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Born on the banks of the Cape Fear River and having a river walk being voted number 1 in America. That can only be Wilmington, NC. With its southern charm and 21st-century vibes, this city is absolutely mystical.
Winter in Wilmington lasts for about 3 months. January is their coldest month with an average low of 38 degrees. Other months come in at under 62°F. As you can see, it is not that bad. So grab a hoody and let’s jump straight into my top 5 list of winter things to do near Wilmington, NC.
Wilmington has the most decorated Battleship of WW2. The ship was laid down in 1937 and completed in April 1941. On a tour of the Battleship, you get to:
This tour allows history to come alive. It is a part of history that helps you imagine what those brave sailors endured.
Location: 1 Battleship Rd NE, Wilmington, NC along the Cape Fear River.
NOTE: A little heads up for when visiting. You will not be allowed to wear sandals, heels or formal shoes for safety reasons. The footwear guide does recommend sneakers or shoes with rubber soles.
So grab some sneakers, a jacket and some coffee and head on over!
Ever found yourself really excited to visit a new mall? But only to get there and realize they are all the same! Well, look no further because Wilmington has your back!
From walkways made out of cobblestone to open-air courtyards. The Cotton Exchange offers you a unique shopping and dining experience. With its 19th century vibes and 30 specialty shops and restaurants, it can only mean one thing. Entertainment at its finest!
Here you will get to explore an eight-building complex. It has been completely designed to take you back to the 19th century. But don’t just take my word for it, head on over and experience it for yourself!
A massive twenty-two room house filled with history. One would normally need to read a book but you? Well, you get to experience it first hand at the Bellamy Mansion Museum.
Here you get to see the creativity and skill of artisans of African descent during the 1800s.
This Mansion survived a disastrous fire in 1971 and lived on to become a museum in today's times. The Bellamy Mansion is now a fully functioning museum of design arts and history. They offer:
Location: 503 Market Street, Wilmington, NC.
St. John's Museum of Art was established in 1962 in downtown Wilmington. After 40 years of entertaining the public, it out grew its space. In 2001, the museum was relocated to Independence and 17th streets.
A lady named Louise Wells Cameron was a volunteer at the St. John’s museum for over 35 years. Her husband, Bruce B. Cameron, served on the board as well. After a donation of the land the museum currently sits on the board felt it was time to change the name. The name was then changed to Cameron Art Museum.
Independence Street is home to historical events, namely the civil war. The museum grounds are lined with Confederate revetments. Those confederate revetments were built during the Battle of Forks Road.
Here you get to experience the artistry inside and historical events outside. The Cameron Art Museum commemorates the lives lost on its property. It does so with a re-enactment every year.
The re-enactment consists of:
Inside the Cameron Art Museum, you get to experience:
Surely this must excite you. And if so, then head on over to experience where history comes alive.
Location: 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28412
Reptiles bask in the sun's rays to raise their body temperature. It gives them enough energy to go about their business. During winter don’t you ever find yourself craving that?
Well, at The Sailfish at Marsh Creek Marine you can do just that. Here they offer a stunning location where you can dine on the decks meters away from the water. It is also pet friendly, but I would keep my pets away from the water if they aren’t strong swimmers, the current appears to be quite aggressive.
So head on over and enjoy a tasty hot meal or just a cup of coffee while basking in the sun for a bit.
Location: 2570 Scotts Hill Loop Rd unit b, Wilmington, NC 28411
You now have my personal top 5 list of winter things to do near Wilmington NC. Which one would you like to start with first?
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.
