NORTH CAROLINA'S COAST

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Wilmington & North
Carolina's Coast.

Beaches, small-town charm, family adventures, and the unforgettable coastal moments worth driving for.

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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.

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Ten Margaritas, One Afternoon: Your Guide to the Wilmington Margarita Festival

A 2026 guide to the Wilmington Margarita Festival at ChowTown on July 18: what general admission and VIP tickets include, the ten-sample tasting, parking, and planning your day.

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Front Street Brewery: A Visitor's Guide to Wilmington's Oldest Brewpub

Front Street Brewery is Wilmington's oldest brewpub, in an 1865 building downtown. What to drink and order, which floor to sit on, plus hours and parking.

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See Venus Flytraps in the Wild at Carolina Beach State Park

Carolina Beach State Park's Flytrap Trail is one of the few places to see Venus flytraps growing wild. What to look for, when to go, and why you never pick one.