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MEMORABLE MEETINGS START WITH THE CAROLINA COASTAL EXPERIENCE

There are many destinations for hosting meetings in the Carolinas but only one offers the quintessential Carolina Coastal Experience
— Wilmington, N.C., and its three island beaches.

Encounter an award-winning destination that offers the perfect combination of city and beach experiences. From the intuitive layout
of our Convention District, with walkable access to shops, restaurants and vibrant nightlife, to memorable coastal activities just
minutes away, Wilmington and Beaches checks every box and offers planners fresh possibilities.

Here, an iconic city’s historic charm and rich past blends seamlessly with modern design and new attractions. Groups can have urban
and island experiences all in the span of a single event. Attendees and their families will be compelled to arrive early or stay late and
turn an ordinary event into a transformative getaway that thrills the senses. It’s more than a meeting. It’s an authentic Carolina Coastal
Experience teeming with passion, joy, culture and adventure.

CONVENTION DISTRICT CONNECTED BY A SCENIC RIVERWALK

Wilmington and our Island Beaches it offers sweeping riverfront views
is one of N.C.’s favorite vacation and plenty of natural light that helps
destinations and a natural to bring the outdoors in. Adjacent to
become your next favorite meetings the convention center is the Port City
destination. Marina and event pier and Riverfront
Park, all of which come together to
Our multiuse Convention District create a campus-like environment
is located riverfront and within with hotels, restaurants and retail
Wilmington’s downtown River District, nearby. Networking and socializing
all connected by a nearly two-mile becomes a breeze when it takes place
scenic Riverwalk that makes it easy on or by the water.
for attendees to get around. We cater
to small businesses, associations, Other downtown meeting facilities
corporations, family reunions or located riverfront include the Aloft
somewhere in between. From state- Wilmington at Coastline Center, in
of-the-art wireless exhibit halls and which the center retains the charm
elegant ballrooms to the irresistible of its red brick railroad depot days
charm of a historic home with soul while offering modern amenities.
stirring porch views as a special event Nearby, the Hotel Ballast Tapestry
venue option, our variety of venues is Collection by Hilton offers 20,000
unmatched and always appealing. square-feet of meeting space, plus an
indoor/outdoor restaurant. The full-
For something a little more traditional service Embassy Suites Wilmington
but still far from the ordinary Riverfront Hotel, located adjacent to
convention center, the sleek 107,000 the Wilmington Convention Center,
square-foot Wilmington Convention provides convenient accommodations
Center maintains an intimate feel for visitors and events held at the
and is the only convention center convention center.
on N.C.’s coast. Located downtown,