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NORTH CAROLINA'S COAST
The Local Guide to
Wilmington & North
Carolina's Coast.
Beaches, small-town charm, family adventures, and the unforgettable coastal moments worth driving for.
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Featured Destinations
Explore the
Best of Our Coast.
From the riverfront in Wilmington to the dunes at Fort Fisher — four towns, fifty miles of barrier islands, and the slow southern coast in between.
Editor's Picks
Inspiration for
Every Kind of Trip.
Field-tested itineraries, local-favorite restaurants, and the kind of unhurried recommendations that don't show up on the first page of search results.
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Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Near Wilmington: A Fall Day at Trask Family Farms
Plan a fall outing to Trask Family Farms in Castle Hayne with 2026 corn maze hours, day-by-day ticket prices, pumpkin-patch details and three nearby alternatives.
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Fire in the Pines at Halyburton Park: A Free Wilmington Day That Ends in a Controlled Burn
Fire in the Pines returns to Halyburton Park on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Free, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., a scheduled controlled-burn demonstration, and no parking on site.
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IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington: Road Closures, Where to Watch, and Where to Stay
A spectator's guide to IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington on October 17, 2026. What closes and when, where to watch each leg, and where to stay that weekend.
The Lighthouse Beer & Wine Festival: A Riverfront Tasting Afternoon in Downtown Wilmington
Seeing a Show at the Wilson Center: Parking, Seats, and Dinner Before Curtain
Dogs on Wilmington's beaches: the rules by town and by month
Local Flavor
Coastal Dining
Done Right.
Fresh seafood, waterfront views, and a short list of places we keep coming back to.
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coastal vacations.
Get updates on things to do and the restaurants worth a reservation across Wilmington.