Katherine's Guidebook

Katherine
Katherine's Guidebook

Breweries

My personal favorite brewery in the area - try the Lucid Haze if you’re in to IPAs, one of my all time favorite beers!
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Edward Teach Brewing
604 N 4th St
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My personal favorite brewery in the area - try the Lucid Haze if you’re in to IPAs, one of my all time favorite beers!
A brewery with unique offerings including their own wine, located in the Brooklyn Arts District of historic Wilmington.
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Flytrap Brewing
319 Walnut St
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A brewery with unique offerings including their own wine, located in the Brooklyn Arts District of historic Wilmington.
A brewery with scenic Cape Fear bridge views.
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Waterline Brewing Company
721 Surry St
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A brewery with scenic Cape Fear bridge views.
Brewery located just south of downtown.
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New Anthem Beer Project
116 Dock St
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Brewery located just south of downtown.
Convenient to Wrightsville Beach, spacious outside seating area.
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Mad Mole Brewing
6309 Boathouse Rd
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Convenient to Wrightsville Beach, spacious outside seating area.
Convenient to Wrightsville Beach, a conscientious brewery with a passion for giving back to the community.
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Wrightsville Beach Brewery
6201 Oleander Dr
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Convenient to Wrightsville Beach, a conscientious brewery with a passion for giving back to the community.
A bit of a drive from the townhome but worth it. If you don’t feel like making the drive, pick up a 4 pack from either Lowe’s Foods or Harris Teeter - they luckily carry some of the Salty Turtle beers.
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Salty Turtle Beer Co..
103 Triton Ln
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A bit of a drive from the townhome but worth it. If you don’t feel like making the drive, pick up a 4 pack from either Lowe’s Foods or Harris Teeter - they luckily carry some of the Salty Turtle beers.

Sightseeing

A classic Wilmington site, the battleship memorial has been open since 1961. Because it is a memorial, it is open every day of the year, including all holidays.
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Ratni brod Sjeverna Karolina
1 Battleship Rd NE
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A classic Wilmington site, the battleship memorial has been open since 1961. Because it is a memorial, it is open every day of the year, including all holidays.
A historic place with revolutionary and civil war history. If you’re lucky enough to be here on Christmas Eve, be sure to attend the candlelight service in the ruins of the old church.
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Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site
8884 St Phillips Rd SE
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A historic place with revolutionary and civil war history. If you’re lucky enough to be here on Christmas Eve, be sure to attend the candlelight service in the ruins of the old church.
My absolute favorite “staycation” day trip! Southport has history, charm, good shopping, and good food. Spend the day walking the town as you window shop. Top the evening off at one of the many restaurants or clubs on the waterfront.
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Southport
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My absolute favorite “staycation” day trip! Southport has history, charm, good shopping, and good food. Spend the day walking the town as you window shop. Top the evening off at one of the many restaurants or clubs on the waterfront.
Miles of pristine beach and endless water activities including surfing. Wrightsville Beach is recognized as the birthplace of surfing in North Carolina. Take in the sunsets - they’re stunning!
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Wrightsville Beach
321 Causeway Dr
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Miles of pristine beach and endless water activities including surfing. Wrightsville Beach is recognized as the birthplace of surfing in North Carolina. Take in the sunsets - they’re stunning!
A beautiful Wilmington area beach. Purchase a day pass and drive out to Freeman Park - only for those with a vehicle with true 4x4 capabilities - the tracks are deep and unforgiving!
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Carolina Beach
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A beautiful Wilmington area beach. Purchase a day pass and drive out to Freeman Park - only for those with a vehicle with true 4x4 capabilities - the tracks are deep and unforgiving!
Family oriented and quiet (in my opinion) compared to some of the other beaches around.
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Kure Beach
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Family oriented and quiet (in my opinion) compared to some of the other beaches around.
A family oriented beach with seemingly fewer condo building than other area beaches.
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Topsail Island
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A family oriented beach with seemingly fewer condo building than other area beaches.
National Park Service National Battlefield - touted as the first significant victory for Patriot forces in the revolution
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Moores Creek National Battlefield
40 Patriots Hall Dr
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National Park Service National Battlefield - touted as the first significant victory for Patriot forces in the revolution
Historic theater dating back to the 1800s with production shows and movies shown throughout the week. Perfect for rainy day fun, buy tickets online and enjoy beer, wine, popcorn and other snacks as you step back in time and take in a show and the beauty of the Thalian.
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Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St
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Historic theater dating back to the 1800s with production shows and movies shown throughout the week. Perfect for rainy day fun, buy tickets online and enjoy beer, wine, popcorn and other snacks as you step back in time and take in a show and the beauty of the Thalian.
Historic mansion in downtown Wilmington. Tour the mansion and the grounds. Check the online schedule - local artists rotate and routinely host shows and display their art.
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Bellamy Mansion
503 Market St
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Historic mansion in downtown Wilmington. Tour the mansion and the grounds. Check the online schedule - local artists rotate and routinely host shows and display their art.

Nature Walks

Here you’ll find places to explore the natural beauty of coastal Carolina.
Beautiful park with miles of trails, located mere minutes from the townhome.
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Brunswick Nature Park
2601 River Rd SE
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Beautiful park with miles of trails, located mere minutes from the townhome.
A beautiful park located directly across from the neighborhood with playgrounds, a fishing pier, and a Riverwalk that extends over the Brunswick River.
Belville Riverwalk
580 River Rd SE
A beautiful park located directly across from the neighborhood with playgrounds, a fishing pier, and a Riverwalk that extends over the Brunswick River.
Close to Wrightsville Beach, a public garden with cultural and environmental programs.
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Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Rd
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Close to Wrightsville Beach, a public garden with cultural and environmental programs.

Food scene

Tasty Tex-mex with AMAZING margaritas - one of my go to places for a long lunch or dinner.
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K38 Baja Grill
5410 Oleander Dr
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Tasty Tex-mex with AMAZING margaritas - one of my go to places for a long lunch or dinner.
Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any day - go after 5 PM for $1 tacos every day. There are multiple locations across the Wilmington area but this one is about 10 minutes from the townhome.
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Islands Fresh Mex Grill
260 Racine Dr
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Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any day - go after 5 PM for $1 tacos every day. There are multiple locations across the Wilmington area but this one is about 10 minutes from the townhome.
Recently this restaurant moved from a food truck to a brick and mortar location. Their food truck was EXCELLENT! They took grilled cheese beyond the next level.
CheeseSmith
624 South 17th Street
Recently this restaurant moved from a food truck to a brick and mortar location. Their food truck was EXCELLENT! They took grilled cheese beyond the next level.
Delicious food with unique offerings and good nightly specials. Wednesday is $4 draft beer and we’ll drink night, Thursday is 1/2 off app day.
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Platypus & Gnome
7205 S Front St
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Delicious food with unique offerings and good nightly specials. Wednesday is $4 draft beer and we’ll drink night, Thursday is 1/2 off app day.
Good place for a quick slice, take cash! That’s all that is accepted.
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I Love NY Pizza
28 N Front St
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Good place for a quick slice, take cash! That’s all that is accepted.
My favorite pizza in Wilmington! Currently closed Sunday and Monday due to staffing shortages but on the way to Wrightsville and right next to Kohls.
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Michaelangelos Pizza
9 S Lake Park Blvd
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My favorite pizza in Wilmington! Currently closed Sunday and Monday due to staffing shortages but on the way to Wrightsville and right next to Kohls.
Good pizza, not exclusively a pizza place - a lot of Italian entrees are offered with daily specials. Look for seasonal drinks, very personable bar tenders!
Pizzetta's Pizzeria
1144 East Cutlar Crossing
Good pizza, not exclusively a pizza place - a lot of Italian entrees are offered with daily specials. Look for seasonal drinks, very personable bar tenders!
I WISH there was one of these closer to the townhome. Stop in after a beer at the Salty Turtle or if you like wings with your beer, place an online order and they’ll deliver - it’s right across the shopping center from the Turtle.
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Coastal Wing & Spirits Co.
108 Triton Ln
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I WISH there was one of these closer to the townhome. Stop in after a beer at the Salty Turtle or if you like wings with your beer, place an online order and they’ll deliver - it’s right across the shopping center from the Turtle.

Groceries

This category lists grocery stores - you never know when you’ll need one of those! 😄
My FAVORITE grocery in the area! This store has a Beer Den with specials throughout the week. Stop in on Thursday, have a 1/2 price pour of a local pint, and sip as you shop. Produce is always top notch, the craft beer selection is unmatched in the area, and the associates are crazy friendly.
Lowes Foods of Leland
1152 East Cutlar Crossing
My FAVORITE grocery in the area! This store has a Beer Den with specials throughout the week. Stop in on Thursday, have a 1/2 price pour of a local pint, and sip as you shop. Produce is always top notch, the craft beer selection is unmatched in the area, and the associates are crazy friendly.
One of the two groceries closest to the townhome. Well stocked with all the basics!
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Food Lion
2601-A Castle Hayne Rd
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One of the two groceries closest to the townhome. Well stocked with all the basics!
One of the two closet groceries to the townhome, meat lovers rejoice! The Pig has a reputation for having excellent meat.
Piggly Wiggly-Leland
112 Village Rd NE
One of the two closet groceries to the townhome, meat lovers rejoice! The Pig has a reputation for having excellent meat.
Swing in after Taco Tuesday at the Islands. This store has all the necessities and a decent wine and beer selection.
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Harris Teeter
3501 Oleander Dr
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Swing in after Taco Tuesday at the Islands. This store has all the necessities and a decent wine and beer selection.

Shopping

Shopping options
An open air shopping center boasting national chains such as Belk, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, Williams Sonoma, Game Stop, etc. There are many dining options ranging from Japanese cuisine to pizza to ice cream and coffee shops.
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Mayfaire Town Center
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An open air shopping center boasting national chains such as Belk, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, Williams Sonoma, Game Stop, etc. There are many dining options ranging from Japanese cuisine to pizza to ice cream and coffee shops.
Recently underwent major renovation, not too far from the townhome for rainy day browsing.
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Independence Mall
3500 Oleander Dr
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Recently underwent major renovation, not too far from the townhome for rainy day browsing.

Just Desserts

Desserts, desserts, desserts! 😋🍦🥧🧁🍰
A local ice cream shop with two locations - one downtown and one by the Mayfaire shopping center. Unique flavors prevail and include vegan offerings.
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Boombalatti's Homemade Ice Cream
1005 N 4th St
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A local ice cream shop with two locations - one downtown and one by the Mayfaire shopping center. Unique flavors prevail and include vegan offerings.
A summertime beach classic - close to Wrightsville and a perfect way to end a hot summer night.
Dairy Queen (Treat)
5901 Oleander Dr
A summertime beach classic - close to Wrightsville and a perfect way to end a hot summer night.
Local cup-cakery with two locations, one downtown and one close to the college off of Racine.
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The Peppered Cupcake
105 S Front St
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Local cup-cakery with two locations, one downtown and one close to the college off of Racine.