Nestled within the Historic River District, downtown Wilmington is a destination like no other. It entices visitors to experience a wide array of restaurants and bars, unique shops, live theaters, galleries, museums, tours, cruises, historic buildings, and the scenic Riverwalk along the Cape Fear River.  You can support the downtown businesses by joining as a member or simply donating. All monies go back into supporting the businesses in various ways. DBA is a 501c3 all volunteer organization. DBA is offering Sponsor packages! For more info email DBAWilmington@gmail.com
Meeting Sponsor
Mark your Calendar for DBA February 10, 2025 meeting Hosted by Floriana Restaurant Febraury 10thâ sponsored by Port City FC
February 7th | STEM ILM at Cape Fear Museum
February 8th | Galentineâs Day at Wine Knot Sky Bar & Lounge
February 9th | Second Sunday Valentineâs Day Market
February 10th | Monthly DBA Meeting at Floriana
February 16th | âThe Scoundrelâs Sonâ Book Signing
February 19th | W.A.H.A. Luncheon at Belle Vue
February 21st | Bulleit Bourbon Tasting with Diageo at Front Street Brewery
February 26th | Conversations to Contracts with a Twist
Renew your annual DBA Membership.
Ask about opportunities to SPONSOR or MENTOR @ dbawilmington@gmail.com
Sponsorships as well as Mentorships for newer small businesses.
Along the Cape Fear River, at the northern most point of downtown proper between The Wilmington Convention Center and the Isabella Holmes Bridge, a visionary plan is underway.
Read More About Northern Waterfront DistrictEarly twentieth century brick complexes, warehouses and a 275-year-old manmade reservoir was once much the lure of downtownâs south end. Nestled amongst South 2nd, South 3rd, and Greenfield streets, sits The South Front District.
Read More About South Front DistrictWilmingtonâs Central Business District (CBD) encompasses the most historic aspects of the Port City, including architectural structures and porticoes that have existed since the cityâs inception in 1739.
Read More About Central Business DistrictCastle Street has been a main thoroughfare in Wilmington since at least the late 18th Century.
Read More About Castle Street DistrictThe Brooklyn Arts District is located in the northeastern sector of downtown Wilmington. It is home to concert venues, art studios, restaurants, neighborhood pubs, bottle shops, and contemporary luxury housing.
Read More About Brooklyn Arts DistrictWhat is posed to be the next area to undergo a resurgence or revival in popularity, the Soda Pop District is an area of Wilmington, NC, bordered by Dock, Chestnut, 8th, and 12th Streets. It received this name because of the old Coca-Cola bottling plant built in the 1930s on the corner of Princess and 10th Streets.