- Our list of the best things to do in Wilmington, North Carolina, features the top 124 nearby activities — including 63 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Wilmington, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Tours, Amusement, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Wilmington, NC , followed by 95 popular activities in nearby cities, including Southport, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Oak Island, Topsail Beach, Bald Head Island, New Bern and Surf City
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Managed by the USDA Forest Service, the Island Creek Trail is a lovely half-mile hiking trail. It is fairly flat and suitable for novice hikers, and affords breathtaking views of native and transplanted vegetation. The trail is free to use.
18.2 Miles
Kure Beach Surf Camp offers a 3-day learn to surf vacation package. The camp provides all levels of lessons to all types of students. All surf camps have a minimum student to instructor ratio of 3:1.
19.6 Miles
Known for its sea turtle rescue programs, Topsail Island is located near Surf City, North Carolina. The Island also has beautiful beaches and a warm, welcome and active community. The Island is only accessible by boat or jetski.
20.0 Miles
St. James Plantation offers three golf courses designed by Pete Dye, Hale Invin, and Tim Cole. In addition, they offer a hotel and housing development with tennis, fitness, and a marina.
20.1 Miles
Surf Cinemas is a movie theater that features Real D 3D movie showings, movie showings in IMAX, and a concession stand that serves food and beverages. The theater has special party seating as well as discounts for children.
20.4 Miles
On the banks of the Cape Fear River, the Price's Creek Lighthouse sits on private property and is not open to the public. This lighthouse is one of only eight along the Cape Fear River that survived in the Civil War and remain standing today.
20.4 Miles
Since 1996, the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation facility has been treating injured and sick sea turtles. About 20 turtles at a time have their injuries cared for and viruses cured before they are released when feasible.
20.4 Miles
An amusement area for all ages, Patio Playground is a popular tourist destination on Topsail Beach. Along with miniature golf, visitors can also enjoy an arcade, ice cream shop and dancing on Friday nights.
20.5 Miles
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Highway 211, Southport, NC 28461
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An award-winning 18-hole golf course, the Founders Club at St. James Plantation is located in in Southport, North Carolina. Designed by P.B. Dye, the course has one of the highest slope rankings of any East Coast course.
20.5 Miles
The Missiles and More Museum contains a detailed history of naval and military activities in the Topsail Island region. The museum has several displays and a variety of pictures, films, and local artifacts available for viewing.