Why Do So Many People Love Wilmington, North Carolina?

So many people pick Wilmington, North Carolina as their best place to live in the Carolinas…WHY?!

Located in the southeastern part of North Carolina, Wilmington is home to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, the U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial, the Cape Fear Museum, Airlie Gardens, and a large historic district.

It is convenient to nearby beaches, and is a relatively short drive from the Triangle (Raleigh, NC, Durham, NC, and Chapel Hill, NC), Charlotte, NC, Myrtle Beach, SC, and the I-95 corridor.

Most of all, people who have found the area’s gentle ways and temperate climate the best place to enjoy all the Coastal South has to offer.

Brunswick Forest is a residential community of unparalleled beauty, located on US Hwy 17 South.  Many say the rapid success of the Brunswick Forest community is due in part to its proximity to the charming historic town of Wilmington, NC.

You'll never run out of ways to spend time outdoors in Wilmington NC and its nearby beaches.

The region's mild sub-tropical climate and stunning natural environment make it the ideal place to enjoy a wide range of recreational activities from skiing, para sailing, surfing and swimming to windsurfing, scuba diving, bicycling and golf.
Wilmington's continued popularity and recent growth has sparked the development of top-rated schools and medical centers to rival those of larger cities.

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington has been ranked one of the 10 best regional public universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report for the past eight years.

The 661-acre campus is among the fastest-growing universities in the 16-campus UNC system, offering 71 undergraduate and 24 graduate programs and a marine sciences program ranked fifth best in the world.

Also, within downtown Wilmington are Cape Fear Community College, Miller-Motte Business College, and Mount Olive College.

Brunswick Public Schools includes nine elementary, three middle and three high schools, as well as an alternative learning center. In addition, there are five private schools serving the area with programs that offer a variety of learning environments.

For general medical services and emergency treatment, residents need venture no farther than the 40,000 square foot New Hanover Regional Medical Center building in The Villages at the entrance to Brunswick Forest.

More advanced care is referred to Wilmington's three larger hospitals-New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Cape Fear Hospital and Pender Memorial Hospital. The New Hanover Health Network includes 450 practicing physicians and some of the most technologically progressive facilities and equipment in the state. Brunswick County also has two hospitals-Brunswick Community Hospital and Dosher Memorial Hospital.

If you're looking for your best place to retire or relocate to in North Carolina, Wilmington is a place of value and beauty!

For more information about Brunswick Forest, go to www.BrunswickForest.com.

Make sure you reserve a spot on their Coastal Discovery Tour during their Grand Opening April 16-18 or April 23-25. Take advantage of their 3 day/2 night package for only $179, which comes with a Free round of golf for two on their Cape Fear National championship course,and discount dining certificates.

Bob Bencivenga is a professional site locator and location analyst for major corporations and has been researching the growth of NC and SC to find the Best Places to Retire or Relocate that are still affordable.

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