Local Guidebook
Food scene
The best Mahi Tacos around!! This local grill is a must visit while you are here. They have everything from burgers, to salads, to BLT sandwiches, but there most yummy treat is definitely the Mahi blackened! Enjoy and you can thank me later for the recommendation ;)
74 locals recommend
Hang Ten Grill
308 S Lake Park BlvdThe best Mahi Tacos around!! This local grill is a must visit while you are here. They have everything from burgers, to salads, to BLT sandwiches, but there most yummy treat is definitely the Mahi blackened! Enjoy and you can thank me later for the recommendation ;)
Kate's Pancake House
102 S Lake Park BlvdLocal breakfast place on the island
Yummy food and drinks, known for their bourbon and whiskey however. They offer tours as well daily. My favorite on the menu: The Pretzel Chicken Sandwich - the Alabama white sauce is amazing!! It's a must visit - located downtown on Front Street.
122 locals recommend
Front Street Brewery
9 N Front StYummy food and drinks, known for their bourbon and whiskey however. They offer tours as well daily. My favorite on the menu: The Pretzel Chicken Sandwich - the Alabama white sauce is amazing!! It's a must visit - located downtown on Front Street.
For some yummy jambalaya or spicy cuisine, check out this local spot right across from Beer Barrio (amazing street tacos)
12 locals recommend
Bourbon Street
35 N Front StFor some yummy jambalaya or spicy cuisine, check out this local spot right across from Beer Barrio (amazing street tacos)
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
227 Carolina Beach Ave NAll American restaurant with lots of choices! Super yummy food (especially the salads, pork chops and potato skins)
12 locals recommend
Rucker Johns Restaurant
5564 Carolina Beach RdAll American restaurant with lots of choices! Super yummy food (especially the salads, pork chops and potato skins)
Things to do/Attractions
Great place for kids! Playground outside on bottom level past the gift shop with a snack shack also with treats for adults and kids.
550 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdGreat place for kids! Playground outside on bottom level past the gift shop with a snack shack also with treats for adults and kids.
Great historical ship to go visit - open 7 days a week! Make sure you are able to go up and down stairs and are ok with enclosed small spaces though!
435 locals recommend
Battleship North Carolina
1 Battleship Rd NEGreat historical ship to go visit - open 7 days a week! Make sure you are able to go up and down stairs and are ok with enclosed small spaces though!
Arcade games, indoor playground, go-carts, water park (seasonal), snack shack, mini-golf
A fun family, friendly place for the whole family!
138 locals recommend
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
5320 Oleander DrArcade games, indoor playground, go-carts, water park (seasonal), snack shack, mini-golf
A fun family, friendly place for the whole family!
Wilmington Railroad Museum
505 Nutt StA local favorite for the train enthusiast!
Local Brewery with outdoor seating and live music often! Located in the arts district just a couple blocks back from Front St Downtown - yummy beer!!
60 locals recommend
Edward Teach Brewing
604 N 4th StLocal Brewery with outdoor seating and live music often! Located in the arts district just a couple blocks back from Front St Downtown - yummy beer!!
Full of cute little shops, restaurants, & live music on the weekends. Multiple levels.
77 locals recommend
The Cotton Exchange
321 N Front StFull of cute little shops, restaurants, & live music on the weekends. Multiple levels.
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