Featured City: Wilmington, N.C.

30 09 2010

The USS North Carolina is stationed in Wilmington, N.C. This photo is taken from Carolina Living.

The next place on the N.C. hot list for travel is Wilmington, N.C. located just three hours away from Elon, N.C. It’s time to pack up your car and head to the beach for the day with friends! This article explains the ins and outs of this quaint town dating back to the 1700s. If you want to be in some movies such as Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood or an episode of One Tree Hill, this is the location for you. Nearly 500 film projects have been done in Wilmington in the past.

Other landmarks to see when in Wilmington, highlighted by the article:

  • Across the waterfront is the USS North Carolina, a decorated WWII battleship, is permanently stationed in Wilmington as a museum.
  • The North Carolina Aquarium at Ft. Fisher allows to explore all the different types of bodies of water.
  • There are 54 gardens and parks and many arts and cultural attractions to enjoy.
  • The  beach offers a nice place to get away to relax.

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15 11 2010
Best places to travel to in less than three hours « Student Guide to Travel

[...] you! You can enjoy the beach while exploring the city for great restaurants and museums. Read this article from earlier this semester for more information on Wilmington. (Time: Approximately two hours and [...]

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