Amber’s guidebook
Food scene
Down at CB, 1 Type of Donut, Cash Only, its the best! Open only late spring through around Labor Day.
277 locals recommend
Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NDown at CB, 1 Type of Donut, Cash Only, its the best! Open only late spring through around Labor Day.
Great burger spot and fun atmosphere, in the Cargo District just 2 miles away!
33 locals recommend
Mess Hall ILM
2136 Hutchison LnGreat burger spot and fun atmosphere, in the Cargo District just 2 miles away!
Great Ice Cream, locally owned and made fresh in house!
24 locals recommend
Boombalatti's Homemade Ice Cream
1127 Military Cutoff RdGreat Ice Cream, locally owned and made fresh in house!
Don't be fooled by the outside. It has some of the best seafood in town!
54 locals recommend
Cape Fear Seafood Company
140 Hays LnDon't be fooled by the outside. It has some of the best seafood in town!
Some of the best Thai food around. Get there early, wait times can be up to 2 hours.
186 locals recommend
Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrSome of the best Thai food around. Get there early, wait times can be up to 2 hours.
Great atmosphere with delicious Italian Food
14 locals recommend
Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar - Wilmington
107 N 2nd StGreat atmosphere with delicious Italian Food
Beaches
Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway DrOur Favorite Beach!
Carolina Beach offers a great boardwalk, a summer concert series and rides. Britts Donuts is a must while you're there!
266 locals recommend
Carolina Beach
Carolina Beach offers a great boardwalk, a summer concert series and rides. Britts Donuts is a must while you're there!
Kure Beach offers a great fishing pier, and a smaller boardwalk to Carolina beach. Walking out on the pier is a neat experience.
84 locals recommend
Kure Beach
Kure Beach offers a great fishing pier, and a smaller boardwalk to Carolina beach. Walking out on the pier is a neat experience.
Sightseeing
Downtown Wilmington is located on the cape fear river. It has old historic homes, great eat spots, and lots to explore!
19 locals recommend
Downtown Wilmington Information Center
2 S Water StDowntown Wilmington is located on the cape fear river. It has old historic homes, great eat spots, and lots to explore!
For the history buff, the USS North Carolina is great! This World War II Battleship is full of info, and is available to tour year round.
435 locals recommend
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEFor the history buff, the USS North Carolina is great! This World War II Battleship is full of info, and is available to tour year round.
A great place to unwind, relax, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
234 locals recommend
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie RdA great place to unwind, relax, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
A great Museum for both kids and parents. Lots of interesting exhibits!
87 locals recommend
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
814 Market StA great Museum for both kids and parents. Lots of interesting exhibits!
Breweries
One of the best breweries around. Locals love it. Most weekend nights they have food trucks on sight.
16 locals recommend
Mad Mole Brewing
6309 Boathouse RdOne of the best breweries around. Locals love it. Most weekend nights they have food trucks on sight.
One of the oldest and best breweries in town, and it's less than 1 mile from the house.
54 locals recommend
Wilmington Brewing Company
824 S Kerr AveOne of the oldest and best breweries in town, and it's less than 1 mile from the house.
End of Days Distillery
1815 Castle StNot a Brewery, but distillery. A new, but local favorite.