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As the chief port of North Carolina, Wilmington is a major retail, trade, and manufacturing center, but tourism is looming larger than ever in its economy. Known first as New Carthage and then as New Liverpool, New Town, and Newton, this city was given its present name in 1739 in honor of the earl of Wilmington. Technically, it isn't even on the coast; it's inland a bit, at the junction of the Cape Fear River's northeast and northwest branches. Despite the treacherous shoals that guarded the mouth of Cape Fear when explorers first arrived in 1524, upriver Wilmington developed into an important port for goods shipped to and from Europe during colonial days.
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Best Western Coastline Inn
503 Nutt Street
Wilmington, NC 28401-3339 Map Distance: 1.1 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: 
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Stemmerman's Inn
132 South Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401 Map Distance: 0.6 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
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Clarendon Inn
117 South Second Street
Wilmington, NC 28401 Map Distance: 0.6 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: 
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AttractionsOrton Plantation Gardens
9149 Orton Rd. SE
Winnabow, North Carolina Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: The Orton House, dating from 1725, was built by Roger Moore, known as "The King" in this area... Read More Cape Fear Museum
814 Market St
Wilmington, North Carolina Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center) Description: This museum showcases the history, science, and culture of the lower Cape Fear region from... Read More Airlie Gardens
U.S. 76
300 Airlie Rd Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 Distance: 6.6 mi. (from destination center) Description: Once the plantation home of a wealthy rice planter, these 67-acre... Read More AirportsMajor Airports near Wilmington
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Cozy Beach House on the sound
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Iron, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Shower, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, TV, Toaster, VCR
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Sandy Paws Ocean Front Home
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2.5 Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Outdoor Shower, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, TV, Toaster, Towels, VCR
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Fairway Villas on Magnolia Greens Plantation
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV
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