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Just south of North Carolina's Crystal Coast, the historic town of Wilmington anchors the Cape Fear coast, which includes the quaint towns of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach. The area is popular for its long, lovely beaches, fishing, sailing and lolling around the boardwalks eating ice cream and fish and chips. Wilmington is a fun little town, getting famous for its burgeoning film industry. Dawson's Creek, Matlock and One Tree Hill were filmed here, and Julia Roberts's Sleeping with the Enemy was filmed in Kure Beach. Wilmington sits on the Cape Fear River and has a charming historic district - 230 blocks are a National Register Historic District. Old trolley cars and horse-drawn carriages provide tours, or you can hop on a paddle-wheeler and cruise the river. This whole area caters to families, with plenty of museums, attractions and theme parks for kids. Moderately priced hotels dominate and a lot of visitors pitch a tent in local campgrounds or at the Carolina Beach State Park.
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Deb Miller Landau has written eight Lonely Planet guidebooks, including books on the USA, Caribbean, and the South.
Deb Miller Landau has written eight Lonely Planet guidebooks, including books on the USA, Caribbean, and the South.
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- Southern United States
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- Horse-drawn tours of Wilmington. Take the trolley instead - it's free!
When to Visit Wilmington & Cape Fear
Summertime, from June to mid-September
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Wilmington & Cape Fear Events
- December. Old Wilmington by Candlelight. Festival tour streets of Wilminton with lamps
- December. Annual Wilmington Fur Ball. Black Tie Event
- July. Surf, Sun & Sand Celebration
- October. Riverfest. Fireworks on the River
- August. Sneed's Ferry Shrimp Festival
- April. North Carolina Azalea Festival
- November. Island of Lights Parade. Holiday Parade of nightime electric displays
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