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About the Area

Working at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center offers the added benefit of living on the beautiful coast of Southeastern North Carolina. Ranked 7th out of the 25 Most Fun, Affordable U.S. Cities by Bloomberg Business Week, Wilmington has no shortage of activities to entertain tourists and the locals alike. It has a small southern coastal town charm with big city amenities.

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History

Founded in 1739 on the banks of the Cape Fear River, historic downtown Wilmington is home to a number of historical landmarks including Bellamy Mansion and the U.S.S. Battleship North Carolina. Strolling downtown during the day offers a variety of shops, galleries, museums, theaters and restaurants.

At night, the picturesque downtown comes alive with some of the area's best night life.

Historical & cultural attractions

  • Battleship North Carolina
  • Airlie Gardens
  • Bellamy Mansion Museum
  • Historic downtown Wilmington
  • Wilmington Railroad Museum

Recreation

For those more interested in the great outdoors, Wilmington and the Cape Fear region have plenty to offer. Beach goers can choose from miles of beaches that are easily accessible while the Cape Fear River and the Intracoastal Waterway are perfect for water sports.

For those interested to see what's in the water, a trip to the Fort Fisher Aquarium offers a view of local marine life. As for nature enthusiasts, an assortment of trails and local parks offer a glimpse of the rich coastal plants and wildlife environment. More than 200,000 people have discovered the charm of the Wilmington area. The mild climate, rich history and miles of coastline have made it one of the fastest growing areas of the Southeast.

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • Carolina Beach
  • Kure Beach
  • Greenfield Lake Park
  • Cape Fear River Cruises
  • Riverwalk
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
  • Guided tours

Area informational organizations

Housing & rental guides

City & local counties information

  • City of Wilmington: The city government's website, it contains information about city services.
  • New Hanover County: New Hanover County's government website. It includes information about county services, emergency preparedness and commissioners.
  • Pender County: Visitor information, including restaurants, accommodations, and general services.
  • Brunswick County: Official site features county administration, governing boards, commissions and departments.

Educational institutions

Local publications

  • The Star News: Daily newspaper that features articles on local and world news, sports, entertainment, health issues, and classifieds.
  • Greater Wilmington Business Journal: Provides business professionals with the latest news pertaining to business, real estate and the economy.
  • Encore Magazine: Encore has its pulse on the latest art, film, music and theater happenings and trends in the Cape Fear region.
  • Wrightsville Beach Magazine: Keeping people informed of what's going on in and around Wrightsville Beach, while providing glimpses of Wrightsville's rich history.
  • Wilmington Parent: Publication focused on providing parents with the latest on child education, development and area activities.