Downtown Wilmington

The Riverwalk, historic streets and the city's best tables.

Out to Eat

The best-reviewed restaurants, from casual favorites to date night.

Google Maps

Know before you go

The forecast, sunrise and sunset, and parking.

Today

Saturday

Downtown decks
Paid around the clock, with a flat evening rate Thursday to Saturday nights.
Street meters
For short stops. Free on city holidays.

Getting around

Downtown is easy on foot: the Riverwalk runs about 1.75 miles along the Cape Fear River.

Rates change each year; check posted signs or the official site.

What's on

The festivals worth planning a trip around, starting with what's coming up.

Nov
Cucalorus Festival
Coming up
Five days every November
Independent and international film, plus talks and parties, in historic downtown.
Official site Find a home for it
Apr
North Carolina Azalea Festival
Early April, every year since 1948
Five days and 25+ events across the city: garden tours, a parade, concerts and a street fair.
Official site Find a home for it
Oct
Riverfest
Usually October
Wilmington's riverfront festival. It skipped 2026, and organizers say it returns in 2027.
Find a home for it