Wilmington River District and Island Beaches

Add These Top Attractions in Wilmington, NC to Your Vacation Bucket List

Wilmington boasts some of North Carolina’s most popular tourist attractions based on annual attendance. In one vacation you can step aboard a real battleship or tour a historic Civil War fort, stroll through acres of beautifully manicured gardens, tour Victorian-era mansions, explore arts, history and science museums, and immerse yourself in aquatic fun at an award-winning aquarium. Discover the variety of attractions available for all ages.

Top Wilmington Attractions:
Battleship North Carolina
Wilmington Riverwalk
Cape Fear Museum of History&Science-temporarily closed
Wilmington Railroad Museum
Children's Museum of Wilmington
Cameron Art Museum
Bellamy Mansion Museum
Latimer House Museum
Burgwin-Wright House Museum
Arlie Gardens
Arboretum at New Hanover County
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach State park
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
North Carolina Aquarium at Ft. Fisher-temporarily closed
Southport/Fort Fisher Ferry
Carolina Beach
Kure Beach
Topsail Beach
Wrigstville Beach