What to do in Wilmington, NC

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Wilmington Historic District

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Wilmington Historic District is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Cape Fear River, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

Wilmington Historic District
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Downtown Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Cape Fear River and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

Downtown Wilmington
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River District

If you're spending some time in River District, Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College are top sights worth seeing.

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Landfall

While there might not be top attractions in Landfall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayfaire Town Center and Wrightsville SUP.

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Airlie

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Airlie and surrounding area, you can visit Airlie Gardens and New Hanover County Arboretum.

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Forest Hills

While Forest Hills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bellamy Mansion Museum and Battleship North Carolina.

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