Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington is a city of 120,805 people in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
Why visit Wilmington
Townapedia lists 42 museums and landmarks, 54 parks and trails, 213 places to eat, 55 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, Cape Fear Skyway, Battleship North Carolina and Thalian Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Wilmington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wilmington
Wilmington is a port city in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. With a population of 115,451 as of the 2020 census, it is the eighth-most populous city in the state. The county seat of New Hanover County, it is the principal city of the Wilmington metropolitan area, which includes New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties. As of 2023, the region had an estimated population of 467,337.
From the Wikipedia article Wilmington, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 4.0 mi
Bridge in Wilmington, North Carolina
Dan Cameron Bridge
Bridge · 7.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
University of North Carolina Wilmington
School · 1.3 mi
Public research university
Museums and landmarks42
Battleship North Carolina
Monument and historic site · 4.4 mi
1 Battleship Road Northeast, Wilmington
Thalian Hall
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
City hall and theater in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington
Alton Lennon Federal Building and Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
United States historic place
Audubon Trolley Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Bradley-Latimer Summer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Brookwood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Wilmington, North Carolina
Burgwin - Wright House
Museum · 3.9 mi
House museum in an 18th-century home featuring period furnishings & terraced gardens.
224 Market Street, Wilmington
Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
Carolina Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Wilmington, North Carolina
Carolina Place Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Delgrado School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic school building in North Carolina, United States
Gabriel's Landing
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
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James D. and Frances Sprunt Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
30 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds54
The Transplanted Garden
Park · 2.8 mi
502 South 16th Street, Wilmington
Feb 02-Oct 31: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00;...
Northside Swimming Pool and Splash Pad
Sports field and stadium · 4.3 mi
750 Bess Street, Wilmington
Mo-Su 12:00-17:00,08:00-20:00
1898 Memorial Park
Park · 4.4 mi
The 1898 Memorial commemorates the coup d’état in which prominent white citizens of Wilmington overthrew the legally elected biracial...
1018 North 3rd Street, Wilmington
Battle of Forks' Civil War Battlefield Park
Park · 2.3 mi
The Battle of Forks Road, February 20-21, 1865, was fought for the possession of Wilmington, NC.
3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington
42 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes213
Angus Grill
Diner · American · 4.3 mi
1001 North 4th Street, Wilmington
Su-We 11:00-20:00; Th-Sa 11:00-21:00
Fork'n Cork
Restaurant · Burger · 4.0 mi
122 Market Street, Wilmington
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr 11:00-24:00, Sa 10:00-24:00, Su 10:00-22:00
Indochine
Restaurant · Thai, Vietnamese · 2.4 mi
7 Wayne Drive, Wilmington
Su 12:00-21:00; Mo-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00
Jimbo's Breakfast and Lunch House
Diner · American
1529 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403
Mo-Su 06:00-14:00
Kilwins
Ice cream · Chocolate, Ice Cream, Popcorn · 4.0 mi
16 Market Street, Wilmington
Mo-Su 10:00-23:00
Ledo Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Pasta · 3.6 mi
6801 6801 Parker Farm Dr, Wilmington
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Paddy's Hollow
Diner · American · 4.2 mi
10 Walnut Street, Wilmington
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-17:00
River 128 Restaurant
Restaurant · Seafood, American · 4.0 mi
128 South Water Street, Wilmington
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Savorez Restaurant
Restaurant · Latin American · 3.9 mi
402 Chestnut Street, Wilmington
Mo-Fr 11:30-22:30, Sa 12:00-22:00, Su 10:00-14:00
201 more on the map.
Where to stay55
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
151 Van Campen Boulevard, Wilmington
Courtyard Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
Motel and hotel · 4.1 mi
229 North 2nd Street, Wilmington
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
Motel and hotel · 3.9 mi
1989 Eastwood Road, Wilmington
Hampton Inn Wilmington-University Area/Smith Creek Station
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
124 Old Eastwood Road, Wilmington
Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center
Motel and hotel · 3.6 mi
6745 Rock Spring Road, Wilmington
Churches and places of worship108
Mount Lebanon Chapel and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.3 mi
1828 South 16th Street, Wilmington
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.2 mi
608 South College Road, Wilmington
Shopping49
Gas and EV charging32
Schools, colleges and libraries76
Career Readiness Academy At Mosley Plc
School · 2.5 mi
3702 Princess Place Drive, Wilmington
Healthcare11
New Hanover Regional Medical Center Orthopedic Hospital
Hospital · 1.3 mi
5301 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington
Planned Parenthood - Wilmington Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
1925 Tradd Court, Wilmington
Heart Center - Outpatient Services
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 mi
1415 Physicians Drive, Wilmington
Port Human Services
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
2206A Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington
Map of Wilmington
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 38°F | 3.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 44°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 53°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 61°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 69°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 72°F | 8.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 67°F | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 56°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 45°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 39°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wilmington Intl Ap 72302 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
New Hanover County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-10-19: Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-14: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Kings Grant 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Silver Lake 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Wrightsville Beach 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Hightsville 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Myrtle Grove 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Murraysville 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Wrightsboro 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Ogden 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Belville 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Northchase 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Wilmington, North Carolina, Jason W. Smith, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilmington, NC, USA - panoramio (6), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Audubon Trolley Station (Wilmington, NC), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Belk - Independence Mall Wilmington, NC March 2017 (33102176070), Mike Kalasnik from Unionville, CT, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Independence Mall in Wilmington, NC, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- University of North Carolina Wilmington Campus Center, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chancellor's Walk at University of North Carolina Wilmington, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- University of North Carolina Wilmington Arches, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Friends School of Wilmington, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- City Hall-Thalian Hall (Wilmington, NC) 2, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bellamy Mansion Wilmington NC front 02, Jameslwoodward, CC BY-SA 3.0
- USS North Carolina (BB-55) underway at sea on 3 June 1946 (NH 97267), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Mount Lebanon Chapel and Cemetery 01, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tinga Nursery, BSLRed, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilmington National Cemetery (Wilmington, NC) 3, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carolina Place Historic District Medium street shot, Coreymchandler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- James and Frances Sprunt Cottage, Coreymchandler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Isaac Bear, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John T Hoggard High School 1, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John T Hoggard High School 2, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS006-E-25737 - View of North Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS017-E-12945 - View of North Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Trask Coliseum, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McGrath Media Day 2017, Bsans10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Pitcher Plant and the Bee, Kaitlin Bellamy, CC0
- Live Oak Bank 2, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Live Oak Bank 1, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Independence Mall Panorama, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WILM, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- UNCW Fisher Student Union and Spirit Rock, Aaron Alexander, CC BY 2.0
- UNCW Fountain - panoramio, グレブル, CC BY-SA 3.0
- UNCW - panoramio, グレブル, CC BY-SA 3.0
- One Mile Hike UNCW, JB Kilpatrick, CC BY 2.0
- Cameron School of Business, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- North Carolina Highway 132, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Echeveria glauca's Leaves, TheAspiringBiologist, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Port City Java Exterior, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Newhierachy, Rfb1030, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bvalues, Rfb1030, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oficina Igesia Vision 3D, Jcruzely, CC BY-SA 3.0
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