Wilmington

Wilmington
Wilmington is a city in and the county seat of New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States.

Wilmingtonis aport cityand thecounty seatofNew Hanover Countyin coastal southeasternNorth Carolina,United States. It was settled by European Americans along theCape Fear River. Its historic downtown has a one-mile-long Riverwalk, originally developed as a tourist attraction, and in 2014 Wilmington's riverfront was named the "Best American Riverfront" by USA Today.It is minutes away from nearby beaches.The National Trust for Historic Preservationnamed Wilmington, North Carolina, as one of its 2008 Dozen Distinctive Destinations.

In 2003 the city was designated by the US Congress as a "Coast Guard City".It is the home port for theUSCGCDiligence, aUnited States Coast Guardmedium endurance cutter.The World War II battleshipUSSNorth Carolinais held as a war memorial; located across from the downtown port area, the ship is open to public tours. Other attractions include theCape Fear Museum, theWilmington HammerheadsUnited Soccer Leaguessoccer team. TheUniversity of North Carolina Wilmington(UNCW) provides a wide variety of programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and adult learners, in addition to cultural and sports events open to the community.

Wilmington is the home ofEUE Screen Gems Studios, the largest domestic television and movie production facility outside of California. "Dream Stage 10," the facility's newest sound stage, is the third-largest in the US. It houses the largest special-effects water tank in North America.

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