One of the best things about living in the Triad is the relative proximity, typically under four hours, to the beach and Wilmington. While summer is seen as an optimal time to visit the beach, September is an amazing alternative as it is less crowded and not as hot. Wilmington offers a rich history, stellar cuisine, movie and television filming locations, the beach and an abundance of activities.
We toured Wilmington last September and everything about the trip – from staying at a bed and breakfast in Historic Downtown Wilmington to touring the area in a horse-drawn carriage – was simply perfection. Wilmington is a straight shot down I-40 from Winston-Salem. The area includes multiple must-visit locations, including the Riverwalk and historic area to the northwest to Wrightsville Beach to the east and Carolina Beach and Kure Beach to the south.
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From the north side of Wilmington to the southernmost point of Fort Fisher is an approximately 45-minute drive. In contrast, heading from the west side of Wilmington to the easternmost point of Wrightsville Beach is around a 25-minute drive. Battleship North Carolina From water sports and sunning on the beach to touring the Battleship North Carolina, there are almost unlimited attractions in Wilmington.
It’s no wonder so many movies and television shows were filmed in Wilmington given the gorgeous backdrops, many of which look like something out of a fairytale or another world. A few notable movies and .