What a great venue! I was here for the Cucalorus Film Festival and they have a main screening…read moretheater, a small screening theater, and another space where they had the conferences. Technology was good. The filmmaker lounge had some mid-century furniture in it. Kinda funky and cool. Small snack bar. Beautiful space with lots of charm and history in downtown Wilmington.

My daughter and I went to see Rocky Horror Picture Show. I love Thalian Hall so much! It's a vibe…read morein itself. The play was incredible. All of the people working there were really nice, too. Lovely place!

What a great venue. Was prepared to be on the lawn as General admission but they have outdoor…read moretheater seats. You pick where you want to sit or if you want to be In the pit. I don't think there is a bad seat in the house and parking was close in a nearby area.

Robert Earl Keen show 8/16/2026 Absolute great sound,…read morevenue, beer/liqour sales variety, parking, tailgating, and staff courtesy- UNTIL- "City ordinance says we have to be done by 9:30". Then, basically, 'get the F out !' Then WHY start at 8PM ?!?! Why not 7, so a LEGENDARY Texas poet can put on a full show ?!?! ONE HOUR AND TEN MINUTES of awesome music, followed by "drink up, and gtfo !" Most of us in the crowd could absolutely hear it in REK's voice, he didn't like it either. Been a true Keen fan since '93, but will NEVER be gouged by "Gougefield F'way" again !

This was cool place to explore. Very welcoming and friendly staff and super entertaining place.read more

The Museum of the Bizarre is located in downtown Wilmington. The museum itself is on the smaller…read moreside, but the general admission price is just $3, and you can add on a mirror maze for $2 more. The museum has excellent air conditioning, which is a major plus on a hot day, as well as a clean restroom. Photos were only allowed in specific areas, but it wasn't entirely clear what you could photograph there, so I might have taken photos of things they didn't want me to take! While I usually like quirky museums, this one seemed too crowded, and the exhibits didn't appeal to me. This was a very quick stop that took under 30 minutes. Honestly, I found the building's history much more interesting than the museum itself. The original 1869 building was a naval stores warehouse used to store tar, turpentine, and pitch extracted from the area's pine forests. It stands today as the last remaining structure related to Wilmington's naval stores history. In 1925, the site was modified for heavy metal manufacturing. For almost a century, the Wilmington Iron Works Machine Shop operated here, where workers manufactured gears, engines, saw blades, structural doors, iron fences, and heavy steel parts for passing locomotives and steamboats. The ironworks finally closed in 2000, and the building housed a few different things before being saved from demolition and repurposed into a tourist attraction. I did attempt the mirror maze while I was there, and they thoughtfully have you wear plastic gloves so you don't leave fingerprints on the mirrors. I found the visual illusion incredibly disorienting and claustrophobic, so I would highly recommend skipping the maze add-on if you are sensitive to tight spaces or prone to panic attacks!

Great little neighborhood bar that also displays local art, jewelry, clothing,.... Beautiful large…read morebackyard to enjoy when the weather is nice. Owner and bartenders extremely friendly too!

Super fun games. Fair prices and kids actually won enough games to get more than tiny prizes…read more Super fun!

We came to walk the boardwalk and this was inviting and one of few things open at time so in I went…read morewith my 2 grown boys. The games are big and games look like a lot of fun. The young man working was nice and helpful.. told us easiest way is to put money into machine that gives you a card you slide to play the games.. no quarters.. big games take between 1-4 credits which I assume is one credit is .25? I got them both a $20 dollar card and they played for awhile anything from crane that picks up stuff to elaborate video games with headset that's interactive..very colorful and inviting.. kids of all ages and families playing together.. when your cards empty you can insert in a different machine to see how many tickets you have.. my sons decided to hold onto their cards for next time! Pretty cool arcade!

Fun fun!! Lots of games to try by yourself or with friends. Nice bartender and atmosphere. Not as…read morebusy as we expected (but I'm not complaining)! I really enjoy bar arcades (barcades??) so I will add this one to the list to revisit. Thanks for a good time!

Great vibes. A lot of Games. Is there a special drink menue with mixed drinks? Wasn't advertised…read moreanywhere if there was. If not, there should be a game themed mixed drink menue. That would be super cool.

A great museum to learn about the Wilmington railroad system. You can learn about how it got…read morestarted and also about the people that worked for the railroad. There were lots of model trains to view. The entrance fee was very reasonable..only 12 dollars for an adult ticket. The fact that it was just a block away from the hotel that I was staying at was a plus.

It's a very cool railroad museum. Located right in downtown Wilmington. They do have parking but…read moreonly a few spots. Cost is reasonable. Kids under 2 are free. They do add 3% to the price if you use a credit card. From what I can tell from their website, you can't purchase tickets in advance. Just have to purchase at the front desk. There are two parts, inside and outside. Outside has a train engine and a caboose. You can go inside both. These two don't take long to see. Inside has a lot more, including large running model train sets. Kids can interact with the train sets by pushing buttons to start trains, control bridges and other things on the set. There is also a play area where kids can put on different hats and vests, and play with train themed toys. The model train sets span two different rooms. There is also a museum section showing historic railroad items, including discussing the railroad history in the Cape Fear region. It's differently worth a visit. Kids will love it.

The Leland Cultural Arts Center is a great community gathering space, and a decent place to host an…read moreevent if your budget allows. I attended a "Meet the Candidates" night during election season and found the venue welcoming, clean, and fully appointed with all the needed electronics to host a presentation and candidate meet and greet. There's ample parking in the private lot, and clean restrooms. You can also wander the halls and view local artist's works.