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Wilmington, NC is one of the most diverse and historically rich coastal cities on the East Coast. From the 300-year-old streets of historic downtown to three distinct beach communities along the Atlantic, the Wilmington & the Beaches region offers more than most visitors expect.
Downtown Wilmington sits along the Cape Fear River and contains one of the largest intact collections of antebellum architecture in NC. The Battleship North Carolina sits across the river. Thalian Hall, built in 1858, still hosts live performances. Wilmington Ghost Walk takes you through 300 years of dark history every Thursday through Sunday evening.
Wilmington is home to EUE/Screen Gems Studios — the largest film studio east of Hollywood. One Tree Hill, Iron Man 3, Dawson's Creek, Safe Haven — all filmed here. Wilmywood Insider Tours take you to the actual filming locations with a guide who spent decades inside the industry.
Carolina Beach and Kure Beach form Pleasure Island. Carolina Beach State Park contains one of the only wild Venus flytrap habitats in the world — entirely unique to the southeastern NC coastal plain. The Carolina Beach Boardwalk is one of the few classic American boardwalks still standing.
Wrightsville Beach is consistently ranked among the best beaches in North Carolina. The water is clearer than most East Coast beaches, surf is excellent for beginners, and Johnnie Mercer's Pier offers one of the most scenic experiences in the region.
Kure Beach sits at the southern tip of Pleasure Island near Fort Fisher State Historic Site — site of the largest sea-land battle of the Civil War. The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is one of the state's finest, featuring loggerhead sea turtles and sea turtle rescue programs.
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