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North Carolina 4th of July Festival
June 28th, 2026 - July 4th, 2026 -
NC 4th of July Festival Beach Day
July 1st, 2026 -
Poplar Grove Open Air Market
July 1st, 2026 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
There’s an ocean of adventures waiting for visitors at the Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. Featuring a full range of entertainment options including a water park, mini golf course, go karts, arcade, and so much more, veritably every visitor...
Perched on the 9th floor with spectacular ocean vistas, this one‑bedroom,one‑bathroom condo offers a serene and comfortable setting for up to fiveguests. The master bedroom features a plush king‑size bed, while a constructed‑inalcove in the...
- Carolina Beach
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 5
Welcome to the newly renovated Dry Dock Inn, your perfect Carolina Beach retreat. Just steps from the sand and boardwalk, our inn combines modern updates with coastal charm for an unforgettable stay. From effortlessly comfortable individual rooms to...
Appreciate this elegant second-floor condo with spectacular golf course vistas located in the River Creek 1 neighborhood of Sea Trail. This two-bedroom villa features two queen beds in bedroom 1 and two queen beds in bedroom 2, each with a cavernous...
- Sunset Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
No worries, no deadlines, no meetings – just fun, rest, and relaxation await when you join us at The Windstar Hotel at Carolina Beach. After waking up to a free continental breakfast, you can bask in the sun beside our spacious pool and...
Long Leaf Park is a centrally located public park that features a wealth of natural beauty and scenery, as well as plenty of activities to keep park-goers of all ages engaged. Located just south of the UNCW campus, and easy to reach for visitors...
The Riverwalk in Downtown Wilmington is a showstopper of a stroll that is a distinctive attraction all its own. Originally conceived in the 1980s as a way to generate more interest and tourism to the Cape Fear River waterfront regions of...
Halyburton Memorial Park is a perfect respite for visitors who want to take a break from the busy Downtown Wilmington shopping, dining and attractions, and just relax amidst the natural ponds and unique rolling sand hills, and watch the wildlife...
Greenfield Lake Park is known as one of Wilmington’s coolest and most scenic destinations, and is a vast public park that’s located just south of the historic downtown area. Located on the western edge of Greenfield Lake, and just a...
Just across the Cape Fear River from Wilmington, the town of Belville has quietly cultivated one of the region's finest hidden gems for nature lovers and community gatherings. Situated directly opposite the western banks of Eagles Island on the...
Take a walk on the Cape Fear’s wild side with a visit to the Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve – a scenic 174-acre natural area that’s a prized component of the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Located just outside the busy...
Halyburton Park, (also known by its formal name of Halyburton Memorial Park), is a 58-acre nature preserve that features a lengthy biking and hiking trail, a number of public facilities, and a scenic glimpse into the local foliage and wildlife that...
It's easy to miss the Bluethenthal Wildflower Preserve. Located on the outskirts of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington's campus, this preserve was all but wiped away by the 1970s due to encroaching development. Thanks to the perseverance...
Situated in a quiet and primarily residential corner of the city of Wilmington, the James E.L. Wade Park is a surprising and engaging destination for locals and visitors alike who want to experience the Great Outdoors of the Cape Fear region.