2 DAY SPRING GETAWAY TO WILMINGTON, NC (WHERE TO EAT, DRINK, PLAY & STAY)

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Wilmington, NC offers a rare combination of historic architecture, a beautiful riverfront, and a close location to some of the best beaches in North Carolina, if not America!

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Plus, it’s the home of Dawson’s Creek and One Tree Hill – two very popular TV shows filmed in Wilmington – the Hollywood of the East.

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Stay: Embassy Suites by Hilton, Wilmington Riverfront

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Flytrap Brewery

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You can either sit at any of the Wilmington restaurants lining the boardwalk or just stand on the boardwalk to watch it. (There are also sunset cruises you can take).

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Dinner at Platypus and Gnome

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Horsedrawn Carriage Ride of Historic Wilmington

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2 DAY SPRING GETAWAY TO WILMINGTON, NC (WHERE TO EAT, DRINK, PLAY & STAY)

Wilmington, NC offers a rare combination of historic architecture, a beautiful riverfront, and a close location to some of the best beaches in North Carolina, if not America!

Plus, it’s the home of Dawson’s Creek and One Tree Hill – two very popular TV shows filmed in Wilmington – the Hollywood of the East.

Stay: Embassy Suites by Hilton, Wilmington Riverfront

We enjoy their spacious suites, especially welcome when traveling with kids for the extra “time out” space. If you work (or school) remotely, you’ll love the living room/office space.

Flytrap Brewery

Flytrap Brewing is a popular neighborhood brewery located in the booming Brooklyn Arts District of Historic Downtown Wilmington. You’ll find some local art hanging on the walls!

You can either sit at any of the Wilmington restaurants lining the boardwalk or just stand on the boardwalk to watch it. (There are also sunset cruises you can take).

Sunset on the River

Dinner at Platypus and Gnome

Craig and I ordered the two most popular items on the menu: The elk burger and the ostrich sandwich. Kalyra was happy with her juicy Bacon Bacon burger. There’s a kids menu – even with gluten free chicken tenders.

Horsedrawn Carriage Ride of Historic Wilmington

A relaxing way to start your trip to Wilmington with kids is to take a horse drawn carriage ride through the historic downtown neighborhood.

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