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A Cute Coastal Community with a Big Bite
In Wilmington, NC you can build a life enriched by a range of outdoor recreation activities, vibrant live music events, diverse neighborhoods and caring neighbors always willing to lend a helping hand.
Outdoor Recreation
Fishing, golfing and camping, oh my! With a diversity of parks, gardens and eco adventures, Wilmington has an abundance of outdoor recreation for the entire family.
Arts & Culture
With a charming historic downtown home to art galleries, museums and theaters, your short list of things to do in Wilmington will only get longer.
Food & Drink
Whether you’re in the mood for a beautifully garnished dish, willing to get your fingers messy eating casual Calabash-style seafood or eager to explore our unique breweries, you can have it your way in Wilmington.
On the Water
Wilmington boasts easy access to four island beaches, a top-rated water park, and a surplus of on-the-water and waterfront activities along the Cape Fear River.
Diversity & Inclusion
With a growing LGBTQ community, gender inclusive workplaces and organizations spotlighting Black and women-owned businesses, Wilmington is making strides toward becoming a more equitable community.
Events & Festivals
Let loose at one of more than a hundred regular events and festivals — from food and art to film and live music in Wilmington.
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North Carolina has one of the best state tax systems in the US, and our cost of living is just one thing to love about our region.
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Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is the 5th largest community college in North Carolina. Despite the pandemic, CFCC has experienced steadily increasing enrollment.
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