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.
Meeting Host & Sponsor
Please join us for DBA first meeting in 2026 on January 12 at 6 pm at Bonita Latin Fusion located at 5 Brunswick St in the North Water Front District, meeting Sponsored by Aloha Wilmington! If you are interested in HOSTING a meeting or becoming a SPONSOR email for availability for 2026 meetings to dbawilmington@gmail.com
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Dec 31 – The Children’s Museum of Wilmington is preparing their 18th Annual New Year’s Noon 9am to 12pm. New Year’s Noon is Wilmington’s signature family-friendly New Year’s celebration, featuring creative festivities all morning long.
Jan 4 – People’s choice ends for Battle of the Bulbs
Jan 13 – DBA January meeting Hosted by Bonita Latin Fusion 5 Brunswick St. Sponsored by Aloha Wilmington
Feb 7 – District Day (All Districts) more info to follow
Feb 21 – Brooklyn Arts District – Coffee Crawl 12 – 4
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.
