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Wilmington, North Carolina Best Place To Live
Wilmington North Carolina sits on the banks of the Cape Fear River. A well-known coastal town, Wilmington NC is rich in history.
Coastal Wilmington, North Carolina
Once known as, “The Port of Pleasure and Progress,” Wilmington NC used to make its living through shipping.
While the ports are still open and doing business, Wilmington now prospers off of a thriving film industry and tourism.
Wilmington's downtown is one of the largest districts on the National List of Historic Places.
So there's plenty to see and a lot of historical places to visit. Historic tours are offered via horse and carriage, trolley or a guided walk by one of Wilmington's residents.
One of the exciting parts of relocating or retiring to a new area is that for a time, you get to be a tourist of sorts.
There are so many new things to do and places to experience. So while some things may seem geared toward tourists, in the slower months, take advantage of everything Wilmington has to offer and get to know the area.
One of the reasons most people that decide Wilmington is their best place to live is no doubt the ocean. If you love the beaches and the lifestyle living close provides, you're going to love Wilmington.
East and south of the city center are several beautiful, white sand beaches; Kure Beach, Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach just to name a few.
Located in the southeastern corner of the North Carolina, Wilmington provides access to many great beaches, and other Southern cities.
Raleigh NC and the Research Triangle is only two hours north. Myrtle Beach SC is about an hour and a half south, and Charleston SC and it's wonderful city and beaches is about three and a half hours south.
Wilmington, NC has a population of 91,137 people and is located in New Hanover County North Carolina, which has a total population of 168,088 people.
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Comments on Wilmington, North Carolina Best Place To Live
anonymous @ 12:17 am
Hi Bob! My husband and I, age 36, are considering relocating to the NC area. We have two young children (ages 3 and 2) so safety and schools are important to us. Ultimately we would like to be within an hour from the beach or have close access to walking/hiking trails. It is also our desire to be in close proximity to shopping and employment opportunities. I realize that this sounds like alot of requests but are there any places in NC that may have what we're looking for. Thanks in advance for any insight you are able to provide. Warmest regards!
Bob @ 8:53 am
I would look at areas such as New Bern, NC and Beaufort, SC.
These areas are near enough to the beach areas without being right on the water.
You can also look at the small towns like Mooresville and Salisbury outside Charlotte,
because Lake Norman is in the area which is so beautiful it might satisfy your beach need!
Get a copy of my "Ultimate Guide" and read more about them, and other places I've
picked that could fit what you're looking for.
Bob