Wilmington
The historic Riverwalk, tree-lined streets, local shops, restaurants, breweries, galleries, iconic Thalian Hall and thriving arts and culture scene give the city a character all its own.
The historic Riverwalk, tree-lined streets, local shops, restaurants, breweries, galleries, iconic Thalian Hall and thriving arts and culture scene give the city a character all its own.
Wilmington is a coastal city where historic charm meets a laid-back Carolina lifestyle. Set along the Cape Fear River and just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, Wilmington offers the best of both worlds - beautiful beaches and a lively downtown. The historic Riverwalk, tree-lined streets, local shops, restaurants, breweries, galleries, iconic Thalian Hall and thriving arts and culture scene give the city a character all its own.
Home to the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), Wilmington also has a youthful energy and growing academic, business, and cultural community. Whether you're looking for the energy of downtown, the charm of a historic neighborhood, or easy access to Carolina and Kure Beaches, Wilmington provides an exceptional coastal lifestyle with the conveniences of a growing city and the Wilmington International Airport (ILM). Wilmington is located 2 hours from Raleigh, NC and 1.5 hours to Myrtle Beach, SC.
118,578 people live in Wilmington, where the median age is 37.5 and the average individual income is $46,062. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Wilmington, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Firehouse Kettle Korn, Michoacan A Pedir de Boca, and La Masica Mini Market.
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| Dining | 0.03 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.26 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.32 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.35 miles | 20 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.16 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.04 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.03 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.12 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.26 miles | 1 review | 2/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.07 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.09 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.09 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.13 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.13 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.13 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.14 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.17 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.17 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.18 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.2 miles | 10 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.3 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.33 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.33 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.34 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Wilmington has 55,145 households, with an average household size of 2.06. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wilmington do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 118,578 people call Wilmington home. The population density is 2,307 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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