Cape Fear Coast - Historic Wilmington, NC
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Rich in history and folklore, Historic Wilmington and the island communities of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach lure cruisers year-round with 31 miles of sandy beaches and a historic riverfront town.
Nestled between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, the area offers oceanfront resorts, riverside hotels, and inland accommodations that offer a variety of overnight options.
A wide variety of year-round activities for all ages include more than 45 attractions, 49 area golf courses, 31 mile of beaches, 85+ annual events, over 62 charter boats and fishing guides, more than 54 parks and gardens, numerous guided tours, and a 230+ block National Register Historic District. There are also opportunities to experience the area's live theatre, music and exciting nightlife.
Often referred to as "Hollywood East," the Wilmington region is known for filmmaking and is home to EUE/Screen Gems Studios. Weekend studio tours are popular, as are tours of downtown movie locations. Other tours include guided tours of the historic district, narrated riverboat cruises, horse-drawn carriage tours, trolley tours, bird watching and eco-tours.
The Cape Fear Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau Visitors Information Center, located just 3 blocks from the waterfront, is open 7-days a week, year-round, except major holidays. |
Historic Wilmington & Cape Fear Coast CVB
Welcomes You
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| Visitor Center Address |
Mailing Address |
| 24 North Third Street |
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| City |
State |
Zip |
| Wilmington |
NC |
28401 |
| Phone |
Fax |
Email |
| 800-222-4757 |
910-341-4029 |
info@cape-fear.nc.us |
| Website |
| http://www.cruisingcapefear.com |
| Population |
County |
Settled |
| 94,000 |
New Hanover |
1740 |
| Nautical miles from ICW |
Via |
| 15 |
Cape Fear River |
| Directions By Water |
ICW Marker |
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297 |
| Monitors Marine Channel |
Visitor Center Hours |
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Sat. 9am-4pm
Sun 1-4pm |
| Popular Times to Visit |
Best Known For |
| April - October |
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA
Historic Riverfront |
| Municipal Dock(s) |
Overnight Allowed |
Municipal Dock(s) Fees |
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Yes
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Yes
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$5 for part of day/ $1.25 per foot for overnight |
| Dependable Tranportation Service For Transient Boaters |
Marinas with Transient Dockage |
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Yes
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Cape Fear Marina/Bennett Bros. Yachts
Wilmington Marine Center
Point Harbor Marina
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| Local Hospital |
Local Airport |
Airline(s) Serving Community |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center |
Wilmington International Airport |
ASA (Delta Connection) & US Airways |
| Local Attractions |
Top Annual Events |
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA
230+ Block National Historic District
Cape Fear Museum of History & Science.
Cape Fear Serpentarium
Henrietta III Riverboat
Wilmington Railroad Museum
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NC Azalea Festival - April
Riverfest - October
Cape Fear Blues Festival - July
For a complete event calendar click here.
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| Maritme Related Attractions |
Marine Related
Annual Events |
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA
Henrietta III Riverboat
Wilmington’s Riverwalk
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Port of Wilmington Maritime Day - May
Head of the Cape Fear Regatta - October
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