40 days in Wilmington Itinerary

Holiday in Willington to discover a charming coastal city filled with azalea gardens, historical neighborhoods, and cozy cafes.

Change things up with these side-trips from Wilmington: Southport (Fort Johnston - Southport Museum & Visitors Center, North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport, & more), New Bern (Fine Art at Baxters, Carolina Creations Fine Art & Contemporary Gallery, & more) and Swansboro (Hammocks Beach State Park & Riverfront Park, Swansboro, NC). And it doesn't end there: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, take a stroll through Historic District, meet the residents at North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, and contemplate the long history of Airlie Gardens.

For where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Wilmington visit planning app .

In November, daytime highs in Wilmington are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 44°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.