Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach
About 2 hr by car from Raleigh-Durham
A historic riverfront city next to one of the state's best beaches.
Why locals go
The two-hour beach weekend.
Visiting Raleigh-Durham?
At 2 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Raleigh-Durham for your flight home.
What to book
- Cape Fear Riverwalk
- Wrightsville Beach day
- Battleship North Carolina
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
See hotels in Wilmington and Wrightsville BeachDate ideas
For two
- Riverfront dinner
- Sunset sail
With friends
- Surf lesson at Wrightsville
- Downtown bars
When to go
April to October.