Kathy’s guidebook

Kathy
Kathy’s guidebook

My Favorite Beaches

If visiting in warmer weather, be advised that parking can be challenging. Good times for parking access are before 9 a.m., after 5 and at 9 a.m. when parking meters start charging. If you arrive when parking lots are full; I recommend waiting in queue at the entrance. This will likely get you a space faster than driving around.
It is the closest to my home! Parking fills early; plan accordingly
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Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway Dr
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It is the closest to my home! Parking fills early; plan accordingly
Kure beach is about 10-15 minutes further than Wrightsville. If you can park close to town center, you will be able to take advantage of bars and restaurants just steps away from the beach. Great swings located along the walk.
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Kure Beach
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Kure beach is about 10-15 minutes further than Wrightsville. If you can park close to town center, you will be able to take advantage of bars and restaurants just steps away from the beach. Great swings located along the walk.

Restaurants

Walkable - the most popular restaurant of my guests.
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Savorez
402 Chestnut St
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Walkable - the most popular restaurant of my guests.
Walkable - Excellent pub fare, Brussel sprouts, Pimento Cheese burger, mac and cheeses, etc. :-)
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The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market St
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Walkable - Excellent pub fare, Brussel sprouts, Pimento Cheese burger, mac and cheeses, etc. :-)
Walkable - My favorite restaurant. Foodie fare. Special occasion location.
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Manna
123 Princess St
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Walkable - My favorite restaurant. Foodie fare. Special occasion location.
Very popular Thai restaurant. Expect a small wait 6-8 p.m. Sit within the garden if weather allows.
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Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne Dr
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Very popular Thai restaurant. Expect a small wait 6-8 p.m. Sit within the garden if weather allows.
Walkable - pub and grub
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The Copper Penny
109 Chestnut St
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Walkable - pub and grub
walkable (just down Orange st) Reliable Chinese fare.
Peking Gourmet
120a S Front St
walkable (just down Orange st) Reliable Chinese fare.
Excellent Vivian Howard Pizza Joint. Also excellent drinks, appetizers, and pasta entrees.
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Benny's Big Time Pizzeria
206 Greenfield St
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Excellent Vivian Howard Pizza Joint. Also excellent drinks, appetizers, and pasta entrees.
Foodie Fare - best when the farms have a wide variety of produce. Check website - was closed for filming of movie - not sure of hours
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Rx Restaurant and Bar
421 Castle St
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Foodie Fare - best when the farms have a wide variety of produce. Check website - was closed for filming of movie - not sure of hours
walkable - mostly m-f lunch restaurant
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Cousins Italian Deli
7 N 3rd St
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walkable - mostly m-f lunch restaurant
My favorite pad thai in the area
Big Thai Restaurant
1319 Military Cutoff Rd
My favorite pad thai in the area
market for fresh, local fish and take out counter (11- 6:30 p.m. )with excellent seafood fare. destination french fries - so good
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Seaview Crab Company
1515 Marstellar St
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market for fresh, local fish and take out counter (11- 6:30 p.m. )with excellent seafood fare. destination french fries - so good
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CheeseSmith
624 South 17th Street
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Great for breakfast, brunch and burgers
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Mess Hall ILM
2136 Hutchison Ln
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Great for breakfast, brunch and burgers
walkable - ish. Wonderful new-comer to Wilmington. Excellent cocktails, apps, entrees - menu is heavy on seafood - very fresh seafood. A must-try for a visit to Wilmington. Brunch too!
three10
1022 North 4th Street
walkable - ish. Wonderful new-comer to Wilmington. Excellent cocktails, apps, entrees - menu is heavy on seafood - very fresh seafood. A must-try for a visit to Wilmington. Brunch too!
Walkable must try while in town. Chef-driven menu, interesting cocktails and stellar service by knowledgeable staff Excellent brunch. Reservations highly recommended
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Seabird
1 South Front Street
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Walkable must try while in town. Chef-driven menu, interesting cocktails and stellar service by knowledgeable staff Excellent brunch. Reservations highly recommended
Great reputation for local seafood
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Catch
6623 Market St
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Great reputation for local seafood
Fine dining vegan- excellent option for vegans and non-vegans. Must try chocolate cake
The Green House Restaurant
Fine dining vegan- excellent option for vegans and non-vegans. Must try chocolate cake
Best on the Riverwalk - weekend brunch. Will return again again for Brussels and truffle frites
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The George on the Riverwalk
128 S Water St
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Best on the Riverwalk - weekend brunch. Will return again again for Brussels and truffle frites
walkable - Good for food too! B/L/Br
Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen Downtown
walkable - Good for food too! B/L/Br
Tacos!!
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Block Taco
120 Greenfield St
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Tacos!!
Breakfast fav - arrive early!
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The Dixie Grill
116 Market St
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Breakfast fav - arrive early!
Tip - book reservation well in advance. Newcomer to Wilmington Summer 2023, and already well loved. About 15 minute walk. Extraordinary food, bar, service - highly recommend!
Olivero
Tip - book reservation well in advance. Newcomer to Wilmington Summer 2023, and already well loved. About 15 minute walk. Extraordinary food, bar, service - highly recommend!

Great Live Music Venue

under the radar bands, can't beat live music under the stars
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Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheatre Dr
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under the radar bands, can't beat live music under the stars
Sunday night bluegrass
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Satellite Bar and Lounge
120 Greenfield St
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Sunday night bluegrass
I love to attend classical choral concerts at St. Paul's. They have a fantastic choir. Your stay may coincide with one of their scheduled concerts
St Paul's Episcopal Church
16 N 16th St
I love to attend classical choral concerts at St. Paul's. They have a fantastic choir. Your stay may coincide with one of their scheduled concerts
performance center link to calendar is here: https://www.wilsoncentertickets.com/
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Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
703 N 3rd St
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performance center link to calendar is here: https://www.wilsoncentertickets.com/
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Riverfront Park
North Water Street
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2 blocks up, 3 blocks over across Market in the Soda Pop district. Live music, tons of TVs for football games.
Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard
2 blocks up, 3 blocks over across Market in the Soda Pop district. Live music, tons of TVs for football games.

Things to do

I love the ferry trip between Fort Fisher and Southport. Great trip for family or kids.
Ferry Road Southeast
Ferry Road Southeast
I love the ferry trip between Fort Fisher and Southport. Great trip for family or kids.
magnificent oak trees and other sites
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Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Rd
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magnificent oak trees and other sites
Wilmington's Botanical Garden
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Het Arboretum: New Hanover County Co-Op Ext
6206 Oleander Dr
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Wilmington's Botanical Garden
Great art museum with rotating exhibits and special events
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Cameron Art Museum
3201 S 17th St
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Great art museum with rotating exhibits and special events
Fourth Friday Art Walk - The Arts Council of Wilmington http://artscouncilofwilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019ArtsCouncilFourthFridaybrochure.pdf
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Wilmington
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Fourth Friday Art Walk - The Arts Council of Wilmington http://artscouncilofwilmington.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019ArtsCouncilFourthFridaybrochure.pdf
Great vendors- food, bev, body products. Great conversations to be had.
The Wilmington Farmers Market at Tidal Creek
5329 Oleander Dr
Great vendors- food, bev, body products. Great conversations to be had.
Gorgeous historic theatre great for live events and the cinematique film series. website here: http://www.thalianhall.org/
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Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St
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Gorgeous historic theatre great for live events and the cinematique film series. website here: http://www.thalianhall.org/
arts center with regular events calendar (pre covid) check out the calendar here: https://www.brooklynartsnc.com/event-calendar/
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Brooklyn Arts Center
516 N 4th St
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arts center with regular events calendar (pre covid) check out the calendar here: https://www.brooklynartsnc.com/event-calendar/
RIVERWALK... My favorite place to walk. Walkable from my home - walk straight down orange st which will dead end onto the Riverwalk. Restaurants, boat tours and the Wilmington ghost tours are all here. The marina and new construction/venues at the end
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Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
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RIVERWALK... My favorite place to walk. Walkable from my home - walk straight down orange st which will dead end onto the Riverwalk. Restaurants, boat tours and the Wilmington ghost tours are all here. The marina and new construction/venues at the end
bars, food truck events, bespoke coffee... cool place to check out
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The Cargo District
1605 Queen St
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bars, food truck events, bespoke coffee... cool place to check out
Saturdays - just down the street - one street over (N) on Dock
Riverfront Famers Market
110 Dock St
Saturdays - just down the street - one street over (N) on Dock

Local Breweries

- check out online recommendations as well
local favorite
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Flying Machine Brewing Company
3130 Randall Pkwy
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local favorite
walkable, local favorite
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Flytrap Brewing
319 Walnut St
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walkable, local favorite
walkable-ish
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Waterline Brewing Company
721 Surry St
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walkable-ish
walkable, local favorite
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New Anthem Beer Project
116 Dock St
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walkable, local favorite
walkable, local favorite
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Edward Teach Brewing
604 N 4th St
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walkable, local favorite
walkable, local favorite
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Pour Taproom
201 N Front St
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walkable, local favorite
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End of Days Distillery
1815 Castle St
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Walkable!!! Pizza next door!!
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Hi-Wire Brewing - Wilmington
1020 Princess Street
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Walkable!!! Pizza next door!!

local coffee

walkable local coffee downtown; second location in historic Quonset hut building within the cargo district - food trucks present on occassion
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Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods
202 Princess St
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walkable local coffee downtown; second location in historic Quonset hut building within the cargo district - food trucks present on occassion
coffee shop - cult following. Shop hires and advocates for adults with disabilities. Owner won 2017 CNN Hero of the Year.
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Bitty & Beau's Coffee
4949 New Centre Dr
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coffee shop - cult following. Shop hires and advocates for adults with disabilities. Owner won 2017 CNN Hero of the Year.
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Cheeky Monkey Coffee
124 S Front St
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Dependable coffee with great breakfast/lunch/brunch offerings
Drift Coffee Shop & Kitchen Downtown
Dependable coffee with great breakfast/lunch/brunch offerings

my favorite shopping

Great for garden theme gifts - along the Riverwalk
A Proper Garden
Great for garden theme gifts - along the Riverwalk
There are 3-5 buildings now on the left and right side of Market. Consignment furniture, jewelry, art, garden, ... you name it. Plan on a couple of hours navigating the collections.
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The Ivy Cottage
3030 Market St
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There are 3-5 buildings now on the left and right side of Market. Consignment furniture, jewelry, art, garden, ... you name it. Plan on a couple of hours navigating the collections.
Meadowlark
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