06/10/2026
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It’s no secret that Wilmington and our three island beaches are full of rich history and culture, but relying on Chat or Google to tell you the best spots to go? You probably don’t have time to sort through everything. We’ve got you.
Just a few amazing experiences and places to check out that are in this post:
The Bellamy Mansion Museum is a beautiful historic home built in 1859
US Colored Troops Park that commemorates the Colored Troops who fought here in the Civil War at Cameron Art Museum
USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship was the most decorated battleship that fought during WWII
Wilmington Walking Tours offers arts and history tours in Wilmington and Visit Carolina Beach, NC
The Wilmington Ladies Tea Walk at Burgwin-Wright House & Gardens
Tasting History takes you on a historic journey around Carolina Beach where you walk, taste, and sip along the way
Wilmingtoncolor - Wilmington in Color has shuttle tours in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach that focus on black heritage and history in the area
Wilmington Water Tours, LLC takes to the Cape Fear River where you learn about history, film, and culture in Wilmington.
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is the oldest-operating theater in the state and has showings each week as well as tours that even take you backstage
Artillery Day at Fort Fisher State Historic Site is a great time to see Civil War cannons in action and a glimpse of what life was like back then
The Cotton Exchange is a historic shopping complex right next to the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington
Moores Creek National Battlefield is where the pivotal Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge took place, and it’s a great place to celebrate America’s 250th year as a nation just 40 minutes from Wilmington
