The Fort Fisher aquarium is located steps away from the ocean along Kure Beach not far from downtown Wilmington. One of four North Carolina aquarium locations, Fort Fisher is well known for such residents as Luna the albino alligator and Maverick the bald eagle. What to See at the North Carolina Aquarium Visitors enter through the Cape Fear Conservatory, a small … [Read more...] about Visiting the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
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Southern Stays: ARRIVE Wilmington
ARRIVE Wilmington opened in spring 2019 on the former site of The Wilmingtonian, a downtown hotel that hosted actors and crews from the city’s days as a film hub for shows like Dawson’s Creek and One Tree Hill. It’s only the brand’s second location, after Palm Springs, and they have plans to expand into Memphis, Austin, and Phoenix this year. Rooms at ARRIVE … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: ARRIVE Wilmington
Southern Stays: Blockade Runner Beach Resort
Tucked between the Intracoastal Waterway and the beach, the Blockade Runner Beach Resort is a Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina staple dating back to 1964. Hurricane Florence wreaked havoc on the building resulting in around $10 million in damage. The newly renovated space marries the charm of the past with a trendy coastal look. Rooms at Blockade Runner Beach … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Blockade Runner Beach Resort
Road Tripping from Atlanta to Wilmington
If you're looking to visit North Carolina's beaches, it's a long trip through three states. But there's plenty to see along the way on highways 20, 95, and 74. Break up the road trip with stops at quirky landmarks, with some great tunes, and in a comfortable car. Georgia Conyers After leaving the Atlanta metro area, there's a two hour or so hour stretch to the state … [Read more...] about Road Tripping from Atlanta to Wilmington
Weekend Guide to Wilmington and Beaches, North Carolina
Wilmington, North Carolina, and its surrounds were first inhabited by Native American tribes and were later explored by an Italian explorer. European colonists arrived in the 1720s and an official settlement was created, named for the Earl of Wilmington. It sits at a strategic location on the Cape Fear River, inland from the Atlantic Ocean. For this reason, it became an … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Wilmington and Beaches, North Carolina
