Even if you’ve never been to Wilmington, there’s a good chance you’ll recognize its sights. That’s because this region of North Carolina’s southern coast has hosted 400+ TV and film productions. In the mood for action on the water? Try surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking and more on island beaches.

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  • 3 Family-Friendly Island Beaches
  • “Hollywood East” TV & Movie Sights
  • Airlie Gardens
  • Wilmington Historic District
  • Surfing & Water Sports
  • Battleship North Carolina

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Spring 74°
Summer 88°
Fall 76°

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Interstate 40
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Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

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Dockside Marina

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Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park & Waterpark Wilmington NC

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Cotton Exchange

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Good Hops Brewing

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Wrightsville Beach Museum of History

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Mad Mole Brewing

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Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington and Haunted Pub Crawl

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End of Days (EOD) Distillery

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Oakdale Cemetery

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Wilmington Railroad Museum

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Zeke’s Island Reserve Kure Beach NC

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Burgwin-Wright House & Gardens

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Carolina Beach Lake Park

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Flytrap Brewing

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TRIC Tours

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Johnnie Mercers Pier

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Island Cruises

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Port City Marina

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Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

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Battleship North Carolina

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Children's Museum of Wilmington

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Latimer House Museum and Gardens

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Freeman Park Recreation Area

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Mayfaire Town Center

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Kure Beach Fishing Pier

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Airlie Gardens

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