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Riverfront Park
5 N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States
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Da
Review №1

Very clean and great views. As opposed to some cities downtown environment on a Saturday night, we felt completely comfortable walking around here and enjoying the nighttime photo opportunities.

Vi
Review №2

Beautiful views along the riverfront with a lovely Riverwalk that stretches over a mile. Nice wide sidewalks and not too crowded. Passes by lots of shops and restaurants allowing you to grab a quick bite. Also lots of river cruise and taxi operators.

As
Review №3

Very pretty at sunset. If you are a fan of One Tree Hill, the bench from the scene where Nathan gives Haley a bracelet from the cracker jacks box and tells her Dont say I never gave you anything. The bench has a bunch of writing on it from people who have previously visited so dont forget your Sharpie when you go

Ro
Review №4

Always a great time.

Br
Review №5

We walked along the boardwalk, enjoying views of the river. There are restaurants along the boardwalk too. Wilmington has a lot to offerto do with these mini-parks

Al
Review №6

Beautiful scenery and little shops! Great for exploring the city side of Wilmington.

Sc
Review №7

Nice riverfront boardwalk and walk.

Ro
Review №8

Beautiful when its not under construction

Ts
Review №9

Great. Very beautiful scenery on the water.

Ji
Review №10

Beautiful old town on a waterfront w/navy & coastguard ships. Boat tours, horse & trollys can travel u thru town. Eateries & mom&pop unique souvenir shops. I only gave 4 stars because the shops are fun to look around in but way too expensive.

An
Review №11

They have a farmers market on Saturday mornings. It rained earlier in the area and turn out was low. The people who did show up gave a good showing.

ch
Review №12

Itll be nice when its all fixed and pretty. Its been looking old and tired for a while. It is a great place to have events like Riverfest, March for Our Lives, etc. Wish there were more waterfront restaurants with outdoor seating near the park.

ma
Review №13

One of my favorite places to people watch.

Ca
Review №14

Pretty cool place. Cool old buildings. Very cool view of the uss north carolina

K
Review №15

Lovely walk with beautiful river views

fi
Review №16

Its a Awesome place its very historical but yet they have a trolley boat to cross over to the battleship plus a carriage house and buggy for your of downtown then if u tired and want to walk u can a a free ride on the train trolley it stop every where u need to go just awesome

Ti
Review №17

Such a beautiful and serene place! You can see the ships and take a water tour.

al
Review №18

Its a convenient place . When you book theres nothing about checking in parking unless you are on Hiltons website. Then you have to pay additional$11 dollars a day its not a lot its very deceiving. I asked to speak with Daniel the Manager of Hilton . He was very dismissive said you have to pay to Ive posted a few pictures of the condo. For price I would have chosen another place.

He
Review №19

Nice river walk along the Cape Fear downtown Wilmington..

Ca
Review №20

Its so serene out here where nature meets industrialization. Its amazing. One moment Im looking out toward the ocean and the next, when I turn around, Im graced by historic downtown Wilmington. I love it down here. Highly recommended.

De
Review №21

Just a beautiful, historic place visit

Ed
Review №22

Love the waterfront festivals! Good food!

To
Review №23

It is a relaxing spot where people gather and enjoy the Cape Fear River. Great for watching the sunset. Downtown Sundown concert series from late May thru August.Riverfront Farmers Market from late April thru mid November.

Sh
Review №24

The construction made it a little hard to navigate period

Co
Review №25

Great view of the river, to bad its polluted and contaminated with chemical run-off.

Je
Review №26

I absolutely love the riverfront park! I’ve enjoyed coming and living in Wilmington and being able to see such beautiful sights.

Ma
Review №27

Always a fun place to visit. Beautiful scenery and great shopping!

Ar
Review №28

Attended gay pride and had a blast. It was an excellent community effort with lots of booths and activities. Very family friendly, kids dancing, local vendors and food trucks.

Ja
Review №29

Very interesting and lots of shops and restaurants. Art vendors were especially talented and I bought several items.

Ad
Review №30

Itll be amazing once they finish construction!! A good lunch walking spot or when its a cooler part of the day.

Pa
Review №31

Amazing place to come walk for the afternoon and get a bite to eat! Also tons of awesome little pubs all around! Definitely would recommend this area to anyone and everyone. Come check out the sigh s and soak in the history of this place!

Ch
Review №32

We had a great time here. I definitely want to return

Ch
Review №33

The ship was awesome. It was everything I expected and then some. My only issue was one of the guides was very awkward while I was taking a photo of my girlfriend. She was holding up one of the small AA guns and the guy was pushing the barrel up into the air so the shoulder pads were pressing down on her. Extremely unnecessary.

Ry
Review №34

Beautiful walk down the river with amazing views. One of the best photo spots in town.

Mi
Review №35

So scenic and grab breakfast at Tugboat Tonys while youre there!

An
Review №36

Great place to stroll along the shore line of intercoastal waterways. Lots of great restaurants located all along the river walk. Great food, and Ambiance. Lots of bars and coffee places nearby. Cheap parking available too.

Sh
Review №37

Beautiful Riverwalk

Lo
Review №38

Family friendly, scenic for locals and tourist visitors. Nice restaurants and shops.

Ma
Review №39

Beautiful walk. Great shops in Cotton Exchange

Pa
Review №40

This is a nice walk, if you are staying at the marina you can take this walk all the way in to town to visit the restaurants and stores. Great views, benches to rest a bit if needed and overall a nice walk.

Je
Review №41

LOVE IT! MY HOME!

Ju
Review №42

Beautiful Riverwalk with local Artisan vendors selling art, cookbooks, jewelry, and creative gifts.

Ne
Review №43

I am from Wilmington ! Spent most of my life growing up there and Carolina Beach. I married a Marine that was stationed at Camp Lejeune, got married in 88 and moved away , 6 months after marriage he got orders to Camp Pendleton, Ca . In 92 we came back home . but his job sent us away again. We live in in Western NC now , but its good to know that homeis only hours away and almost like Dorothy ,I can close my eyes , click my ruby slippers and Theres no place like home. The day and night life is amazing!!! Go check out Pankinos World, Crazy Mikes, Top Toad, Killians Chocolate shop, The Edge and the USS WILMINGTON BATTLESHIP, AFTER THAT GO VISIT @EagleIslandFishandproducestand tell Sammy I sent you!!! I LOVE WILMINGTON it will always be home to me!!!

Ja
Review №44

Great place to walk in the morning.

Pi
Review №45

Awesome place . Worth visiting during sunset.

Ru
Review №46

A LOT of construction going on right now, and for the next 2+ years. Kind of spoils any visit to the southern end of the Riverwalk.

Rh
Review №47

Great view! Really nice verity of shops and restaurants!

Am
Review №48

This was our first visit to Wilmington. The downtown Riverwalk section that we saw was beautiful. There is a whole lot of construction going on in downtown. Part of the Riverwalk was closed off. The Riverwalk is really nice early morning when there are not a lot of people walking around. You can see the Battleship North Carolina across the waterfront. Water taxis can take you over there. We caught a trolley downtown that took us around the city, and the driver was very informative . Plenty of shops and restaurants in the area. We also visited the Cotton Exchange. This is an old warehouse that was renovated into shops and restaurants. Really look forward to visiting Wilmington again!

De
Review №49

Beautiful Riverwalk. Lots to see and do along the river. Its one of my favorite places to be!

cr
Review №50

Lots of construction fences but fireworks were great

Ke
Review №51

Would definitely come back. What a great town.

Je
Review №52

This park is currently under construction and essentially nonexistent. One Dusty picnic table and a porta-potty are pretty much it right now.

Ke
Review №53

Great Park. Lot of areas to find something to do or lounge around. Attended Earth Day Festival had a great time. Bring the kids walk your dog or jog either way youre going to have fun.

An
Review №54

Pleasant stroll along Cape Fear river..small shops and a few restaurants along the river walk.

Ro
Review №55

Was developed naturally, shaded and with views of the Cape Fear.

Wi
Review №56

If you regularly read my reviews, then you will discover why this is a four-star rating.

ch
Review №57

Beautiful space. Live free concerts all summer. Plus if you or your kids play Pokemon go they will love it!!! Tons of guns and poke stops. During the concerts the do serve alcohol which if you drink is a plus but you can only drink in a certain area. You can also see the USD North Carolina from the park. Such awesome views of the bridges.

Li
Review №58

USAF Band and 4th of July Fireworks. An awesome time!!

Sh
Review №59

Walked the riverfront for a few minutes after dinner. Its gorgeous! I hope we can visit again tomorrow during daylight

Ti
Review №60

Nice walk in the morning a lot less people then at night

Ca
Review №61

Love this place. So peaceful and relaxing. Parking kinda expensive though.

Ri
Review №62

Playground, walking path, public boat ramp; whats not to like? Great spot to hang out for a while or even just have lunch.

To
Review №63

Really nice spot.

Jo
Review №64

Great view good vibes and plenty to eat around!

Je
Review №65

Probably be a nice place when they get done with all of the construction

Ju
Review №66

Awesome place to walk and explore! Coffee and ice cream shops, music shops and a beautiful view!

mi
Review №67

The stroll is really nice here. coming from ohio was a long trip but i did enjoy the scenery and ambiance of the area.

Ju
Review №68

Amazing atmosphere with lots of shops and bars.

Yv
Review №69

Beautiful sunsets and great photography. There are restaurants to choose from.

Ga
Review №70

Fun time, fun atmosphere, a good place to go see!!

Tr
Review №71

Great area with the revitalzations taking place. Just wish it felt a little safer at night. Almost positive we about had someone pull up and try to rob us. Love the area, but be careful.

Sh
Review №72

Great place walk. Great views of the Cape Fear River, the Battleship, and the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. If you enjoy photography this is a great place to take photos. People regularly walk or run here. Plenty of places to stop at to shop or eat along the way.

Ro
Review №73

Stroll down Cape Fear River along downtown Wilmington. There are shops, art galleries, restaurants and pubs along the river and nearby. There are free concerts during the summer months. You will discover history everywhere along the way, from the Cotton Exchange to the Cape Fear River Bridge. There are picnic tables and benches with great views of the river. Across the river is the USS North Carolina, a WWII Battleship that is open to visit and explore.

MS
Review №74

Always nice to go down town walk around and sightsee

M.
Review №75

Always peaceful alternative to Beach during late night.

Za
Review №76

Lots going on. Fun for kids and adults. Be prepared to pay for parking. Go to the sundown riverfront concert series on Fridays during the summer.

JO
Review №77

Awesome scenery and very beautiful

Gr
Review №78

Great place to visit. Love eating at the George and walking along the River Walk. This area becomes a little questionable after dark but its a safe, fun place to visit during the day. The street vendors and musicians are upbeat, and happy to help you out.

Sh
Review №79

Talk about great views this is the place to visit

Jo
Review №80

Great sunset spot

Hu
Review №81

Lovely place for a walk by the river and if you want to stop and get some lunch. Also a great place to go shopping for vintage clothes and antiques.*****edit****The pics attached are not of Riverfront Park... please disregard.

Jo
Review №82

What a beautiful day

To
Review №83

Great place for everything outdoors needs

Sh
Review №84

Very beautiful place

Jo
Review №85

Kids love it, I respect it

Ja
Review №86

Beautiful beach and fun atmosphere. Enjoyed a fantastic day...

Ja
Review №87

Great place to meet and decide on your next Wilmington adventure. Truly enjoyed the ghost walk and carriage rides

Sh
Review №88

Just a relaxing place to spend an afternoon

Ad
Review №89

Its a magic place

Ja
Review №90

Beautiful place during the day and at night. The sunsets are always beautiful.

ju
Review №91

Beutiful view on a beautiful day

fl
Review №92

Great spot , so much fun

Pa
Review №93

World class riverfront (Cape Fear River) with mile long boardwalk, featuring shops and gourmet restaurants. Also, Coast Guard ship is stationed there

Ha
Review №94

Relaxing, peaceful, friendly. Local businesses set Water Bowls outside for puppy dogs to get a drink while walking along the Riverwalk. Its great!

An
Review №95

Cool place, especially if you like seeing alligators

P
Review №96

Always a pleasant place for a walk.

Sa
Review №97

Great river walk! Lots of shops and places to eat or grab a quick bite. Great location for pictures

Ch
Review №98

Great area, love being around the water

Ja
Review №99

Enjoy the summer concert series. Great place for ice cream and sunsets.

Da
Review №100

We were here for the Red Hot Chili Peppers cover band! Great place, nice feel, awesome venue for live music! We love Riverfront Park!

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  • Address:5 N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States
  • Site:http://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/parks
  • Phone:+1 910-763-7349
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:Open 24 hours
  • Saturday:Open 24 hours
  • Sunday:Open 24 hours
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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