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Grown-up
Getaways

REFRESHING AND ORIGINAL

Couples and friend groups will find plenty of nightlife and engaging,
grown-up things to do in Wilmington and its island beaches. Take a
gentle yoga class in a restorative salt cave. Charter an Epic Excursions
sunset cruise or enjoy a custom seaside charcuterie spread on a private
island. Book a Downtown Tasting Tour to sample Wilmington’s ever-
expanding culinary community. And the beach – don’t forget the beach!

BREWERY & DISTILLERY TOURS The lush greens at Beau Rivage Golf
Experience Wilmington’s & Resort offer enchanting water
historic sites by E-Bike with stops at views and an 18-hole course that will
Wilmington breweries, or book spots put your skills to the test. Tom Fazio
on a pedal pub to sip, pedal and cruise created a stunning 18-hole, par 72
your way on a fun-filled adventure. course at Porters Neck Country Club.
Sign up for a Haunted Pub Crawl or You can also challenge your friends
take the self-guided Wilmington Ale to rounds of digital golf, rain or shine,
Trail. If cocktails are more your style, or a rousing game of disc golf at an
kick back and sip on small-batch island brewery.
vodka, gin and rum cocktails at award-
winning distillery lounges and tasting FISHING & WATERSPORTS
rooms, some offering tours. Charter a deep-sea fishing tour
from one of several charter companies
GOLF or cast a line from Johnnie Mercers
Tee off at several area golf courses. Fishing Pier or the Kure Beach Fishing
The Wilmington Municipal Golf Course Pier. Find more prime fishing spots at
was named one of the best courses Carolina Beach State Park. You can
by Top 100 Golf Courses of the World. also submerge and explore dozens
of shipwrecks and offshore ledges
with guided charters, or book surf
or SUP lessons from local pros and
hit the waves.

SHOPPING
Stroll the River District for
welcoming shops lining main streets
and pop into The Cotton Exchange
or Chandler’s Wharf Warehouse
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