Ships dock at Colonial Terminals. These are the stops worth your time, timed on foot from the terminal.
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One cruise terminal.
Walk times from Colonial Terminals.
Green waterfront park nearest the cruise terminal
Wilmington shelter program and thrift store
Independent coffee shop and roaster
Waterfront breakfast and midday sandwich spot
Sprawling cypress-fringed lake and nature trail
Historic marker and riverfront scenic landing
Intact Victorian Italianate family residence
Southern coastal cuisine on the Cape Fear River
Downtown sushi bar on Front Street
Italian gelateria along the Cape Fear River
Wilmington dive bar, arcade, and pool hall
Iconic filming location from the television drama
Wilmington's oldest restaurant for breakfast and lunch
Comfort food dining destination
Casual pizza pub in downtown Wilmington
Historic downtown Irish pub
Handcrafted chocolates, fudge, and ice cream
Boutique featuring independent brands and gifts
Vibrant nearly two-mile wooden riverfront boardwalk
Scenic filming location site on the Cape Fear River
Family-owned Italian deli and restaurant
Panorama across the Cape Fear River
Historic World War II battleship moored across the river
Regional history and science exhibits
Coffee and tea on North Front Street
Pocket park across from St. John's Lodge
Traditional Southern recipes with a modern sensibility
Classic German cuisine in the Cotton Exchange
Historic Cotton Exchange Irish pub
Historic red-brick facade used for television filming
Historic depot showcasing Atlantic Coast Line heritage
Contemporary downtown art exhibition space
Worth finding if you have an hour spare.
Riverfront seafood and oyster spot
Colonial home and gardens built atop stone jail ruins
Specialty spices, herbs, and teas
Independent bookstore and café
Stately antebellum mansion with restored slave quarters
Downtown eatery blending local fare with Latin flair
More ports nearby: Beaufort, Charleston, Kitty Hawk, Norfolk, Hilton Head Island.