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Sunset Harbour Cruise Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 84 reviews
Free cancellation available
Private & custom tours
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Private Boat Charter for Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach
Activity duration is 5 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Adventure & outdoor
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5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self/Or Guided Tour
Activity duration is 5 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Water activities
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Wilmington: 2-Hour Waterfront Sail Charter
Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Free cancellation available
Food, drink & nightlife
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Trolley Pub Public Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
What to do in Wilmington
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Where to stay in Wilmington
Find the best Wilmington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
- Downtown Wilmington
- Riverfront District
- Wilmington Historic District
- Wrightsville Sound
- South Front District
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Downtown Wilmington
Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.
Riverfront District
If you're spending some time in Riverfront District, Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.
Wilmington Historic District
Wilmington Historic District is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.
Wrightsville Sound
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wrightsville Sound and surrounding area, you can visit New Hanover County Arboretum and Mayfaire Town Center.
South Front District
While there might not be top attractions in South Front District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.
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