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To-do in Wilmington, NC
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katie
I'm a student at UNCW and have perfected my list of must-visit places in Wilmington!!
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Restaurants
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Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
Such a beautiful and peaceful park for walk or to take kids to!
Long Leaf Park
I love Bigger's Market for a fun weekend activity in Wilmington
Biggers Market
This trail has so many places of entrance and will take you anywhere in Wilmington! We love to walk from UNCW to Wrightesville on it.
Gary Shell Cross City Trail - Wilmington, NC
Wrightesville beach is my favorite beach in the area! I love to park near the south end and spend the day down there
Wrightsville Beach
Restaurants
Hands down the best REAL pizza in all of Wilmington
Vito's Pizzeria
I love Bluewater! It can be a casual lunch spot or a fancy, celebratory dinner excursion.
Bluewater Waterfront Grill
Our favorite local mexican resturant. Ask any Wilmington local, they'll say its great!
El Cerro Grande
An amazing beach front dining experience with such high vibes
Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill Wrightsville Beach
Other Food & Drinks
One of WIlmington's favorite coffee houses!
Social Coffee: Home
SUNdays is a top 10 must have coffee shop in Wilmington. And on Wrightesville Island!
SUNdays
Another staple Wilmington coffee shop. Featured in the show The Summer I Turned Pretty!
Casa Blanca Coffee Roasters
PCJ is my favorite coffee in Wilmington! Not as aesthetic as other places but the beans are so good!
Port City Java
The beach bars on wrigthesville are a bucket list visit for anyone 21+!!
Jimmy's Wrightsville Beach
Wilmington's most popular ice cream spot!! SO good and so much funt o visit!
Boombalatti's Handcrafted Ice Cream
A staple quick breakfast spot in WIlmington. Never fails or dissapoints!
Round Bagels and Donuts
A brand new market in WIlmington. Popular for their in house ramen bowls and foreign snacks!
MONACO MARKET - Updated February 2026 - 41 Photos
Local Favorites
A basic destination in every city, but worth the visit. It really works!
Wilmington (Gordon Road), NC | Hot Yoga, Pilates & Barre Workouts
Such a popular workout class in Wilmington!
E•MOTION Yoga | Pilates | Barre | Fitness Training
Another basic location for most cities but such a fun experience!
Drybar Wilmington
