Historic Districts

Wilmington’s Historic District

Wilmington’s historic district is among the state’s largest beginning at Water and Market Streets and extending outward for 230 blocks. Year round tours via horse drawn trolley and carriage, riverboat, trolley car or on foot. Seasonal themed tours of homes, gardens, churches, haunted sites, etc. Tour prices vary.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Address
Cape Fear Coast CVB 24 N. Third St.Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone
(910)341-4030
Map
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While You're in Wilmington

More Things to Do

Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Airlie Gardens

Airlie Gardens offers tranquility and natural delights all year long. Take a meandering stroll back…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Airlie Marina

Boat Marina

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

17 Street Deli Downtown

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

African American Heritage Tour, Self Guided

Historic Wilmington and North Carolina?s Cape Fear Coast is one of the most historically significant…

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Upcoming Events

Events in Wilmington

Jun
23
Classy-Chassis Car Show & Country Flea Market
Jun
27
Annual YMCA Tri Span 10K & 5K
Jul
3–4
Greater Wilmington King Mackerel Tournament
Jul
4
4th of July Riverfront Celebration
Jul
10–12
Cape Fear Blues Festival
Jul
18
Mud Day
Jul–Aug
27–6
Cape Fear Corvettes Annual All Corvette Show
Jul–Aug
31–1
Southeastern North Carolina African American Heritage Festival