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    A starting point for exploring Wilmington

    Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.

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    Local restaurants to get to know

    Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Coffee shop

    24 South Coffee House

    Coffee shop · 24 S Front St

    24 South Coffee House is a coffee shop at 24 S Front St in Wilmington. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Italian restaurant

    A Taste of Italy

    Italian restaurant · 1101 S College Rd

    A Taste of Italy is an italian restaurant at 1101 S College Rd in Wilmington. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Beer garden

    Alcove Beer Garden

    Beer garden · 348 Hutchison Ln

    Alcove Beer Garden is a beer garden at 348 Hutchison Ln in Wilmington. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Seafood restaurant

    Anne Bonny's

    Seafood restaurant · 106 S Water St

    Anne Bonny's is a seafood restaurant at 106 S Water St in Wilmington. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Mexican restaurant

    Beer Barrio

    Mexican restaurant · 34 N Front St

    Beer Barrio is a mexican restaurant at 34 N Front St in Wilmington. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Coffee shop

    Bespoke

    Coffee shop · 202 Princess St

    Bespoke is a coffee shop at 202 Princess St in Wilmington. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Independent shops worth exploring

    Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Mens clothing store

    Baldini For Men

    Mens clothing store · 1125-H Military Cutoff Rd

    Baldini For Men is a mens clothing store at 1125-H Military Cutoff Rd in Wilmington. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Farmers market

    Biggers Market

    Farmers market · 6250 Market St

    Biggers Market is a farmers market at 6250 Market St in Wilmington. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Flowers and gifts store

    Blue Moon Gift Shops

    Flowers and gifts store · 203 Racine Dr #102

    Blue Moon Gift Shops is a flowers and gifts store at 203 Racine Dr #102 in Wilmington. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Nursery and gardening store

    Farmers Supply

    Nursery and gardening store · 2025 Oleander Dr

    Farmers Supply is a nursery and gardening store at 2025 Oleander Dr in Wilmington. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Uniform store

    Greg's Uniforms

    Uniform store · 3910 Oleander Dr

    Greg's Uniforms is an uniform store at 3910 Oleander Dr in Wilmington. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Party supply store

    L and L Tent and Party Rentals

    Party supply store · 3703 Wrightsville Ave

    L and L Tent and Party Rentals is a party supply store at 3703 Wrightsville Ave in Wilmington. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Make a day of it

    Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Music venue

    Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard

    Music venue · 1002 Princess St

    Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard is a music venue at 1002 Princess St in Wilmington. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Museum

    Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens

    Museum · 224 Market St

    Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens is a museum at 224 Market St in Wilmington. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Art gallery

    The ArtWorks-Wilmington

    Art gallery · 200 Willard St

    The ArtWorks-Wilmington is an art gallery at 200 Willard St in Wilmington. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

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