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A quick guide to the ultimate beach weekend…
Want to head out of town one last time this summer, but don’t feel like boarding planes or traveling across the country? Have no fear, the perfect weekend getaway is just a car ride away. If you want to visit a little town with LOTS to do, our real estate friends down in Wilmington NC, The Lanier Property Group put together their expert recommendations to the ultimate beach weekend.
Stay!
First you will want to decide WHICH water view you are longing for. That’s right, Wilmington has a historic Riverfront for those seeking their water view with a side of culture and the arts, and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean in the quintessential town of Wrightsville Beach. There are 3 wonderful beachfront hotels to choose from at Wrightsville: Holiday Inn Resort, Blockade Runner, and Shell Island. There are also numerous private rentals for beach houses or condos if you want to experience a relaxed, local-feel for the weekend. Downtown has the Hilton Wilmington Riverside hotel and tons of charming Bed & Breakfast options that allow you to stroll and shop right outside of your door. We love the convenient location of The Wilmingtonian, and the southern charm and elegance of The City Club.
Eat!
We know that Asheville is one of the top most amazing places to eat, but perhaps Wilmington is its runner up? In addition to well known seafood spots like Catch (Chef Keith Rhodes is a James Beard Foundation Award winner) or The Oceanic (hello, sprawling ocean views) new places you may not have been to yet are Manna (Wilmington’s first restaurant to be awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award) and PinPoint. Both of these spots are located downtown and not to be missed. Also, if you want to truly do Wilmington like a pro, you will not leave town before trying the chips and salsa and baja fish tacos at K-38 or Tower 7. You will thank us later! If you are staying on the beach, stop by Robert’s Grocery store for their practically world famous chicken salad.
Play!
When you are visiting a city that is known for having a good time, you need to get out and get active! After spending some relaxing time on the beach, we recommend trying out a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) rental or class. You will get a great workout and experience the water up close and personal. There are also great options for chartering a fishing trip for the day. We recommend you end either of those activities with a cold drink at Dockside. For history buffs, or just a break from the sun, we recommend taking a tour of the Historic Battleship NC or Screen Gems Studios—MANY popular movies and TV shows are filmed here in Wilmington!
As you can see, Lanier Property Group takes pride in our town! From the beach, to the river, to every place in between (known as Midtown) we know and Wilmington as more than just a great vacation spot. Wilmington’s real estate market is hot right now and we would love the opportunity to share more about our town with you. Our company is partners with Mountain Oak Properties through a luxury network of boutique real estate firms known as Leverage Global Partners. Together, we can help you navigate real estate in North Carolina from the mountains to the sea.