Area Tour
Explore Southeast North Carolina
The charming city of Wilmington NC, also known as the Port City, is located in the southeastern corner of North Carolina between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. Although not just a tourist town, Wilmington, NC has many attractions such as the Battleship North Carolina, Airlie Gardens and Screen Gem Studios where TV shows such as Dawson's Creek and One Tree Hill were filmed.
It has become a popular destination because of its moderate, four-season climate, historic preservation district, annual events such as Wilmington Riverfest and the Azalea Festival and numerous championship golf courses. In addition, the nearby Wrightsville, Carolina and Kure Beaches are a mecca for boaters, surfers, sunbathers, beachcombers and seafood lovers and round out the wide variety of attractions in the Wilmington, NC area.
Downtown Wilmington
This short promotional video captures the beauty and culture of Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC. See the battleship, ride on a horse drawn carriage, view historic homes, take part in the Azalea Festival, and more. This video was created for http://www.discoverwilmington.net by Cape Fear Film.
Getting Here
Serving southeast North Carolina, Wilmington International is one of the most dynamic, hospitable airports. Located midway on the East Coast, this airport serves more than 3/4 million passengers and 1/4 million meet-ers and greeters a year. The location of ILM puts you in the center of a 700 mile radius of more than 150 million US and Canadian consumers.
Hollywood East
Independent Producers Backed by World Class Studio Facilities EUE/Screen Gems is the largest independent film and television studio on the East Coast. They develop engaging content in many formats and build the most ambitious new developments in the frontiers of motion picture production.
Go Seahawks
At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, passionate and engaged teaching, learning and research matter. UNCW is unique in its dedication to combining a small-college commitment to excellence in teaching with a research university's opportunities for student involvement in significant faculty scholarship.
