The city of Wilmington was incorporated in 1739
and has a rich history as
a prosperous seaport.
• Where to Retire Magazine voted
Wilmington one of the
100 Best Retirement Towns
• CNN Money/Business listed
the area as one of the top ten
cities in the US for projected
real estate appreciation.
• Voted one of the top ten cities for chefs, Wilmington offers a host of restaurants and waterfront bistros with a variety of menus
to please any palate.
•Listed on the National Register for Historic Places, Thalian Hall is
an active cultural center
with film, theater and concerts
offered year round
Paddlewheel tours of the riverfront, or a trolley tour of the cobblestone streets lined with Victorian and Antebellum mansions run everyday.
Home to some of the most beautiful gardens in the south, Airlie Gardens, Orton Plantation, and Greenfield Lake delight with flora and fauna. Many annual events dot the calendar; the most famous of which is the North Carolina Azalea Festival. Later in the year there is Riverfest and the Old Wilmington by Candlelight Tour. Everyday is good for browsing the many art galleries, antique shops and boutiques lining the streets.
Wilmington International Airport is 15 minutes from Magnolia Greens and offers non-stop flights to New York, Philadelphia and Charlotte, among others.
New Hanover County Regional Medical Center provides state-of-the-art medical care and affiliate healthcare networks throughout New Hanover and Brunswick Counties.
