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Downtown Wilmington
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 Getting around the Cape Fear area
Maps of Wilmington and the beaches of Southeastern North Carolina
 
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   Getting around Wilmington and the nearby towns of the Cape Fear region can be confusing for newcomers. And because our highway system hasn’t kept up with growth, traffic can sometimes be challenging.
    On these pages are some maps to help locate the most popular wedding and reception venues, as well as the main roads that connect them with the main hotel zones.
    Some key traffic tips to remember:
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  • The fastest route between Downtown Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach is U.S. 74: The Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway and Eastwood Road.
  • The main concentration of hotels and motels in Wilmington is on or near Market Street (U.S. 17 Business) between 23rd Street and College Road.
  • From I-40, the quickest route to Southport, Oak Island, Bald Head and other Brunswick County locations is the Outer Loop Freeway, I-140 West, which connects directly to U.S. 17 South.
  • From I-40 to Topsail Island, take the Outer Loop East to U.S. 17 North.
  • The Wrightsville Beach drawbridge opens every hour on the hour. Expect to wait 10 minutes on busy days.
Wilmington and the beaches
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Map by John Meyer. Copyright 2007 Cape Fear Images, Inc.

Getting here: Travel guide
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 		  The Cape Fear Coast region
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Map by John Meyer. Copyright 2007 Cape Fear Images, Inc.

Southport, Topsail and Brunswick
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Click here to see enlarged map of Brunswick County
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Climate chart
   When planning an outdoor wedding, it's useful to track average temperature and rainfall amounts from month to month. We have figures for your use.
Go to area climate chart.
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