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1. Orton Plantation Gardens
The Orton House, dating from 1725, was built by Roger Moore, known as "The King" in this area because of his imperious manner. The house is in...
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2. Fort Fisher State Historic Site
One of the Confederacy's largest and most technically advanced forts, Fort Fisher was the last stronghold of the Confederate army. Following the...
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3. wrigthsville beach
- lived in Wilmington for while. great place minus hurricane season. still have fishing connections in the area if you want to go gucci deep see... read more
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4. Poplar Grove Plantation
This restored Greek Revival manor house and estate date from 1850. The outbuildings include a smokehouse, tenant house, and old kitchen. Attractions...
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5. USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial
The USS North Carolina was commissioned in 1941 and is permanently berthed here as a memorial to the state's World War II dead. You can tour most...
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6. Cape Fear Museum
This museum showcases the history, science, and culture of the lower Cape Fear region from prehistoric times to the present. Noteworthy are Civil...
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7. Airlie Gardens
Once the plantation home of a wealthy rice planter, these 67-acre Gilded Age gardens are surrounded by huge lawns, serene lakes, and wooded gardens...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Wilmington. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
