Wilmington, NC is a beautiful coastal city located in North Carolina. It is known for its stunning beaches, historic downtown area and vibrant culture. Visitors to the area have a wide range of activities to choose from including exploring the many museums and historical sites, taking in the local arts scene or simply relaxing on one of the city’s sandy beaches. The city also offers great restaurants and a lively nightlife. Visitors can expect to find plenty to do in Wilmington, NC.
Reviews of Wilmington, NC are overwhelmingly positive, with visitors praising its unique attractions and welcoming atmosphere. People enjoy the laid-back lifestyle and appreciate the convenient access to beachside activities. Many say that Wilmington has something for everyone - whether it's spending a day at one of the nearby State Parks or checking out some of the trendy restaurants located throughout the city. Those who visit often comment on how friendly and helpful locals are, making Wilmington an enjoyable place to visit. All in all, reviews of Wilmington demonstrate why it's become such a popular destination for travelers – no matter your interests or tastes there's something special here for everyone to enjoy!
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Recreation? - 8/26/2012
OK, let's be real here. There is nothing cultural to do here. There's no professional sports teams, no real convention center or stadium to attract rock bands- you know, professional rock bands? The "museum" doeesn't have any real exhibits that travel from city to city. Have I left anything out? Oh, resturants, most are small locally owned varieties of fried food, you know traditional "southern" food. How about smoking everywhere you go, including the jerk on the road who sticks his hand out the window with the cigarette in it, so we all have to breathe it in. Do they realize the smoke blows right back in the window anyway? So, in a nutshell, let's review, DON'T MOVE HERE if you want to have fun or do anything after dark or cultural. How about earning money? Unemployment ranks among the highest in the nation, and most jobs are service driven. I am an RN and have been out of work on several occassions and it has taken me a few months or more to find work because if you don't work for
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Happiness depends on where you live in Wilmington - 1/11/2012
I concur with many of the other reviewers about interaction with the natives. I'm a native of North Carolina but I lived in NY for 30 years. The nastiness you get from the natives here in Wilmington is largely a result of the changing economics and demographics of this area. People who lived here for generations have been uprooted from their homes by developers through their political connections and displaced by Suburban sprawl. Cost of living has increased significantly here while working class wages and employment opportunities have fallen. Their resentment however misplaced falls squarely on the newcomers. Just like living in NYC If someone gives you a hard time give it to them right back, you will get more respect.
Crime is largely theft due to the poor employment opportunities for low income people and substance abuse. Personal safety is no worse than any other urban area. Like any city you learn where not to go and when not to be there. I live near downtown and
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A Diamond In The Rough? - 10/23/2011
We moved to Richlands NC from Phoenix AZ about 3 months ago. WE came to escape the heat, the bleaching, skin stripping sun and arid lung burning air of the 5-6 month Phoenix summer. WE seem to have accomplished this, seeing 80's and 90's through the summer and mostly partly cloudy days and rain.
It has been an adjustment, coming from a city that had possibly every major chain in the US, several large malls and every convenience that you could think of, a walk, or a short car ride away, to live in the country, a few miles from a small town.
Jacksonville, 15 miles away, has a small mall, but several of the big box stores and is still trying to develop some shopping and entertainment diversity.
The supermarkets and even Sam's club, offer a limited range of beer for example. National lager brands tend to dominate the beer selections. Bud, Coors, Miller etc. This is an indicator of the population, mostly young Marines who have yet to develop an appreciation for anything
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Quality of lIfe in Wilmington not what it appears - 8/10/2011
When we first visited Wilimington in the early 90's it appeared to be a great place to live. Climate is, of course, much better than the northern state we came from and the beaches are beautiful and uncrowded compared to the north. Unfortunatley, the people were not, and still are not, tolerant of northerners (or anyone not born in Wilmington) unless you are a tourist spending money. They are very welcoming at that stage, but move here and it is a different story!! Cost of living is actually higher than what we left when you factor in the wages. In addition to the low wages, the work ethic is non-existant and anyone who tries to actually do their job is shunned or forced out. So....while the climate is great and living here appears great - look further before making the move. We wish we would have stayed tourists - once a year or so and are making plans to move on
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Climate isn't everything - 6/3/2011
The Climate in Wilmington is great....roses in march and flowers all year long, but climate isn't everything. When considering this town please also consider the state of consciousness of the residents of this area...many are still fighting the civil war and are not too welcoming. Due to it's closeness to the beaches there is also the constant influx of weekenders and vacationers many of who do not care if they "dirty" up the town......and finally please look at the crime rates and the areas of crime. Been here 4 1/2 years..and live in a great neighborhood and still have to deal with crime issues even here.
Therefore, please weigh your priorities and dont get blinded by the
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New Hanover County NC........not so inexpensive - 3/10/2011
I moved to New Hanover County NC with my fiance. He told me how much more affordable the cost of living was compared to where I previously lived, outside of Washington DC, Calvert County MD.
Upon moving to Wilmington, I discovered my car insurance carrier would not even insure my car in New Hanover County NC. In fact NOE of the auto insurance carriers I have had in the past that I like, would cover my car....
AND I have a perfect driving record. No tickets, no accidents. They just will not sell car insurance in New Hanover County. When I finally did find an acceptable carrier, my premiums went up 40%. My health insurance QUADRUPLED!!!!! The cost of my HSA for the exact same coverage and deductibles went from $150 a month BC/BS of DC to $600 a month BC.BS of NC.
Insurance in New Hanover county is thru the roof, because it is a coastal area. If I lived in either Brunswick or Pender counties (tow neighboring counties) the premiums are less.
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Low Pay and no Jobs - 1/25/2011
I have lived here for 5 years now and the job market sucks!!!. Low pay and the good old boys network is alive and well here. I am ready to
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The Good and The Bad - 3/10/2010
The Good: Wilmington NC is a beautiful family town for the right people. It has the mentality of a small beach town with the growth of a not so big city. It has two malls: an indoor one and an outdoor one. It has a great library. There are three movie theaters and a big stage theater. It is a huge sports town. The town has all kinds of youth sports available at a low cost to families: soccer, football, basketball, softball, baseball and more. The parents can get a bit competitive, but what sports lover doesn't. There are YMCA's, a YWCA, and lots of summer camps and youth centers. The parks more than four, are available to everyone. They are clean and beautiful. They all have walking trails for walkers and joggers and some even have dog parks. Wilmington is definitely a dog town. It also has all the major stores: Target, JC Penny, Walmart, etc. It has great places for family to enjoy the outdoors and indoors. It is a college town so their are a lot of college students at
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GREAT PLACE TO LIVE - 1/18/2010
I have lived all over the country in big cities, NYC as well as smaller cities, Columbus, OH & Nashville, TN and I have to say that the comments about Wilmington being boring and the shopping being less than wonderful is far from the truth. The city is bordered on four sides by Market St., College Rd., Shipyard Blvd. & Carolina Beach Rd. Both Market St & College Rd. have every store you can possibly think of and it is all in a five mile radius.
Parks are beautiful, especially Greenfield Lake, which is a five mile around lake with beautiful foilage, wonderful birds as well as alligators (that can be viewed both with the naked eye or binoculars (for those faint of heart).
The beaches, both Wrightsville and Carolina Beach are probably 20 minutes away (at most) from anywhere in Wilmington.
The people, for the most part are very friendly & diversified, simply because most are transplants like myself from the north. If you don't come down here with a chip on your
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Can't wait to leave - 10/10/2009
Have lived in Wilmington for 6 1/2 years and can't wait to leave....awful restaurants and absolutely the worst shopping ever...have to go to Raleigh or Charleston for anything....expenses are throught the roof...just ask anyone about the new water bills! Have no idea why anyone would move here and think it is
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