Wilmington has so much to offer in terms of activities, places to explore, and restaurants to try. Listed below are just a few ideas we recommend checking out!

Relax at Wrightsville Beach

Walk the loop! Find out more here

Explore downtown and the riverwalk

Shop at Mayfaire Town Center

Shop at Lumina Station

This weekend is Wilmington's annual Riverfest, a street festival in the heart of historic downtown with local craft vendors, food trucks, and other entertainment. We highly recommend checking it out, but keep in mind downtown will be very busy!

SUNdays Surf Cafe - located at the South End of Wrightsville Beach above a surf shop, this local fave serves coffee, smoothies, shakes, beer, and wine

Workshop - Wrightsville Beach, serves delicious coffee, tea, smoothies, and sandwiches

Hidden Grounds Coffee - downtown with awesome coffee and a private garden lounge

Drift - multiple locations with great coffee as well as breakfast and lunch options

Zeke's - delicious açaí bowls, poke bowls, pitas, and smoothies

Dockside - casual spot overlooking the marina, mainly seafood

Tower 7 - casual Baja-inspired Mexican fare by the beach

Poe’s Tavern - casual American food with Edgar Allan Poe decor

Origins - one of our favorites! American fare, more upscale

Shark Bar - fresh to table cuisine and seafood with a Mexican twist

Oceanic - nice seafood spot overlooking the ocean

Flying Machine Oyster Bar - good food, cocktails, and locally brewed beer

Downtown

Copper Penny - a local fave, delicious food, casual

Front Street Brewery - craft beer and pub food

Ponysaurus - cool craft beer and pizza spot

Elijah’s - relaxed seafood-heavy American food along the Riverwalk

Floriana - our favorite upscale Italian spot along the Riverwalk

Brunch

Blueberry’s Grill

Famous Toastery

Vicious Biscuit

Brunches

Mad Mole Brewing

Wrightsville Beach Brewery

Flying Machine Brewing Company

Wilmington Brewing Company

Downtown

Edward Teach Brewery

Flytrap Brewing

Waterline Brewing Co