Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Kure Beach

"Serving exquisite Thai-Vietnamese cuisine in a beautifully decorated environment, Indochine promises an authentic and unforgettable Asian dining experience. Take your taste buds on a culinary journey to the Far East as you savor the exotic flavors and ingredients found in each dish on the menu, from Vietnamese black peppercorn, ginger, and garlic to crushed basil, cilantro, and fresh mint. Accompanied by fragrant jasmine rice, entrées include a Happy Asian Medley of chicken, shrimp, beef, and scallops sautéed in a homemade soy sauce with ginger and garlic, grilled Salmon or mahi mahi with Asian fruit salsa and shrimp fried rice, and stir-fried steak in homemade soy-infused sauce with aromatic rice and vegetables."

"Serving up authentic Thai and Vietnamese cuisines, don’t miss a chance to dine al fresco in one of the oriental style huts by the koi pond, complete with water lillies, at Indochine. It’s a unique and special setting and has become quite the cult favorite among locals and visitors alike. Seriously, ever since we went to college at UNCW 10 years ago, this place has been popping almost nightly."

"The Cameron Art Museum, located at 3201 South 17th St., is one of Wilmington's cultural hubs, offering programs, exhibits and classes which aim to enrich lives through the arts. Check out the museum's exhibits, some that are on view for a limited time like Illumination, an exhibition of artist-made lanterns, demonstrating what light means to each artist personally through their style, content and choice of material. The exhibit will be viewable until Jan. 10."

"Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum highlights North Carolina’s rich artistic heritage. The museum boasts 15 galleries, displaying a unique blend of artwork from 18th century paintings to 20th century ceramics, decoys, sculptures and computer generated art. After viewing the renowned permanent collection and traveling exhibitions, visit the Museum Shop or stroll the 10-acre campus including the Civil War Battlefield and Sculpture Park."

"Selections from the museum's permanent collection of fine arts, decorative arts, and design by local, national, and international artists include a large number of works on paper by artists that include Mary Cassatt and Ando Hiroshige. Art from these collections is not on permanent display, but the works are presented in rotating themed exhibits. Collections are especially strong in works by North Carolina artists."

"Famed as the oldest museum in North Carolina, and established more than a century ago, the Cape Fear Museum is a fantastic first stop for visitors who are new to the area and who want to discover what the Cape Fear region is all about. Located in downtown Wilmington, this expansive museum has more than 52,000 artifacts that are found within distinct galleries which pay homage to unique chapters in Cape Fear’s story. Visitors can uncover 100 years of movie making history at the “Starring Cape Fear!"

"Stop by North Carolina's oldest history museum at 814 Market St. Visit the Giant Ground Sloth exhibit, which showcases a replica of a creature that lived up to 1.5 million years ago in the area now known as Wilmington. The sloth’s bones are made from the remains of one found near Randall Parkway in 1991."

"The historic public garden at 300 Airlie Road has a host of exhibits to offer visitors, including its seasonal native wildlife exhibit, which is filled with terrariums and an aquarium featuring some of the gardens native wildlife. Take a self-guided tour along the gardens to see seasonal blooms, live oaks, walking trails and historic structures. From June to October, visit the garden's 2,700-square foot butterfly house, which sees Butterflies native to North Carolina flying about."

"Visitors, and especially garden lovers, appreciate the beautiful scenery at these historical gardens that date back to 1886. The grounds are lush with azaleas, camellias, and the signature Airlie Oak, which is more than 400 years old. Guests can take a self-guided walking tour of the 67-acre estate to admire the formal gardens, historic buildings, sculptures, live oaks, pines, lakes, and diverse ecosystems that are habitats for a rich variety of wildlife."

"Historic Airlie Gardens encompasses 67 acres of beautiful Gilded Age gardens and lakes. Admire the azaleas, gaze at the camellias, and stand in the shade of the historic Airlie Oak tree, which dates back to 1545. Airlie Gardens is also home to the region’s first permanent butterfly house with some of nature’s most delicate, lovely and ephemeral creatures."

"We were a large group in a hurry, and they were extremely polite and accommodating. Food was super fast and very, very tasty."

"Tavern Lawn 1832 is a super laid back place to come in with your friends, particularly on a game night!. There are 9 Big Screen TV’s to from which you can enjoy the game, with a pack of popcorn if you require!. Grab your free bag of popcorn(Yes, you read that right. It is free) from the popcorn machine and lose yourself in the game and the cosy, classy ambience."

"No visit to Wilmington is complete without a visit to one of the city’s most prominent “museums,” the USS Battleship North Carolina. This former military vessel that earned an impressive 15 battle stars during World War II has been decommissioned and transformed into a unique museum, with a stately location on the edge of the downtown waterfront. Visitors can step aboard and enjoy a guided or self-guided tour through a series of “exhibits” which includes the ship’s spacious decks, intricate engine rooms, and interpretive plaques and exhibits that chronicle the USS North Carolina’s years of service."

"During World War II, the Battleship North Carolina earned 15 battle stars and became the first of 10 fast battleships to join American fleet. The ship, located at 1 Battleship Road N.E., serves as a memorial honoring the 11,000 North Carolinians of all branches of service who gave their lives in World War II. Explore nine levels of the ship from the main and secondary plotting rooms to the bridge during a guided tour to learn more about the ship and it's role in the war."

"As you walk the decks of the NORTH CAROLINA, imagine yourself at sea in 1942 searching the sky for enemy aircraft, anticipating what may happen next. Discover how this heroic Ship and brave crew fought in every major naval offensive in the Pacific of WWII. This is an historic adventure you don?"

"The Cameron Art Museum, located at 3201 South 17th St., is one of Wilmington's cultural hubs, offering programs, exhibits and classes which aim to enrich lives through the arts. Check out the museum's exhibits, some that are on view for a limited time like Illumination, an exhibition of artist-made lanterns, demonstrating what light means to each artist personally through their style, content and choice of material. The exhibit will be viewable until Jan. 10."

"Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum highlights North Carolina’s rich artistic heritage. The museum boasts 15 galleries, displaying a unique blend of artwork from 18th century paintings to 20th century ceramics, decoys, sculptures and computer generated art. After viewing the renowned permanent collection and traveling exhibitions, visit the Museum Shop or stroll the 10-acre campus including the Civil War Battlefield and Sculpture Park."

"Selections from the museum's permanent collection of fine arts, decorative arts, and design by local, national, and international artists include a large number of works on paper by artists that include Mary Cassatt and Ando Hiroshige. Art from these collections is not on permanent display, but the works are presented in rotating themed exhibits. Collections are especially strong in works by North Carolina artists."

"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."

"This rustic, modern, and funky tavern provides you and your partner with some live music (only on the weekends), snacks, and a wide variety of beer. Enjoy your beer or snack (or both) indoors or outdoors in this wood-accented environment. Also Located in downtown Wilmington, this is a wonderful place to have a great time with your significant other."

"Walk into the rustic vibes the place evokes with its vaulted wood ceilings, shiny and polished bars, and a variety of couches and chairs to lounge on as you enjoy the drink, bite and music. You will also be greeted by an amazing selection of wines and craft beers on offer; 250 in, fact!. It is a great place, loved by locals and visitors alike."

"Cozy up on a couch, whether it be indoors or on the outdoor patio, and indulge in some wine as well as some art. If artistic yet cozy surroundings is the kind of vibe you and your partner enjoy, Bottega Art & Wine has it all. In this eclectic environment, it would be difficult not to enjoy your time with your significant other."

"Set in the heart of the city, this Wilmington brewery started as a small home brewing operation, and is now serving Charlotte fresh pints in a laid-back and cozy taproom. They offer weekly brewing demonstrations and an on-site homebrew supply shop, to encourage your passion for craft creating. There are 15 drafts on tap, always rotating in new and exciting selections, and options for every need—take a pint, growler, crowler, or keg home with you or to the nearby beach."

"Starting out as a homebrew shop, it developed into a full-fledged brewery. Having attended UNC Asheville, the owners were in the thick of “Beer City USA” where their appreciation of craft beer was born. After touring some breweries in Europe and working at some facilities in Asheville, they decided to open their own place near the beach."

"For all things beer, Wilmington Brewing Company is the place to go!. Straight from the tank to your glass, WBC also hosts a home-brew supply store!. Built by Wilmington natives and located in the middle of Wilmington, owners John and Michelle Savard crafted their love for beer while in college at UNC Asheville."

"Only three local houses have survived since the colonial area, and the Burgwin-Wright House is the only one open for public tours. Built in 1770, the home features Georgian architecture, 18th- and 19th-century antiques and household goods, and a separate kitchen house furnished with period utensils. Guided tours are available, and the grounds can also be rented for private events."

"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."

"The Burgwin-Wright House is the third oldest house in Wilmington’s Historic District, dating back to 1770, and is the only colonial era house in the city open to the public."