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When you want the best of both worlds, travel to Wilmington. Small Town Charm with Big City Living! Wilmington excels with its historical structures, stunning beaches, and lively beer scene. Let’s have a look at what are some of the things you can do in Downtown Wilmington.
So you're in Wilmington and you need a way to get around? Traveling by car is nice, but you’re unable to make frequent stops. Traveling by foot takes a bit of time, which cuts down on your sightseeing. So, what do you do? You head on over to EZ Electric Bike Rentals!
Renting an electric bike or scooter has never been easier. You head on over to them and select the bike you want. After all the formalities like signing off for it, you will have a quick orientation. Once the orientation is completed, you’re free to start up your bike and book your trip. All rentals come with safety head gear as well. So what are you waiting for? Head on over to 200 Market St Unit 120, Wilmington, NC and let your tour begin!
The River Walk in downtown Wilmington is the ideal route for scenery. It can be enjoyed by oneself, a loved one, or a group of people. 1.75 miles of complete tranquility. The route runs alongside the Cape Fear River's bank. situated in Wilmington's ancient downtown. It extends from the southern end of Nun Street to the northern end of the Isabel Holmes Bridge. Nun Street, among other access points, makes it easy to get to the River Walk.
Few visitors are aware of a few significant facts about the Downtown River Walk. These include:
The Cotton Exchange is a wonderful illustration of the Cape Fear region. It illustrates how the long history of trading has been preserved.
The Cape Fear Flour and Pearl Hominy Mill were housed in the Sprunt Tower in 1884. This had been built before the war between the states. At the time, the mill was the biggest in the South. The structure was converted in 1919. It was to make place for Alexander Sprunt & Sons, another industry juggernaut. This was the largest cotton company in the world. Sprunt & Sons achieved great success in the cotton export market.
Sprunt's successful shipping ventures, which involved delivering cotton to ports in:
was what gave The Cotton Exchange its name.
Follow the twisting brick hallways of the renowned Cotton Exchange on an adventure. You'll travel through delightful courtyards that are decorated with vintage and stunning scenery. It's a shopping experience unlike any other! That’s because it's situated in the heart of old Wilmington.
You'll find the best in:
At any of their 20+ locally owned stores and boutiques, you're guaranteed to find a gem. You may take a leisurely stroll down the Riverwalk after some retail therapy in a matter of steps.
This beautiful mall is located at 321 N Front St, Wilmington, NC. So be sure to check it out when you are in the area!
In the heart of Wilmington's downtown, a deserted alley is home to The Blind Elephant. This is a prohibition-era pub. The place where mules are tapped. A wide variety of bourbons and the most inventive cocktails are also available. They are rotated every two months.
Regular live performances with no cover. Sounds good, right?
Check out the Volstead Room. It is located upstairs, if you're seeking a more secluded, comfortable setting.
The Blind Elephant hosts:
For more information head on over to 21 N Front St Unit F Wilmington, NC. Alternatively, check out their website!
Visit the most active spooky homes and cemeteries in the city on an hour and a half excursion! The tour takes you through the heart of old Wilmington. Explore a mysterious passageway to find ghostly nooks that are not accessible elsewhere. Stand in close contact with ghosts! All while hearing terrifying accounts of odd incidents, including recent sightings. After all, this is the Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington.
Every night's tour is different! Rain or shine, tours run, and once they start, they end. As all sales are final, make sure to confirm the date and time of your tour.
Calli Lawson, a local guide wrote, “What a wonderful and spooky piece of history! We had Jamie and Steve as tour guides and they were absolutely amazing storytellers! They kept your attention and provided the right amount of facts that don't bore you. As an empath, the energy (residual and supernatural) was off the charts! 10/10 recommend this experience.”
If this sounds like something you will be interested in, then check out their website to book your ticket! You may also pop in to 8 Market Street, Wilmington, NC during office hours.
After getting accepted to ECU, I started looking for things to do in and around Greenville, NC. However, my searches kept taking me to places in South Carolina! There must be things to do around ECU, so I started asking other students. They kept telling me to graduate and move away! This inspired me to begin exploring eastern North Carolina and build this website as a showcase of the places to go, sights to see, and things to do all over eastern NC. I have fallen in love with this region and started taking up roots here. After graduating, I didn't move away - I bought a house here and continue to explore eastern North Carolina.
