Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Kure Beach

"If you’re out and about, and not in need of a place to sit down, check out Apple Annie’s. This bakery is a long-time local favorite that specializes in all sorts of cookies, cakes, pastries, cheesecakes, pies, bread, etc. Their Forum location has a little area to sit down in, but their Kerr Avenue branch does not."

"Yelp users rank The Peppered Cupcake as the #1 place to eat in Wilmington NC. Not just the #1 bakery but the #1 overall restaurant. That is mighty high praise. All cupcakes are made from scratch but the philosophy here is to push the boundaries of what is considered a cupcake."

"This place wowed us with their really creative cupcake flavors, I walked in and wish I could've tried every one. We got the rose water and black velvet...."

"We stopped at the Bellamy Mansion, Custom House, DeRossett House, Thalian Hall, and more. We learned so much about the city during the war. The National Register Historic District spans more than 230 blocks–one of the largest in the country. Wilmington was the last major open port of the Confederacy, and after its fall in 1865, the war soon ended."

"Include one of Wilmington’s historic houses, such as the Burgwin-Wright House (colonial era), Latimer House (Victorian era) or Bellamy Mansion (antebellum mansion). Check out the antique shops in downtown’s central business district and along the Castle Street Arts & Antique district."

"One of Wilmington’s newest attractions is the Expo 216 – a two-story art space that’s found along Front Street, and which features more than 5,000’ square feet of gallery space. The interior of the museum features commissioned artworks, media loops, and informational panels which outline the various environmental and social issues that are distinctly highlighted every 10 months or so. The end result is a cumulative experience, where global issues and regional artistic talents are effortlessly intertwined."

"At The Forum, charming boutiques sit side-by-side with fine dining, sidewalk bistros and gourmet cafes. Shoppers can choose from a wide array of gifts, womens’ fashions, jewelry, antiques, imported furniture, handmade papers and gourmet foods. When the shopping is done, they can relax with an exquisite meal served al fresco under The Forum’s copper-roofed dome, or simply enjoy cappuccino and chocolates in an intimate cafe accented with original art and sculpture."

"Chandler’s Wharf is an upscale shopping and dining complex with ample free parking. All businesses are locally owned and operated and are strongly partonized by the local population. https://www.wilmingtondowntown.com/go/chandlers-wharf"

"Come in, shop, leave happy; but before you go make sure to check out our food court with everything you can think of to choose from!. https://www.shopindependencemall.com/en.html"