Situated on the banks of the Cape Fear River, Downtown Wilmington offers an abundance of historic and cultural influences, as well as some of the area's finest dining and entertainment.
Urban Culture Center: From the Castle Street Antique & Arts District to Thalian Hall, Downtown Wilmington packs an amazing amount of culture into just a couple of square miles.
Historic Homes & Architecture: Downtown Wilmington features a variety of homes and architecture dating back to the mid-1700s. The city is rich in American history and that history is reflected throughout the city's streetscapes.
Thalian Hall
One of the oldest theatres in the United States, and in almost continuous operation since 1858, Thalian Hall offers roughly 500 performances and shows a year.
Circa 1922
Located in the heart of Downtown on Front Street, Circa 1922 is one of Wilmington's finest dining experiences, featuring a regionally themed tapas style menu and 1920s-inspired decor.
Downtown Sundown
Featuring the best cover bands from all over, Downtown Sundown is a free concert series that takes place on the steps of the Wilmington Courthouse and overlooks the Cape Fear River every Friday night in the summer.
1,758 people live in Downtown Wilmington, where the median age is 51 and the average individual income is $66,460. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Downtown Wilmington, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Port City Brew Bus, The Timeless Table, and Eat at Eastside.
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| Dining · $$ | 0.15 miles | 21 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.34 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.11 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.06 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.62 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.61 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.68 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.64 miles | 35 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.97 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.26 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.3 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.22 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.14 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Downtown Wilmington has 1,167 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Downtown Wilmington do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,758 people call Downtown Wilmington home. The population density is 15,230.773 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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