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Photos Videos Visiting or relocating to ? Prepare to fall in love with this charming coastal city. Horse-drawn carriages still click along the downtown riverwalk and riverboats cruise its 300-year-old harbor, but the past is only part of the coastal city's story. What was once a busy port teeming with markets, warehouses and the world's largest cotton exchange has become a lively spot for arts, shopping, family activities, fine dining and nightlife. University life continues to grow and a new convention center has helped spawn a revitalization of the Cape Fear River business district. The Port City has its fair share of annual festivals to draw visitors from across the globe — from the North Carolina Azalea Festival, to River Fest, to the Cucalorus Film Festival. The largest city on NC's coast, there is something for everyone in Wilmington, and there's no better place to start than downtown. Take a drive down Market Street into historic downtown Wilmington, park your car on a canopied sidestreet, breathe in the smell of jasmine, and let your adventure begin. Wilmington has a storied past, whose recorded history began with the explorations of Giovanni da Verrazano in 1524. The city itself was founded in 1739. You'll find evidence of the city's history everywhere you walk — from the beautiful Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts on Market Street to the Latimer House in South Third Street. Explore brick sidestreets, antebellum architecture, and lush gardens and imagine life in a bygone era. Stop in the Cape Fear Museum to learn about the history of the region and explore the lives of those living in the Cape Fear Region from Native American times through the end of the 20th Century. Take a walk down the Riverwalk, the scenic boardwalk which runs along the riverbank. You'll see locals and tourists running, walking their dogs, or simply enjoying the scenery and the breeze at the river's edge. You'll have your pick of fine dining along the way too — from La Catalan for a glass of French wine and a spectacular cheese plate to the Pilot House for some of the best seafood around. The Wilmington Tea Room is a real treat for superb tea and delicious scones. Or maybe you're in the mood for a boat ride? The Henrietta III takes guests on tours of the river daily — from sightseeing cruises to narrarated dinner cruises. Other boats dock on the river and offer tours as well. Be sure to look across the river at the magnifice...