AREA INFORMATION
Wrightsville Beach is located in New Hanover County, North Carolina,
USA.The town consists of a four-mile-long beach island, an interior island called Harbor Island, and pockets of commercial property on the mainland. It is located just 20 minutes by car from the Wilmington International Airport and downtown Wilmington.
Naturally the primary attraction to Wrightsville is the ocean beach itself. The well known Johnny Mercer's Pier, located in the middle of Wrightsville Beach, is considered to be an excellent place for fishing. Surfing is also very popular. There are several restaurants, stores, a gourmet grocery store, and several marinas on Wrightsville Beach and Harbor Island.
Wrightsville Beach is well known for the beauty of its houses, which are considered to be prime examples of contemporary beach architecture. Many of the classic, old-fashioned beach cottages have been renovated or replaced over the years. The oldest of these early cottages dates to 1897.
While the population of Wrightsville Beach surges in the summer, there are a significant number of residents who live year round on the beach. It is considered a very pleasant place to live due to the pleasant climate and residential atmosphere. Wrightsville Beach is viewed as a clean and family-oriented beach.
Places to Go . . . Things to See
In addition to the beautiful beaches, Wrightsville Beach and the surrounding Wilmington, NC area have a multitude of choices for sightseeing, activities and shopping. Visit these links below:
Planning an extended stay?
If you're planning on arriving early or staying later than the conference days, follow the link below for tourism information about North Carolina. You'll find plenty of information about places to go and things to do throughout the state. October is a perfect time to visit - the fall season is just beginning.
A few facts about North Carolina . . .
North Carolina is the nation’s largest furniture, tobacco, brick, and textile producer. Sports include year-round golfing, skiing at mountain resorts, both fresh-water and salt-water fishing, and hunting. Several national sports teams are located in North Carolina including hockey, basketball and football. Among the major attractions are the Great Smoky Mountains, the Blue Ridge National Parkway, the Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout National Seashores, the Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kitty Hawk, Guilford Courthouse and Moores Creek National Military Parks, Carl Sandburg's home near Hendersonville, and the Old Salem Restoration in Winston-Salem.
