Wilmington hosts an annual IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina triathlon. Courtesy Wilmington and Beaches CVB
Nestled along the Cape Fear River, Wilmington, and its island beaches have hosted many diverse events filled with good times and record-breaking participation. Its welcoming year-round weather, breathtaking beaches, and bustling riverfront are fan favorites.
Wilmington and beaches at a Glance
- Hotel Rooms
- 8,000
- Hotel Tax Rate
- 13 percent
- Major Facilities
- Althea Gibson Tennis Complex features 24 lighted tennis courts
- nCino Sports Park has 11 full-size soccer fields
- Legion Sports Complex includes Jurgenson-Gabriel Field, Legion Back Field, Buck Hardee (Baseball) Field, Robert Shipp Pool, and four lighted tennis courts
- Olsen Park features five lighted baseball/softball fields, a volleyball court, and Miracle Field
- Convention Center
The Wilmington Convention Center has a 30,000-square-foot exhibit hall, a 12,000-square-foot ballroom, and more. The venue hosts sports such as cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, and weightlifting.
- Contact
Wilmington and Beaches CVB, wilmingtonandbeaches.com.
