Linda And Richard Crafts’s guidebook
Food scene
LOCAL "BESTS"
Eat in or order out, we've done both for years, never a complaint. Family friendly, great service and atmosphere. Our favorite.
12 molta ag muintir na háite
Rucker Johns Restaurant
5564 Carolina Beach RdEat in or order out, we've done both for years, never a complaint. Family friendly, great service and atmosphere. Our favorite.
Good local seafood, nice atmosphere, reasonable prices.
54 molta ag muintir na háite
Cape Fear Seafood Company
140 Hays LnGood local seafood, nice atmosphere, reasonable prices.
Eat in or order out, authentic Thai, great food. Don't expect much atmosphere, but if you like Thai it's the place to go.
8 molta ag muintir na háite
Thai Spice
5552 Carolina Beach RdEat in or order out, authentic Thai, great food. Don't expect much atmosphere, but if you like Thai it's the place to go.
Quick grill, great burgers, grilled chicken salad is good too, but the fries are the best.
31 molta ag muintir na háite
P T's Olde Fashioned Grille
3852 S 17th StQuick grill, great burgers, grilled chicken salad is good too, but the fries are the best.
If you like Indian cuisine our family members tell us this is the place to go.
14 molta ag muintir na háite
Tandoori Bites
1620 S College RdIf you like Indian cuisine our family members tell us this is the place to go.
A favorite place of family members. When they come to town it's on their must do list. Burritos and gourmet salsa bar. Vegetarian options available. Cheap eats.
79 molta ag muintir na háite
Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn WILMINGTON LOCATION
4002 Oleander DrA favorite place of family members. When they come to town it's on their must do list. Burritos and gourmet salsa bar. Vegetarian options available. Cheap eats.
Nice dining, downtown. Colossal confections, incredible desserts.
79 molta ag muintir na háite
Circa 1922
8 N Front StNice dining, downtown. Colossal confections, incredible desserts.
Eastern Carolina Style Barbecue, a Wilmington tradition. Another "cheap eats."
10 molta ag muintir na háite
Jackson's Big Oak Barbecue
920 S Kerr AveEastern Carolina Style Barbecue, a Wilmington tradition. Another "cheap eats."
Indochine Restaurant
7 Wayne DrAmbiance, great food!
Blue Asia
341 S College RdExcellent sushi!
Another great place for sushi and in greater abundance for a little less.
9 molta ag muintir na háite
Okami Japanese Steakhouse
614 S College RdAnother great place for sushi and in greater abundance for a little less.
More than one location, our local version of Starbucks, but we think even better. Check out their smoothies, espresso and mocha shakes.
14 molta ag muintir na háite
Port City Java
21-A N Front StMore than one location, our local version of Starbucks, but we think even better. Check out their smoothies, espresso and mocha shakes.
Location, location, location. One of the few beach front restaurants, the view while you eat is wonderful.
132 molta ag muintir na háite
Oceanic
703 S Lumina AveLocation, location, location. One of the few beach front restaurants, the view while you eat is wonderful.
Looking for great Mexican, more than one location.
15 molta ag muintir na háite
El Cerro Grande Mexican Restaurant
341 S College RdLooking for great Mexican, more than one location.
Britts Donuts
13 Carolina Beach Ave NWorld famous FRESH donuts! Seasonal.
Entertainment
A quick ride from our home, there $5 Tuesday Movie special is a great deal. Check that out. Good eating nearby as well.
26 molta ag muintir na háite
The Pointe 14
2223 Blockbuster RdA quick ride from our home, there $5 Tuesday Movie special is a great deal. Check that out. Good eating nearby as well.
Our neighborhood park. Tennis courts, 18-hole disc golf course, nice play ground, picnic shelter, clean restrooms.
Arrowhead Park
720 Arnold RdOur neighborhood park. Tennis courts, 18-hole disc golf course, nice play ground, picnic shelter, clean restrooms.
Aquarium Thuaisceart Carolina i Fort Fisher
900 Loggerhead RdGreat for kids
"A stroll on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk features classic seaside family fun with shops, restaurants and nightlife entertainment. During the summer months, the Boardwalk is bustling with the sound of music, laughter and the squeals of kids of all ages as they whoosh and whirl past on the assortment of rides at the seaside amusement park and at extraordinary events like the weekly fireworks and concert series. Annual off-season events that include Boardwalk activities are Christmas by the Sea and the Island of Lights Festival. One of the last remaining beach boardwalks on the East Coast, you can get your fill of famous homemade donuts, ice cream, and fudge, play in the arcade, see the ocean from the Ferris wheel, or dance the night away to live music."
184 molta ag muintir na háite
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Carolina Beach Avenue South"A stroll on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk features classic seaside family fun with shops, restaurants and nightlife entertainment. During the summer months, the Boardwalk is bustling with the sound of music, laughter and the squeals of kids of all ages as they whoosh and whirl past on the assortment of rides at the seaside amusement park and at extraordinary events like the weekly fireworks and concert series. Annual off-season events that include Boardwalk activities are Christmas by the Sea and the Island of Lights Festival. One of the last remaining beach boardwalks on the East Coast, you can get your fill of famous homemade donuts, ice cream, and fudge, play in the arcade, see the ocean from the Ferris wheel, or dance the night away to live music."
Sightseeing
LOCAL "BESTS"
https://mahanaimadventures.com/ Wonderful kayak tour group. Based on your interests, Mahanaim Adventures custom designs kayak trips in the Wilmington & Cape Fear region of North Carolina and beyond. Feel secure and safe as they lead and guide.
Mahanaim Adventures
335 Brighton Rdhttps://mahanaimadventures.com/ Wonderful kayak tour group. Based on your interests, Mahanaim Adventures custom designs kayak trips in the Wilmington & Cape Fear region of North Carolina and beyond. Feel secure and safe as they lead and guide.
A great way to explore history, takes a least half a day. Good for young and old.
435 molta ag muintir na háite
Longphort Carolina Thuaidh
1 Battleship Rd NEA great way to explore history, takes a least half a day. Good for young and old.
Site of Civil War's largest Amphibious (Land and Water) Battle, the remaining portion of the gigantic Fort Fisher earthworks, along with a restored palisade fence and impressive seacoast gun, sits near the Visitors Center. The fully accessible Visitors Center & Gift Shop includes a video, exhibits, and artifacts recovered from sunken ships. A scenic trail, shaded by gnarled live oaks, leads past the earthworks, around to the rear of the fort remains.
315 molta ag muintir na háite
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd SSite of Civil War's largest Amphibious (Land and Water) Battle, the remaining portion of the gigantic Fort Fisher earthworks, along with a restored palisade fence and impressive seacoast gun, sits near the Visitors Center. The fully accessible Visitors Center & Gift Shop includes a video, exhibits, and artifacts recovered from sunken ships. A scenic trail, shaded by gnarled live oaks, leads past the earthworks, around to the rear of the fort remains.
Shopping and Sightseeing
Wander through lots of unique local shops with local artists in an historic setting. Free parking if with a purchase receipt.
77 molta ag muintir na háite
The Cotton Exchange
321 N Front StWander through lots of unique local shops with local artists in an historic setting. Free parking if with a purchase receipt.
Unique jewelry creations. A place to sight see and to buy. In the Cotton Exchange, don't miss it.
T. S. Brown Jewelry
343 N Front StUnique jewelry creations. A place to sight see and to buy. In the Cotton Exchange, don't miss it.
RIVERWALK....downtown Wilmington, You can spend a day wandering down the riverwalk, lots of great dining to choose from, or stroll off and up to all the shops that are part of historic downtown Wilmington. Exercise, sightseeing, shopping, beauty, all in one place!
138 molta ag muintir na háite
Wilmington Riverwalk
Wilmington Downtown RiverwalkRIVERWALK....downtown Wilmington, You can spend a day wandering down the riverwalk, lots of great dining to choose from, or stroll off and up to all the shops that are part of historic downtown Wilmington. Exercise, sightseeing, shopping, beauty, all in one place!
Local Beaches
Kure Beach Pier
100 Atlantic AveGreat place to swim and to fish.
Six miles of beaches, historic site across the street, N.C. Aquarium nearby, hiking trails, free parking, bathrooms, showers. One of the best nearby family beaches.
69 molta ag muintir na háite
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
1000 Loggerhead RoadSix miles of beaches, historic site across the street, N.C. Aquarium nearby, hiking trails, free parking, bathrooms, showers. One of the best nearby family beaches.
Only 15 minutes away, has a boardwalk, amusement park nearby, but no free parking.
266 molta ag muintir na háite
Carolina Beach
Only 15 minutes away, has a boardwalk, amusement park nearby, but no free parking.
Great place for swimming and fishing. But, further away, parking is limited and pricey.
Virtually always open, (with the exception of a hurricane closing or two), the pier is one of the best spots on Wrightsville Beach to reel in the big one, get those lines wet, or just relax and enjoy an unparalleled view of the endless Atlantic Ocean landscape.
46 molta ag muintir na háite
Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier
23 E Salisbury StGreat place for swimming and fishing. But, further away, parking is limited and pricey.
Virtually always open, (with the exception of a hurricane closing or two), the pier is one of the best spots on Wrightsville Beach to reel in the big one, get those lines wet, or just relax and enjoy an unparalleled view of the endless Atlantic Ocean landscape.