Explore the Areas Where We Build
More to Love Beyond Your Front Door
The City, THE BEACH & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
Finding the right home is only part of the story. You also want to love everything around it! Wilmington and Brunswick County put beach days, historic downtowns, waterfront towns, local dining, arts, education, and quality health care close to home. Explore the area and see why life in southeastern North Carolina gives you so much to look forward to!
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Historic Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington has that rare mix of small-city charm, coastal energy, and plenty of activities to enjoy! Downtown, you can spend the day browsing local shops, grabbing a bite by the Cape Fear River, checking out historic buildings, or catching live music after the sun goes down. With its cobblestone streets, waterfront views, and beautiful architecture, it’s easy to see why people love calling this area home.
The Coast Is Calling
BEACH DAYS, BOAT RIDES, AND PLENTY TO EXPLORE
Life near Wilmington makes it easy to enjoy the water. Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach are all a short drive away, while the Cape Fear River and Intracoastal Waterway keep boating and fishing close to home.
There’s plenty to enjoy beyond the shoreline, too. Visit the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, play a round of golf, or head to Myrtle Beach, SC for an easy day trip. Keep the calendar full or leave it wide open. Either way, the coast gives you plenty to look forward to!
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Brunswick County, North Carolina
Brunswick County and southeastern North Carolina have become a popular choice for people looking for warmer weather, lower taxes, and a better quality of life. In fact, Brunswick County has experienced one of the highest growth rates in the state in recent years and remains one of the fastest-growing counties in the USA!
Leland, NC
Close to downtown Wilmington and surrounded by shopping, dining, parks, and everyday conveniences, Leland puts you near just about everything. Its central location also makes beach trips and coastal day adventures easy to plan.
Southport, NC
Southport is full of waterfront views, historic homes, local restaurants, and relaxed small-town charm. Take a walk beneath the live oaks, explore the shops, or grab a seat by the water and stay awhile.
Caswell Beach
Quiet, peaceful, and tucked along the eastern end of Oak Island, Caswell Beach is made for slower days by the water. It’s also home to the Oak Island Lighthouse and one of the area’s most laid-back stretches of shoreline.
Oak Island
Oak Island offers miles of beach, fishing piers, local restaurants, and plenty of ways to get outside. Spend the day in the sand, take the boat out, or catch one of the island’s unforgettable coastal sunsets.
Ocean Isle Beach
Ocean Isle Beach blends classic beach-town fun with plenty to see and do. Enjoy the shoreline, head out for a day of fishing, visit local attractions, or grab dinner with a water view.
Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach is known for its peaceful shoreline, natural beauty, and easygoing pace. It is a wonderful place to walk the beach, enjoy the water, and end the day with a sunset worthy of the town’s name.
A University Town
Take a Class, Attend a Play, Catch a Game
Thinking about earning a degree, learning a new skill, or simply trying something new? The Wilmington area offers plenty of opportunities close to home. UNCW has more than 70 bachelor’s programs and 30 graduate programs, while Cape Fear Community College and Brunswick Community College provide additional options for career training, certifications, and continuing education.
These campuses bring more than academics to the area, too. Live performances, visual art exhibitions, and community events give residents plenty of ways to stay connected, get inspired, and enjoy something new throughout the year.
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Health Care Close to Home
Quality health care is one of those things you want close by. Wilmington and Brunswick County are served by Novant Health hospitals, specialists, outpatient centers, and emergency teams, making it easier to find the right care when you need it.
Wilmington Knows How to Put on a Show
ART, APPLAUSE, AND A LITTLE MOVIE MAGIC
Wilmington makes it easy to turn an ordinary afternoon or evening into something memorable. Browse a new exhibition at Cameron Art Museum, catch a play or film inside historic Thalian Hall, or make a night of Broadway, live music, and touring performances at the Wilson Center. There is always something new to see, hear, or experience!
The city’s creative energy reaches beyond galleries and stages, too. Wilmington has welcomed film and television productions for decades, earning nicknames like “Hollywood of the East” and “Wilmywood.” With Cinespace Studios continuing that production legacy, a little movie magic is part of the local culture.
