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.
City Council Candidate Forum
Join us October 9th for DBA City Council Candidate Forum Downtown Businesses meet the Candidates and ask your relevant questions
City Council Candidate Forum – Monday Oct 9, 6pm @ The Art Works 200 Willard St
Castle Street Block Party- Saturday Sept 23 11 – 4 pm Vendors, music and fun for all
Gimme Shelter fund raiser to help Good Shepherd Sept 22 6 – 9 pm
The Barn at Rock Creek Leland
WAHA Luncheon Sept 27 11:30 am BlueWater Grill
Cool Wilmington’s Riverfront Farmers Market every Sat 9am – 1pm on Dock St
Join us at Benny’s Big Time Pizzeria located at 206 Greenfield St at 6pm. Holiday Window Decorating winners will be announced and awarded prizes.
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.
