Wilmington Guidebook

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Wilmington Guidebook

Food scene

Delicious, affordable tapas with a cute patio to eat on
16 locals recommend
Mariposa Tapas Bar
1502 South 3rd Street
16 locals recommend
Delicious, affordable tapas with a cute patio to eat on
Very large, indulgent burgers in a small joint downtown. Featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives (Guy Fieri's Triple D)
91 locals recommend
The Fork 'N' Cork
122 Market St
91 locals recommend
Very large, indulgent burgers in a small joint downtown. Featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives (Guy Fieri's Triple D)
Great pasta and the filet mignon bruschetta is superb.
39 locals recommend
Tarantelli's
102 S 2nd St
39 locals recommend
Great pasta and the filet mignon bruschetta is superb.
Cool vibes in the warehouse district with beer and delicious burgers!
33 locals recommend
Mess Hall ILM
2136 Hutchison Ln
33 locals recommend
Cool vibes in the warehouse district with beer and delicious burgers!
The corvina ceviche is delicious. Featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives (Guy Fieri's Triple D)
115 locals recommend
Ceviche's
7210 Wrightsville Ave
115 locals recommend
The corvina ceviche is delicious. Featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives (Guy Fieri's Triple D)
Latin American tapas
89 locals recommend
Savorez
402 Chestnut St
89 locals recommend
Latin American tapas
There's a few vegan places in Wilmington but this is my favorite. They have solid sandwiches and make their own kombucha (hard ones too!)
22 locals recommend
Panacea Brewing Company
4107 Oleander Dr
22 locals recommend
There's a few vegan places in Wilmington but this is my favorite. They have solid sandwiches and make their own kombucha (hard ones too!)
Artisanal pizza
62 locals recommend
Benny's Big Time Pizzeria
206 Greenfield St
62 locals recommend
Artisanal pizza

Neighborhoods

When you go downtown, consider taking a stroll along the river and maybe even all the way north to Riverfront Park. You can view the ship or take a water tour. On the north side check out Boombalatti's for ice cream and closer to the main strip grab some ice cream, chocolates, or fudge at Kilwin's.
58 locals recommend
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown Riverwalk
58 locals recommend
When you go downtown, consider taking a stroll along the river and maybe even all the way north to Riverfront Park. You can view the ship or take a water tour. On the north side check out Boombalatti's for ice cream and closer to the main strip grab some ice cream, chocolates, or fudge at Kilwin's.

City advice

Customs and culture

Tons of breweries in town

Each one has a different vibe and most make their own beer. Make your own tour or try out: Waterman's (often has live music), Mad Mole, or Flying Machine (often has food trucks).
Customs and culture

Dockside Happy Hour

Go to Dockside to eat and drink on the intracoastal and watch the sun go down. It’s a local favorite spot!