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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.

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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!
DBA and the Downtown Alive initiative have launched the Weekly Cash Drawing! Purchases at any of the participating businesses listed below will give you a chance to win $200 when you fill out the entry form and drop it in the designated box located in the courtyard of the Cotton Exchange by 9pm Sundays.

WDI-Nsalo Salon-Desert Rose-Common Desk-Intracoastal Realty-UPS Store-Islands Fresh Mex-Subway-Edat-Clean Juice-KW Innovate-Taco Baby-Rumcow-Opera Room-Courtyard Marriott-Whatever Wilmington-Whisky Tango Foxtrot-Atlantic Boudoir-Hop Yard-Outdoor Equipped-The Smoke Box-UDrop-Coldwell Banker Seacoast Advantage-Penders Cafe-Wilmington Art Council-Drift Coffee-Old Books on Front-Front Street Optometry-New Elements-Local 910-88 Munshin-American Made Superstore-Cape Fear Footwear-Down to Earth-Elizabeth’s Tres Chic-Emory’s Crystals-Fidler’s Gallery/Wrigley’s Clocks-Fun Cuts-Golden Gallery-Hoover’s Sweets & Treats-Java Dog-Keeping it Glam-Momentum Distillery-Occasions Just Write!-Olde Wilmington Toy & Candy Company-Paddy’s Hollow-Ping’s Tibet-Polka Dotted Flamingo-Port City Pottery & Fine-Crafts-Pure Life Health & Vitamins-T.S. Brown Jewelry-The Basics-The Olive Shoppe-The German Café-Top Toad-The Vibe Music & Cocktail Lounge-Pour Taproom

Next DBA Meeting

August Meeting Monday the 8th 6pm-7:30pm

Join Us! The Hop Yard 108 Grace Street Join us for our monthly meeting at The Hop Yard in downtown Wilmington. We will also be picking our “Weekly Cash Drawing of $200”! You have to be in it to win it!

Northern Waterfront

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.

South Front

Early twentieth century brick complexes, warehouses and a 275-year-old manmade reservoir was once much the lure of downtown’s south end. Nestled amongst South 2nd, South 3rd, and Greenfield streets, sits The South Front District.

South Front

Early twentieth century brick complexes, warehouses and a 275-year-old manmade reservoir was once much the lure of downtown’s south end. Nestled amongst South 2nd, South 3rd, and Greenfield streets, sits The South Front District.

Central Business

Wilmington’s Central Business District (CBD) encompasses the most historic aspects of the Port City, including architectural structures and porticoes that have existed since the city’s inception in 1739.

Castle Street District

Castle Street has been a main thoroughfare in Wilmington since at least the late 18th Century.

Castle Street District

Castle Street has been a main thoroughfare in Wilmington since at least the late 18th Century.

BROOKLYN ARTS

The 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.

Next DBA Meeting

Northern Waterfront

South Front

South Front

Central Business

Castle Street District

Castle Street District

BROOKLYN ARTS

THE DBA MISSION

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