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 – Holiday Gathering aboard the Henrietta
Members Reserve your spot for DBA December Holiday Gathering aboard the Henrietta. December 8 ship sets sail at 6pm sharp.
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Riverfront Farmers Market every Saturday through Nov 22
Nov 15 – Artworks Holiday Cheer Market (SoFro)
Battle of the Bulbs registration ends Nov 25
Nov 28 – Holiday Tree Lighting Downtown
Nov 29 – Really Cool Stuff Holiday Market
Dec 6 – Brooklyn Arts District – Bloody Mary Crawl 12 – 4pm
Dec 8 – Holiday gathering on the Henrietta member/guest only email DBAWilmington@gmail.com
Dec 11 – 12 – Judging for Battle of the Bulbs
Dec 14 – Cargo District Winter Fest
Jan 4 – People’s choice ends for Battle of the Bulbs
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.
