Click for Wilmington places to visit!Day tripping to Wilmington, NC
The Pleasure Island Vacation Guide will help you plan a day trip to historic Wilmington. Even though it's only 30 minutes away, downtown Wilmington is like another world. Don't forget to check our maps page to help
you find your way.Battleship NORTH CAROLINA
(910) 251 -5797
Memorial Day - Labor Day
8am - 8pm
Labor Day - Memorial Day
8am - 5pm
Standing with quiet dignity and majesty across the river from downtown Wilmington, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA beckons visitors to walk her decks and envision daily life as well as the fierce combat that her crew faced in the Pacific Theatre during World War II.
Back to topCape Fear MuseumCape Fear Museum
(910) 798-4350
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm
Sun 1-5pm
Labor Day - Memorial day
Mon closed
Tues - Sat 9am - 5pm
Sun 1-5pm
The Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is the oldest history museum in North Carolina. It tells the stories of the area's history, science and cultures through exhibitions and educational programs. They have new exhibits all the time, so you'll always see something new.
Back to topCape Fear SerpentariumCape Fear Serpentarium
(910) 762-1669
All year
Mon - Fri 11am - 5pm
Sat & Sun 11am - 6pm
See black mambas, spitting cobras, Gaboon vipers, Tropical rattlers, giant Fer-de-lance snakes and the world's largest collection of the rare and deadly Bushmaster. Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else! Photographers are welcome.
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Ghost Walk of Old WilmingtonJourney into the depths of haunted Wilmington - a city considered by many to be amongst the most actively haunted in the world. These folks have been researching the ghosts of downtown Wilmington since 1978. With 24 active sites the tour varies nightly.
Back to topGreenfield LakeGreenfield Lake
(910) 762-5606 weekdays
(910) 341-7868 weekends
Boathouse hours
Mon - Fri 12pm - 5pm
Sat & Sun 11am - 6pm
Greenfield Lake is a historic treasure located near downtown Wilmington. There is a 5 mile walking/biking path around the entire 90 acres of lake. You can rent kayaks, canoes or paddleboats or take a nature tour guided by a certified naturalist.
Back to topHollywood WalkHollywood Location Walk
of Old Wilmington
(910) 794-1866
Tour times
Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun - 2pm
Sat - 10amJoin one of Hollywood East's most entertaining & self-important directors on a name-dropping tour of real locations & actual sets where some of Wilmywood's biggest movies were shot. These tours sell out fast, so you have to make reservations.
Back to topStroll along the River WalkScreen Gems StudiosTake a walk through Wilmington's two-decade film history with a tour of EUE Screen Gems Studios. The one-hour walking tour of the picturesque 50-acre film lot also includes visits to the sets of the CW Network hit show One Tree Hill.
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Segway Tours of WilmingtonThe best way to tour historic downtown Wilmington is by Segway. You cruise around town on a fun, two-wheeled adventure and never break a sweat. Your tour guide which teach you Segway techniques while he shows you around. It's a 2 hour tour.
Back to topWilminton Railroad MuseumWilmington Railroad Museum
(910) 763-2634
April 1 - September 30
Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 1-5pm
Labor Day - Memorial day
Mon closed
Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm
Sun closed
The Wilmington Railroad Museum has a great collection of displays that are fun and educational. A real life-size caboose, a steam locomotive and a Thomas the Tank Engine play area are just some of the great things to see.
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