Wilmington NC
Wilmington NC
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Wilmington, NC, is 13th on Forbe's Best Places for Business and Careers List!
Founded in 1739, Wilmington is sandwiched between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean giving Wilmington the best of both worlds - the culture of the historic downtown and the relaxation of beach living. Downtown, visitors can take a carriage ride along the Cape Fear River to view converted historic buildings and quaint victorian homes or stop at one of the many unique shops and restaurants. On the Atlantic side of New Hanover County, visitors have the choice between Wrightsville, Carolina, and Kure Beach. They can layout on the beach and watch the pelicans fly by, or if they prefer something more fast paced, the Wilmington area is a popular destination for surfers.
Wilmington's mild climate change is favorable to those wanting to escape the harsh winters of the North or the constant heat of the far South. The weather stays warm into the beginning of Fall, but the color changes that many love still occur. Matter-of-fact, Flowers bloom throughout the Winter leading to an amazing color display in the Spring. Beautiful pink and white azaleas and dogwoods fill the streets of Wilmington with Southern charm.
Wilmington Was Named the Most Popular City in North Carolina!
New Hanover County has over 20 parks with outdoor sports facilities that are host to a number of leagues in the area - Biking, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Football, Tennis, Equestrian, and Disc Golf. It's also home to two beautiful gardens, Airlie Gardens and The Arboretum, that host classes, concerts, and holiday light displays in addition to their walking trails.
Never short on entertainment, Wilmington has a number of community events throughout the year, including the North Carolina Azalea Festival, Riverfest, Greek Festival, Festival Latino, Cucalorous Film Festival, and the Coastal Carolina Air Show. Wilmington is also home to the Battleship North Carolina and Screen Gems Studios, the largest movie and television studio outside of California, both of which are open to tours.
Though Wilmington has a number of different entertainment attractions, it is not just a tourist destination. Wilmington is a center for higher learning. It has two fine choices for higher education, including the University of North Carolina-Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College. Their engaging programs and dynamic student life make them attractive choices for anyone continuing their education.
UNC-Wilmington Was Ranked #15 on Kiplinger’s 2012 Best Values in Public Colleges
After graduation, students find Wilmington provides jobs for many different fields of study. Below are the Top 25 Area Employers (statistics provided by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce):
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Company (Product/Service) - Employee Count 1. New Hanover Regional Medical Center/Cape Fear Hospital (Hospitals) - 4,738
2. New Hanover County Schools (Education) - 3,666 4. GE Wilmington (GE Hitachi and GE Aviation) - 2,100 5. University of NC Wilmington (Higher Education) - 1,898
6. Brunswick County Schools (Education) - 1,723 8. New Hanover County (County Government) - 1,480
9. Verizon Wireless (Communications) - 1,346
11. Corning, Inc. (Optical Fiber) - 1,000 |
Our beautiful city has something for everyone! For a taste of its rich culture, we've added some pictures below. Please enjoy!
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The Murchison Building. Completed in 1913, it was once home to The Murchison National Bank. It's the second highest building in Wilmington (PPD is first). It's now home to multiple businesses and evidence of the old bank is still intact. ©Meghan Riley, June 2012 |
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Sunset in Downtown Wilmington |
"Keys With a View", a community art project downtown started by Dixon Stetler. |
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Main monument in the Armed Forces Memorial at the Riverwalk in Downtown Wilmington. |
One of the benches from the Armed Forces Memorial at the Riverwalk in Downtown Wilmington. |
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POW display at the Armed Forces Memorial at the Riverwalk in Downtown Wilmington. |
"All gave some, Some gave all." display at the Armed Forces Memorial at the Riverwalk in Downtown Wilmington. |
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The US Coast Guard Cutter "Diligence" and Cape Fear Bridge |
The US Coast Guard Cutter "Diligence" |
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Diligence Plaque. |
Diligence Ramp. |
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US Coast Guard Sign at Riverwalk. |
Friday Night Downtown Sundown Concert Series. Water Street in front of the Federal Building gets busy on Fridays during the summer due to the free concert series, Downtown Sundown. |
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Zoso, The Ultimate Led Zeppelin coverband at Downtown Sundown, June 29, 2012. |
Crepe Myrtles Blooming Outside the Riverside Hilton ©Meghan Riley, June 2012 |
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Crepe Myrtles Blooming Outside the Riverside Hilton |
Crepe Myrtles Blooming Outside the Riverside Hilton |
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Cape Fear Bridge at Night. |
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The Henrietta Riverboat and Cape Fear Bridge. |
The Henrietta hosts multiple comedic shows, including mystery dinner theater. |
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Paul Hill's Venus Fly Trap metal and glass sculpture at Market St and Water St. |
The Riverwalk lights at Night. |
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The Riverboat Landing Restaurant on Water Street. You can sit on the balconies and eat. Very romantic! |
Trolly Stop. Some of the best hot dogs in town! |
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Hot Pink Cake Stand Bakery. They sell cupcakes by the piece for whenever you have a major craving. They also have gluten-free cupcakes. |
Port City Java, a prominent coffee company in our area. Port City...yum! |
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Cape Fear Community College Art Downtown |
Horse and Carriage. There are a number of these that provide personal and romantic tours of the historic homes and buildings downtown. Very fun! |
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Federal Building and Courthouse with Juggler and Spectators. This is the area where people gather to go on area tours, including the Haunted Wilmington tour and film tour. |
18 South Water Street Condos |
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Market and Front Street, the hub of Downtown Wilmington. ©Meghan Riley, June 2012 |
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