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If you are considering a new home in the Wilmington area, you might be wondering what life is like here. Legacy Homes by Bill Clark not only designs and builds beautiful homes near Wilmington, but we also make our home here. We know from experience all that this North Carolina community has to offer!

Why Live Near Wilmington?

The largest city on North Carolina’s coast, Wilmington, enjoys the perfect location. On the Cape Fear River, this city is a short drive from three popular island beaches. Find your home nearby, and you can spend your summers boating, water skiing, and just soaking in the sun. 

In the city itself, you’ll love the pedestrian-friendly, two-mile Riverwalk. Located in the downtown’s National Register Historic District, the Riverwalk is lined with cafés, boutiques, and galleries. You can enjoy farm-to-table dining and fresh seafood from local restaurants featuring world-class chefs.

Wilmington also offers a lively nightlife with bars, clubs, and waterfront luxury hotels. Build your home in Wilmington, and you’ll enjoy annual festivals, such as Riverfest, Wilmington Beer Week, and the famous North Carolina Azalea Festival. 

Historic Wilmington

If you love history, you will absolutely love Wilmington. The Wilmington Historic District includes 875 buildings, 38 sites, and 3 combining structures. For instance, the popular Bellamy Mansion Museum was built between 1859 and 1861. Its mixture of architectural styles has blended to create a beautiful landmark in the Wilmington Historic District. You will also love touring the famous World War II battleship, USS North Carolina, which is permanently moored in Wilmington’s harbor.

Culture in Wilmington

Those living in the Wilmington area also have an appreciation of fine art. Wilmington’s Thalian Hall, its showcase theater, hosts 250 events every year. This complex, which includes three performance venues, has been in continuous operation since its opening in 1858. Wilmington also has a symphony, which hosts a series of classical performances throughout the year.

Living in Wilmington will also give you the opportunity to enjoy proximity to the Cameron Art Museum. This museum hosts both indoor and outdoor rotating exhibits in addition to an impressive permanent collection.

Interestingly, Wilmington was a prominent location for filming in the ’80s and ’90s. With this heritage, Wilmington has a strong film community and hosts several annual festivals, including the Wilmington Jewish Film Festival and the nationally recognized independent film festival, Cucalorus. 

The Beauty of Wilmington

We really cannot discuss Wilmington without mentioning its beautiful gardens. Airlie Gardens in Wilmington is a 67-acre public garden that showcases the best blossoms in the South. Originally created by a local family in 1886, Airlie Gardens was later transformed by German landscape architect Rufolf Topel into the lush landscape we enjoy today. 

In addition to azaleas, magnolias, and wisteria, the garden has a 500-year-old southern live oak. The picturesque Mount Lebanon Chapel, the oldest surviving church structure in New Hanover County, is also on the grounds. 

Outside of Airlie Gardens, you’ll see flowers blooming throughout the area. Of course, Wilmington is known for its azaleas, but there is a wide variety of other flora native to the area. If you need ideas for your landscaping, visit the University of North Carolina Wilmington Arboretum. You’ll see majestic oaks and longleaf pines, as well as theme gardens and outdoor classrooms.

Find your home in the Wilmington area, and enjoy the finest beaches, shopping, dining, and entertainment year-round. Ready to start envisioning your dream home? Take a virtual tour of our Design Center now. The options for your new home are endless! To learn more and start the process of finding your new home, reach out today!