Wilmington
VOTED #8 OF THE BEST LITTLE GOLF TOWNS IN AMERICA
Located where the Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic Ocean, Wilmington provides a perfect atmosphere for a golf vacation. The Port City enjoys tranquil temperatures and sunny skies year-round, making for perfect course conditions. The courses here have been designed by some of the masters of the industry, including Fazio, Nicklaus, Norman, and Palmer. In fact, the world’s best will take on Eagle Point Golf Club for next year’s Wells Fargo Championship on the PGA Tour. But why wait until then? Book a stay and play package today at Beau Rivage Golf & Resort, situated in the heart of town. At “the home of Coastal Carolina Stay and Play” you can leave your guest suite and be on the first tee in no time.
Once you arrive, you’ll learn that Wilmington is so much more than a home for great golf. While in town, take a journey down the city’s historic Riverwalk and feel energized by warm breezes and local nightlife. Right across the Intracoastal Waterway, you’ll find Wrightsville Beach, where you can fish on Johnny Mercer’s Pier, one of the longest and most famous piers on the Eastern Seaboard.
Wilmington is also a great city for history buffs. Notable area landmarks include the Civil-war era Fort Fisher and the Battleship North Carolina, the nation’s most decorated World War II vessel.
If you visit in February, you can be amazed by world-class music at the North Carolina Jazz Festival at the Hilton Riverside. Early April means it’s time to celebrate the Azalea Festival. During the five-day festival, the Port City comes alive with outdoor concerts, local art, and home and garden displays featuring the bountiful colors of spring. After your first visit, you’ll see that Wilmington is simply wonderful!