Why you'd want to live in Wilmington

New Hanover county is a vibrant, prosperous, diverse coastal community committed to building a sustainable future for generations to come. Located in coastal southeast North Carolina the county boasts white sandy beaches, strong economic development and a quality of life like nowhere else. Whether you are searching for a laid back downtown or island life, New Hanover is overflowing with living and investment options. Wilmington is a diverse and beautiful import/export city nestled between the white sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and the infamous Cape Fear River. Wilmington boasts one of NC's largest historic districts with blocks of preserved historical homes and a downtown business district, which has undergone a renaissance transformation with an active arts community and cultural scene. Although it is the largest city in southeastern North Carolina, it has a small town atmosphere with lots of southern hospitably and beauty with its streets lined with natural live oak trees covered with spanish moss. FAVORITE RESTAURANTS Dockside Smoke On The Water The Bridgetender Watermen's Brewery GROCERY Harris Teeter The Fresh Market Whole Foods FAVORITE SHOPS Lumina Station: A shopping village by the beach with boutiques, yoga studio and homegoods. Mayfaire Shopping Center: An outdoor shopping center with movie theater, shopping, eating and gyms. The Ivy Cottage: An upscale home goods consignment shop. FAVORITE ACTIVITIES & SPOTS Airlie Gardens Azalea Festival Downtown Summer Concert Series Floatilla Greenfield Lake