Wilmington, Port city in North Carolina, United States.
Wilmington stretches along the Cape Fear River and encompasses 131 square kilometers of coastal terrain with numerous waterfront districts and green spaces.
Founded in 1739 as a colonial port, Wilmington developed into a major Atlantic trading center through the export of naval supplies and agricultural products.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus hosts 14,000 students and maintains research facilities focused on marine science and coastal studies.
The Wilmington International Airport connects travelers to major East Coast destinations while the Riverwalk provides access to downtown shopping and dining establishments.
The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, rising 65 meters above the river, serves as the primary gateway between the city and surrounding Brunswick County communities.
Location: New Hanover County
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Shares border with: Burgaw
Website: http://wilmingtonnc.gov
GPS coordinates: 34.22333,-77.91222
Latest update: May 29, 2025 05:01
USS North Carolina
4.1 km
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
3.7 km
Confederate Memorial
3.3 km
St. Mary Catholic Church
3 km
Temple of Israel
3.3 km
Murchison Building
3.7 km
Wilmington Historic District
3.8 km
Thalian Hall
3.5 km
The George Davis Monument
3.4 km
Jungle Rapids
4.9 km
Cape Fear Museum
2.8 km
Airlie Gardens
7.9 km
St. James Episcopal Church
3.3 km
Cameron Art Museum
4.4 km
Alton Lennon Federal Building and Courthouse
3.7 km
Wilmington National Cemetery
2 km
Wilmington Riverwalk
3.9 km
First Presbyterian Church
3.2 km
Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens
3.4 km
Sunset Park Historic District
3.8 km
Oakdale Cemetery
2.8 km
Carolina Heights Historic District
2.6 km
Market Street Mansion District
2 km
Joe and Barbara Schwartz Center
4 km
Mount Lebanon Chapel and Cemetery
8 km
Carolina Place Historic District
1.7 km
Bradley-Latimer Summer House
7.5 km
James Walker Nursing School Quarters
3 kmReviews
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