Chances are, if you’re heading to southeastern North Carolina, it’s for one thing: the beach. There’s nothing better than watching pelicans skim the water, sand between your toes, sun on your face. While there’s plenty to do in Wilmington beyond the sand, the coast is still the main event. The good news is there’s no shortage…
Southport is a regular stop for us — my parents lived in Carolina Beach for a decade and are now over in Oak Island, so every visit home means a swing through Southport too. It’s a genuinely charming little seaside town: quaint, Southern, unhurried, with waterfront porches everywhere that make it very tempting to just…
Wrightsville Beach was our go-to beach back in college — the beach every UNCW student ends up at. We spent more afternoons after class, and full weekends, there than we can count. It’s only 20 minutes from downtown Wilmington, which is exactly why it became the default: close enough to get to between classes, far…
Carolina Beach is a fantastic place to travel to year-round. Every time we visit, we find there’s so much to do that it’s easy to fill up every day of a vacation here. Walking the boardwalk, hiking Carolina Beach State Park, or grabbing a donut at Britt’s are just a few of the ways to…
There is no shortage of amazing things to do in Wilmington, North Carolina. Visitors can enjoy a spooky ghost walking tour, catch some waves at the beach, or cruise down the Cape Fear River in this historic port town. It’s one of our favorite destinations in North Carolina, and we should know — it’s the…
Topsail Island is a classic beach destination along the North Carolina coast. Thanks to its idealistic beaches and sleepy seaside towns, there is much to love about Topsail. Even the island’s name harkens back to days of pirates who would hide their boats in the channel between the island and the mainland. Only the ship’s…
If you’re a foodie searching for the best restaurants in Wilmington, North Carolina, we have got just the beach town bites for you. Besides being home to some of the best beaches in North Carolina, the town of Wilmington is a haven for culinary hotspots. As a coastal oasis, you may expect a plethora of…
The Blue Ridge Parkway is known as “America’s favorite drive,” and we can attest to that! It’s 469 miles in total, starting with the stunning Shenandoah National Park and ending with the gorgeous Great Smoky Mountains. The Blue Ridge Parkway runs through 29 counties in both Virginia and North Carolina. Amidst them, there are countless…
There are plenty of fantastic hotels in Wilmington to stay at when planning a coastal trip. From boutique hotels in charming Downtown Wilmington to seaside resorts on Wrightsville Beach, there are no shortage of places to stay. Wilmington hotels come in every budget category. Though for the best rates, we recommend planning and booking in…
Years ago when I lived in Wilmington, there were hardly any coffee shops to enjoy – well, besides Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts of course. The coffee culture we know now hadn’t hit Port City quite yet. Now every time we visit family in Wilmington, I’m shocked by the number of hip and delicious coffee shops…
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