Whether you consider yourself a beach bum or a city slicker, the Wilmington area has everything under the sun. From the Cape Fear River and our architecturally distinct downtown to the incredible natural beauty of our sandy beaches, the Cape Fear Coast is rich in shopping, dining, and culture.

To learn more about our wonderful community please use these links to sites operated by other organizations.

Business and economic development

• Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
• Wilmington Industrial Development (Committee of 100)

Tourism and culture

• Cape Fear Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Wilmington Today: A Guide to Cape Fear Leisure
• NC Azalea Festival
• Wilmington Riverfest
• Insider's Guide to Wilmington
• Wilmington Children's Museum
• Airlie Gardens
• Wilmington Hilton
• Shell Island Resort Hotel
• Courtyard Marriott Wilmington
• Thalian Hall
• USS North Carolina Battleship
• NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
• Wilmington Symphony Orchestra
• The Wilmington Fur Ball
• Visit Wrightsville Beach, NC
• Cape Fear Jazz Society

Local Government and education

• City of Wilmington
• New Hanover County
• New Hanover County Schools
• New Hanover Health Network
• University of North Carolina at Wilmington
• Cape Fear Community College