5 days in Wilmington Itinerary

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

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Carolina Beach Jet Ski Rentals as well as Blind Elephant. Shop till you drop at Haag and Sons Seafood and Expo 216. Museum-lovers will get to explore Battleship North Carolina and Bellamy Mansion. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Wilmington: Holden Beach (in Holden Beach), Surf City (Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center & Topsail Island) and Oak Island Beach (in Oak Island). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex, take a stroll through Historic District, browse the fresh offerings at Motts Channel Seafood, and don't miss a visit to Riverwalk.

To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Wilmington trip itinerary planner .

In July in Wilmington, expect temperatures between 89°F during the day and 73°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.