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      Brooklyn Arts District             exploring the area’s art scene. From oil on
         Anchored by the Brooklyn Arts Center,   canvas to 3-D art and sculptures, national
      catch a concert or shop at the BAC Holiday   and regional pieces are displayed in several
      Flea in the historic building that dates back   art galleries and local businesses.
      to 1817. Attend gallery crawls, sip craft ales
      at breweries, and pop in a wine bar-meets-  Museums
      art gallery.                          Meet Wilmington’s first resident, a
                                         giant ground sloth, at the oldest history
      South Front District               museum in the state. Walk the art park after
         Catch a Sunday night bluegrass jam   exploring exhibits at the art museum. Hop
      session at Satellite Bar and Lounge or dine   aboard locomotive history at the railroad
      at a celebrity chef-owned restaurant. Sip   museum and explore a variety of interactive,
      vino in a cool wine bar while craft beer   whimsical exhibits at the children’s museum.
      connoisseurs can pop into the airy and
      spacious tap room at New Anthem Brewery.   Theaters
      For the wellness focused, relax in a salt       Intimate stages dedicated to thought-
      cave, or drop in for a yoga class.   provoking productions, a cutting-edge
                                         performance center, and one of the most
      Castle Street Arts &               historic theaters in the country make
      Antique District                   Wilmington the coastal epicenter for
         From a vinyl records store featuring live   musical, theatrical, and dance performances
      music, to antiques, vintage clothing, and a   throughout the year.
      socially responsible theater, this little slice
      of Wilmington is a treasure hunter’s dream.    Eco Tours, Parks
                                                  Tours & Cruises
             Art, History & Culture      Zeke’s Island Kayak Tour
         No matter the season, a Wilmington      Zeke’s Island is one of the most
      getaway is always a hot ticket.    exceptional habitats on the North Carolina
                                         coast. Accessible only by boat or kayak,
      Galleries                          take a guided tour and paddle out to
         Awaken your creative side and get   explore the changing landscapes and
      inspired on Fourth Friday gallery crawls   spectacular wildlife of this ecological gem.
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