Wilmington - North Carolina - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Located along the coast of Cape Fear, the city of Wilmington, North Carolina, has a delightful vacation experience in store for you. This city has had many names since it was first settled in 1729 and many of the streets reflect the English heritage of the early settlers being named after streets in Liverpool, England. It has flourished as a major port and a shipbuilding center due to its location on the Atlantic Ocean and the fine stands of pine forest.

The children will love petting the animals at the Funny Farm Petting Zoo and if you are looking for the ultimate in family fun, you will find it at the Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. This is the largest indoor playground in the city with a miniature golf course, climbing walls and a waterpark. The Wilmington Children's Museum has hands-on exhibits for all ages and interactive play stations that the children will really love.

Explore the antebellum treasures and gardens of the Bellamy Mansion Museum and Gardens and the old furnishings of the Burgwin-Wright Museum House and Gardens will give you a glimpse into the lives of the past residents. Enjoy the thrill of an 18th century plantation as you learn about the daily lives of those that lived and worked here when you visit the Poplar Grove Plantation.

Take a self-guided tour of Battleship North Carolina and visit the Cape Fear Museum with its impressive displays and exhibits detailing early life along this stretch of the Atlantic Coast. See the artisans at work at the Racine Center for the Arts, where you can also purchase some fine pieces to take back home with you. The spectacular parks afford wonderful views of plants and wildlife native to this area and when you walk the many nature trails you can really experience the beauty of nature. Delve into the depths of the city with a Ghost Walk of Wilmington with 20 sites to explore.

The horseback riding experience offered by the Desperado Horse Farm is one you don't want to miss as you can ride through some of the 500 acres of natural forest. Golfers are not forgotten with three courses to choose from and the avid shopper will enjoy the many small specialty boutiques of the city. The 150 specialty stores of the Westfield Shoppingtown Independence is not to be missed either and if you get hungry there are 10 eateries in the food court of this mall.

Everything about this city will please you to no end and will help you create a lifetime of memories.