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Overview of Wilmington Vacation Rentals

Wilmington Rentals in the Historic Port City

The delightful port city of Wilmington is found in the southeast area of North Carolina, not far from the fabulous coast. Wilmington rentals are popular with independent travelers seeking a year-round moderate climate with a wide variety of activities. With its well-preserved historic buildings, events, attractions and ideal climate, the area around Wilmington lodging attracts visitors all year. These North Carolina beach rentals are ideal for families or groups of friends seeking a vacation with plenty to occupy their days and evenings.

Wilmington Rentals Are Where Heritage Tourism Abounds

The phrase "heritage tourism" is the perfect description for the area around Wilmington rentals. The city and surrounding area have a rich legacy that now attracts visitors seeking more than just a simple beach vacation. To explore the historic downtown area, visitors can choose a walking tour, boat, trolley or even a horse-drawn carriage. Of course, with the coast so close, these North Carolina beach rentals are ideally placed to get the best of both worlds. Close by Wilmington lodging are attractions such as the Battleship North Carolina, the town of Brunswick, Fort Fisher, Topsail Island and Penderlea Homestead.

Wild Horses Still Roam near Wilmington Lodging

Visitors find themselves spoiled for choice for day trips around Wilmington rentals. Naturally, visitors to Wilmington lodging will be attracted to towns such as the historic coastal town of Swansboro with its charming shops and restaurants. Beaufort is also nearby, a picture perfect community that features the unique attraction of wild horses on Carrot Island. North Carolina beach rentals are also close to New Bern, whose claim to fame is that Pepsi Cola was invented here. New Bern is situated on the Neuse River, North Carolina’s largest river and a premier sailing area.

Visit a Green Swamp near Your North Carolina Beach Rentals

Heading west from these North Carolina beach rentals, visitors can drive past the cotton and tobacco fields and explore Lake Waccamaw. Estimated to date back some 250,000 years, this mysterious area is home to some rare species of animals as well as the botanical enigma, the green swamp. Near to Wilmington rentals, visitors will also find the Museum of Forestry in Whiteville a fascinating experience with exhibits such as 65-million-year-old petrified wood, giant tree specimens and interactive displays for the children. With so much surrounding Wilmington lodging, it may be hard to do it all in one vacation.

While planning a vacation trip to North Carolina’s Southern Coast you might want to consider additional beach lodging options in the following destinations: Bald Head Island vacation rentals, Carolina Beach lodging, Holden Beach rentals, accommodation in Sunset Beach, or Topsail Island vacation rentals.

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