Clubhouse and Activities at Waterford of the Carolinas

Historic Downtown Wilmington has stories to tell from pre revolutionary times on. Brick cobblestone streets, sunsets over the river and sidewalk cafés add to the charm of this historic riverfront town. You can enjoy a riverboat cruise or a charming horse-drawn carriage tour to explore a National Register Historic District? Or dining outdoors by candlelight on a New Orleans-style riverfront balcony?

The nearby subtropical barrier islands offer many miles of beautiful beaches surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Intracoastal Waterway on the other, Cape Fear Coast and Brunswick beaches are among the most beautiful on the East Coast.

New & nostalgic attractions abound with diversity. The new 84,000 square foot N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher interprets the "Waters of the Cape Fear," and the new Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum showcases North Carolina art. New exhibits at Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Civil War Museum, the majestic Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, historic homes and plantations, , movie studios, guided tours, parks and gardens, and more.

Great Shopping, Dining & Day Spas offer an eclectic array of options for instant gratification!

• Come and discover why Historic Wilmington & North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast is recognized as a premier vacation destination by "Rand McNally Atlas" (2002), "MONEY" (April 2002, 2001), "Parents" (April 2000) and " Family Fun" (April 2002, 2001 & 2000) magazines.
• "Golf Digest" (2002) ranks the Wilmington Metro region as the 8th Best Metro Golfing Area in the country for value, accessibility and quality.
• Wilmington is recognized in The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America (John Muir Publications, Nov., 1999), "AmericanStyle" magazine (summer 2002); "Where to Retire" (spring 2001); "Modern Maturity" (May-June, 2000), and "Bottom Line Tomorrow" (May 1999).