Don’t let the southern charm fool you; Wilmington and its surrounding beaches were made for adventure. Flanked by the Cape Fear River to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, this southern North Carolina destination is an ideal basecamp for all sorts of activities, both on land and off. Here are some of our favorites.  Go Scuba Diving  History sits at the bottom of the ocean off the coast of Wilmington’s island beaches, where The Condor, a Civil War blockade runner, sank ... read more