and shops. We will show you the places where some iconic TV and film productions have filmed, like Dawson's Creek, One Tree Hill, and Iron Man. We will also travel by some of the city's historical sites, like Battleship North Carolina. We will take you down some hidden bike paths along the way down to the lake. During the tour, we will take two 10-minute breaks. By the end of the tour, you will have seen some of the best sights in Wilmington. The Tour de Wilmington takes place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoon from 2pm - 4pm. All tour attendees should arrive 20-30 minutes prior to 2pm.

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5 - Sightseeing Cruises in Wilmington

Enjoy a relaxing ride on the river on our comfortable 46' catamaran as you learn more about Wilmington, NC from our friendly captain and crew. Gain a new perspective on our history and ecology as we share fun facts and historical anecdotes as we cruise along the Cape Fear River. We promise that no two cruises are alike! If you would like a private charter or one of our other cruises, please give us a call.

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6 - Kayaking Tours in Carolina Beach

   20 km away

Our kayaks tours are perfect for a small group or private setting for your friends and family. We can go as far and as fast as the group would like during our 1-2 hour kayak tour. Bottled water is provided for all participants. We offer morning and afternoon trips during the summer. The guides are locals who grew up here on the island. We have an in depth knowledge of the water and the history of the area.

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