A thriving city along the banks of the Cape Fear River, Wilmington has quietly become one of the most desirable places to live in the country due to its climate, oceanside location, business and education atmosphere and a wealth of recreational opportunities.

The WWII battleship USS North Carolina stands guard across the Cape Fear River from a downtown with spectacular dining and exciting nightlife options. Wilmington has often been called "Hollywood East" as it is home to one of the largest televison and film studios on the east coast. The annual Azalea Festival every April draws over 300,000 visitors and Wilmington is home to minor league basketball and soccer teams.

Higher education opportunities are available at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College. Spend a day at beautiful Airlie Gardens, tour Screen Gems film & tv production studio or soak in the sun at any one of the area's beautiful beaches, including Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Masonboro Island and Figure 8.