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.
October 13 monthly meeting
Join us at The Ibis Bar located at 921 Princess Street Unit 101 in the Soda Pop District. Meeting Sponsored by Arth Real Estate Guest Speaker: Jeff Bourke – ILM Airport Director
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Sept 13 | American Craft Walk 10am – 4pm
Sept 24-27 | Wilmington Fashion Week
Sept 27 | Coffee Fest Cargo District 9am – 3pm
Oct 4 – 5 | Riverfest
Oct 13 | Monthly DBA meetinga The Ibis Bar 6pm
Riverfront Farmers Market every Saturdat through Nov 22
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.
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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.
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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.
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Castle Street has been a main thoroughfare in Wilmington since at least the late 18th Century.
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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.
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What 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.
