"Living History"
Cotton was King and Wilmington was home to some of the largest cotton producers in the world. Today, the Cotton Exchange's restaurants and shopping boutiques fill the buildings.
Nestled on the southeastern coast of North Carolina between the Atlantic ocean and the Cape Fear River, the region encompasses Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach. There are many opportunities to experience the area's past at historic sites, including museums, churches, cemeteries, historic homes, battlefields and a 230 block National Register Historic District. View the sites from a horse-drawn carriage or take a guided tour with knowledgeable area guides. 
