Riverfront District Travel Guide
Wilmington
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Popular places to visit
Riverwalk
After visiting Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its festivals.
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a performance at Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, a theatre with a story to tell in Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Enjoy the student vibe at University of North Carolina at Wilmington during your visit to Wilmington. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Battleship North Carolina
You can browse the exhibits at Battleship North Carolina, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Leland. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.
Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Wilmington. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Bellamy Mansion Museum
You can study the exhibits at Bellamy Mansion Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Riverfront District
Downtown Wilmington
Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Cape Fear River and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.
Brooklyn Arts District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Brooklyn Arts District and surrounding area, you can visit Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Battleship North Carolina.
Wilmington Historic District
Wilmington Historic District is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Cape Fear River, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.
Northside
Though Northside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews.
Forest Hills
While Forest Hills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bellamy Mansion Museum and Battleship North Carolina.
Sunset Park
While Sunset Park isn't home to many top sights, Greenfield Lake Amphitheater and Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
- Live Oak Bank Pavilion
- Cape Fear Community College
- Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
- Latimer House
- City Stage Theatre
- Burgwin-Wright House
- Carolina Beach
- Kure Beach Pier
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
- Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
- Freeman Park
- Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
- Fort Fisher State Historic Site
- Cape Fear River
- Ocean Front Park
- Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
- Greenfield Lake Amphitheater