The City of Wilmington is well-known for its beautiful beaches, delicious seafood, and ancient plantations. The Port of Wilmington has many popular attractions, and it is a favorite vacation spot. The climate is mild, with a subtropical feel throughout the year. Summer temperatures are moderate, ranging from a high of 32 ° C (90 ° F) in July to a low of 2 ° C (36 ° F) in January. Seasons are mild, and the Port of Wilmington enjoys many sunny days throughout the year.

The Port of Wilmington offers several wonderful beaches for lovers of sun and sand. Wrightsville Beach boasts clear waters and fun for fishermen, boaters, surfers, and sunbathers. Very easy to reach from the Port of Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach also has restaurants, shops, theaters, and a wide range of accommodations.

Carolina Beach is a popular retreat with an arcade, restaurants, a pier, and lodgings that will fit any taste or budget. It also has a boardwalk and docks where visitors can watch the fishing boats unload their catch. Carolina Beach is fully equipped for fun with miniature golf, waterslides, go-carts, batting cages, bumper cars, and lots of rentals for cyclers, kayakers, and surfers. Nights are exciting, with a party boat tour of the river and starlit dancing as well as many events by the sea.

The Port of Wilmington's Cape Fear Museum of History and Science began in 1898 with a collection of Confederate relics. Today, it houses thousands of artifacts and images that depict the cultures, history, and science of the region. Visitors can explore an exhibit of the seashells from the Cape Fear coast, learn about the people who inhabited the area as long as 12 thousand years ago, and play with historic toys popular with children through the Port of Wilmington's history.

A definite must-see in the Port of Wilmington is the Arlie Gardens, a 27-hectare property with four hectares of freshwater lakes and a collection of formal gardens, historic buildings, trails, and abundant wildlife. Featured are the 462-year-old Arlie Oak and gardens famous for their azaleas and camellias that bloom through the winter and early spring. Golf cart tours are available with 48-hour advance notice for those who need assistance walking.

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