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. Albino alligator Visitors enter through the Cape Fear Conservatory, a small freshwater building. This area … [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. Guest rooms have design … [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 face either the Intracoastal or … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Blockade Runner Beach Resort
Weekend Guide to Wilmington and Beaches
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
Film Friday: Sleeping with the Enemy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcQqsrf2gik A woman fakes her own death to get away from her controlling and abusive husband, but somehow he still is able to track her down. He comes after her in hopes of killing her once and for all. Julia Roberts and Patrick Bergin star in Sleeping with the Enemy. Specific scenes were filmed at Shell Island Resort Hotel in Wrightsville … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Sleeping with the Enemy
