Wilmington Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Things to do in Wilmington, North Carolina, range from the Cape Fear Museum to the Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park, and all things in between. The perfect spot for a family vacation or romantic getaway, travel guides rate tourism in Wilmington near the top of the list. Located between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, the city’s moderate climate means a vacation there is appropriate year-round.

If you’re on a family vacation, you won’t want to miss Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park with its water park, arcade, jungle golf, laser tag and more. If you prefer your golf on a full-size course, Wilmington is the spot for you. After a day in the sun, restaurants offering indoor or outdoor seating, some near the water, will serve up every kind of food you can dream of.

Travel guides call Wilmington a romantic city, with its waterfront location. For a romantic getaway, how about a stay at the Taylor House Inn Bed & Breakfast, located just steps away from the Cape Fear River. Awake refreshed and head out to a spa or nearby Wrightsville Beach and end the day at Hollywood East Cinema Grill, where you can eat, drink and watch a movie.