2008 Official Visitor's Guide - Wilmington Cape Fear Coast, NC - Come & Play! - (Page 8)

B UR GWIN-W R IGH T MU SEU M HOUSE & GARDENS Georgian style (c. 1770) home of N.C. colony treasurer John Burgwin. Beautifully restored and decorated with 18th and early 19th centuries furnishings, and graced by lovely gardens and 18th century dungeon. 224 Market St., Downtown Wilmington. Guided tours. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm (Feb.-Dec.); last tour at 3pm. Admission charged. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com. 910-762-0570 limited C AM ER ON A R T M U SEU M Cameron Art Museum presents six to eight special exhibitions annually; houses a collection of ﬁne art, contemporary work, design and crafts; hosts public programs featuring lectures, music, ﬁlms, literature, dance, etc. Corner of S. 17th St. and Independence Blvd. (3201 S. 17th St.), Wilmington. Hours: Tues.-Thurs., Sat. & Sun.: 11am-5pm; Fri. 11am-9pm. Admission is by donation. www.cameronartmuseum.com. 910-395-5999 C AP E FEAR HI STO R I C B Y WAY The new Cape Fear Historic Byway has been designated by the NCDOT as the state’s ﬁrst urban scenic byway. The byway includes seven miles of streets in historic downtown Wilmington with exceptional views of the Cape Fear River and Greenﬁeld Lake. It begins and ends at the intersection of U.S. 74/N.C. 133 and Third St. See Wilmington Area Map pages 48-49. www.ncdot.org/public/publications. 877DOT-4YOU C AP E FEAR MU SEU M of HISTOR Y & SC I ENC E Your ﬁrst stop to discover the treasures of Cape Fear! Explore the rich history, science, and cultures of southeastern North Carolina. 814 Market St., Downtown Wilmington. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm; Memorial Day-Labor Day. Open seven days a week. Admission charged. www.capefearmuseum.com. 910-798-4370 C A P E F E AR S E GWAY TO U RS Glide along tree lined streets of historic homes and along the Riverwalk during a guided tour of downtown Wilmington on a Segway. The approximately 2-hour tour includes 20-30 minutes of Segway instruction. 106 N. Water St. Hours: Tues.Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 1-4pm. Tours leave at 10:30am & 1:30pm. Admission charged. www.capefearsegway.com. 910-251-2572 CHILDREN’S MUSEUM of WILMINGTON A “hands-on learning through play” center for exploring, creating and discovery with interactive play stations that stimulate children’s imagination, curiosity and innate love of learning. Corner of Second and Orange Sts., Downtown Wilmington. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 1-6pm. Admission charged. www.playwilmington.org. 910-254-3534 G H O S T WALK of O LD WIL M IN GTO N A costumed guide leads a 90-minute tour through the historic streets and alleyways of downtown Wilmington, and introduces you to the poor souls that still haunt this charming city. Departs riverfront at Market and Water Sts., Downtown Wilmington. Hours: Mon.-Sun. 8:30pm and Tues.-Sat. 6:30pm (Apr.-Oct.); Tues.-Sat. 6:30pm (Nov. and Mar.); Thurs.-Sat. 6:30pm Dec.-Feb.) Admission charged. www.hauntedwilmington.com. 910-794-1866 H A U N T E D P U B CRAWL Prepare yeself for a party alike no other! Hoist a pint or three on a 2.5 hour adventure that’ll shiver ye timbers! Meets at the Cotton Exchange at Grace and Water Sts., Downtown Wilmington. Hours: 7:30pm year-round, nights vary seasonally (call for current schedule). Admission charged. www.hauntedwilmington.com. 910-794-1866 H I S TOR IC D IS T RICT, DO W N TO WN WIL M IN GTO N Year-round tours available via horsedrawn trolley/carriage, riverboat, motorized trolley car or walking tours. Unique shops, restaurants, mansions, bed-and866-534-0845 8 WWW.CAPEFEARGUIDE.COM http://www.capefearmuseum.com http://WWW.CAPEFEARGUIDE.COM

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Wilmington - Attractions Wilmington - Accommodations Wilmington - Downtown Wilmington Map Wilmington - Wilmington Area Map Carolina Beach & Kure Beach - Attractions Carolina Beach & Kure Beach - Accommodations Carolina Beach & Kure Beach - Carolina Beach Map Carolina Beach & Kure Beach - Kure Beach Map Wrightsville Beach - Attractions Wrightsville Beach - Accommodations Wrightsville Beach - Wrightsville Beach Map Cape Fear Coast Dining Guide Cape Fear Coast Area Map & Surrounding Area Attractions Calendar of Events Miscellaneous Information

2008 Official Visitor's Guide - Wilmington Cape Fear Coast, NC - Come & Play!

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