North Carolina Center For Nonprofits

North Carolina Center For Nonprofits

North Carolina Center For Nonprofits

Visit the town nicknamed “Hollywood East,” where the WB’s Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill, and countless movies have been filmed. Wilmington sits on a gorgeous stretch of coast, much of which is protected by conservation groups and so is unmarred by development. The small, easily navigated Wilmington international airport (ILM) serves travelers to and from Wilmington, and travelers to and from the Outer Banks, located 45 minutes away. Masonboro Island, a sandy nature preserve, is a short ride from the Wilmington shore. Masonboro is completely free of development, and is only accessible by private boat, which keeps it largely empty (and therefore the perfect place to spend a quiet day bird watching or exploring.)

Recommended Restaurants In Wilmington, NC

Wilmington has a population of approximately 90,000. Residents from all over the world are reflected in the city’s dining options, which range from upscale French bistro to 39-cent Buffalo wings. Wilmington has dozens of Mexican restaurants across a wide span of price and style—some stick with inexpensive rice and beans variations at a low price while others offer seven pages of elaborate, varied options for everyone from the strictest vegetarian to the most die-hard red meat lover. The areas of town running along the Cape Fear River and along the ocean lean more heavily towards seafood restaurants and oyster bars, and cater to all manner of aquatic enthusiasts. Tanned, bleached surfing bums and billionaire yacht-club presidents each hold a place in this town’s identity, and each helps define the town’s vibrant, various restaurant culture.