Wilmington, North Carolina
Located in the southeastern corner of the state Wilmington North Carolina provides access to many great beaches, and other Southern cities.
Wilmington North Carolina sits on the banks of the Cape Fear River. East and south of the city center are several beautiful, white sand beaches; Kure Beach, Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach to name a few.
Known as, “The Port of Pleasure and Progress,” Wilmington NC once made its living through shipping, and now prospers off of a thriving film industry and tourism.
A well-known coastal town, Wilmington NC is rich in history.
Wilmington's downtown is one of the largest districts on the National List of Historic Places.
The historic downtown encompasses about 230 blocks that are filled with multi-use buildings, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, offices and residences, all with their own historic flair.
Historic tours are offered via horse and carriage, trolley or a guided walk by one of Wilmington's citizens.
Raleigh NC and Fayetteville NC are two hours north, Myrtle Beach SC is about an hour and a half south, and Charleston SC 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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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!
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