What You Will Do
Enjoy the most fun and unique things to do in Wilmington!
Take a history and architecture tour of historic downtown Wilmington which starts, breaks and ends at local wine bars. This is a 1 1/2 mile stroll starts and ends at wine bars with a pit stop about 2/3 of the way. All while enjoying out National Historic Register District homes, churches and other significant buildings.
A great night out for couples and groups. Your guide is a local and has a degree from UNCW on American Southern History and a sommelier certification. Learn about the city and its history to current times while having some beverages.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
corner of 2nd and Dock Streets. this is our first stop! Enjoy a drink in their shaded courtyard.
1
Riverwalk
15 minutes
Walk along the Riverwalk while learning about the discovery of the area in the 1500s, founding of Wilmington by the British and Wilmington's importance to this day as a port city.
2
Downtown Wilmington
1 hour
stroll the National Historic Register residential district, seeing the towns beautiful colonial and antebellum architecture, including the oldest building in town, Colonial, Greek Revival, Queen Ann and Italianate homes plus Gothic churches.
3
Bellamy Mansion
pass by this beautiful while discussing the Civil War and Reconstruction period including the 1898 Coup and race relations to this day.
4
Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens
Proceed down 3rd Street past this, the oldest home that visitors can visit, while discussing the role of the railroad in our economy and present day Wilmington, including our film industry.
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