Why Do Active Adults Love Wilmington, NC?

Wilmington, North Carolina offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle all year. Whether you want to live in a planned community filled with amenities or on an island, you’re never far from the action.

When you first think of Wilmington, you probably think “beach”, but USA Today readers voted it “Best American Riverfront”. Since the article was written, The Riverwalk has almost doubled in size and offers great restaurants, entertainment, and shopping. – USA Today

If you enjoy the great outdoors, Wilmington, North Carolina won’t disappoint. On the whole, the residents are very active and fit. The birding opportunities on foot or by kayak are endless. The River to Sea Bikeway is a 20 mile round trip from downtown to Wrightsville Beach http://www.rivertoseabikeway.com/. It’s perfect for both the casual rider and the biking enthusiast. You’ll cruise by historic downtown, ride past The Children’s Museum, through the beautiful UNCW campus, by the Arboretum and Airlie Gardens, and find yourself at Johnnie Mercer’s Pier in Wrightsville Beach. Not a biker? You’ll have your pick of opportunities to join in on tennis, swimming, golfing, surfing, yoga, and of course Pickleball. If you aren’t into exercise, you’ll certainly want to take advantage of eating outside almost any time of the year.

Perhaps you’re more apt to want to stretch your mind than your quads. Well, Wilmington is buzzing with opportunities. Our OLLIE is brimming with classes, excursions, and experiences for participants 50 and up http://www.uncw.edu/olli/. The Cameron Art Museum is small but mighty with touring exhibits, concerts, and a cafe. Performing arts range from the new The Wilson Center, a 1,600 seat venue that attracts first tier entertainers to the historic Thalian Hall that provides a stage for touring theatre, music, and art films. http://www.thalianhall.org/events. Whether you like to enjoy a cup of joe at a cafe or indulge in an adult beverage at a bar, chances are you will be serenaded by amazing local musicians.

Is being close to good health care important to you? New Hanover Regional Medical Center just received the Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience. https://www.nhrmc.org/about/news/2017/05/womens-choice-patient-experience-award. Of course Duke University and Chapel Hill are only about two hours away if there is a need.

If you’d like more information about housing opportunities in wonderful Wilmington, North Carolina, you can contact Buffy Weiss (910) 622-4971 or buffy@livingseaside.com.