41: Our 10 Favorite Spring Things to Do in Wilmington

We're answering a few of the most common questions we get in our Instagram DMs. Lots of you are asking what to do during your bachelorette weekend in Wilmington. But even more of you are asking where in Wilmington you should live? What are the best areas of town? We're diving into the questions and giving you our honest answers. For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

We're covering some new spots in Wilmington that have opened in the past few months that should be on your list. From late night dessert spots to a new neighborhood bar and hang out, you'll want to check them out. Whether you're a longtime local looking for a new spot or new to Wilmington and searching for your new favorite to call your own - put these on the list. For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

We're sitting down with the co-owner of one of our favorite local coffee shops, Social Coffee Supply! Hear the origin story of Social, the road bumps to opening day, why their merch is just so cool and stay up to date on the fun events they have planned! Learn about the culture that Rachel and Gio have cultivated at the cafes - no wonder it's one of our favorite spots.  Follow Social Coffee Supply on Instagram: @socialcoffeesupply For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

The Best of Wilmington list is out and we're chatting about the local spots that made the list - and some who should have. Every year folks get to vote for who they think is best of Wilmington in 182 categories including shopping, dining, attractions and more. Find the full Best of Wilmington list from Wilmington magazine here. For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

Let's chat about all the things we're doing, have done and want to do this summer. Ranging from putt putt golf to night time LED paddle boarding and finding cocktails and mocktails to knock our socks off - we're sharing all of the things that made it onto our bucket list this summer. It's a great place to get ideas for the weekend or if your visiting and looking for something fun to do!For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

Let's chat mini vacations! Raleigh is the perfect spot if you're looking for a day trip or a quick mini vacay. It's 2 hours from Wilmington and there's lots to do! We ventured to Raleigh earlier in June and stayed at the gorgeous Heights House - a boutique hotel near downtown Raleigh. We share our take on the hotel and the details on what we did while we were in town. Find out more:@heightshousencFor more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

Ever wonder what do you if you get caught in a rip tide? Think you know what to do when you see lightning at the beach? Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue Captain Sam Proffitt sits down with us to talk all things ocean safety. Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue has 90+ guards and want to ensure swimmer and beach goer safety. Before you head to the beach this summer, brush up on all the tips and ways to keep yourself and your family safe on the beach and in the water. Helpful links:Wrightsville Beach Ocean RescueWBOR Instagram For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

In celebration of Amazon Prime's The Summer I Turned Pretty returning to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach aka "Cousins Beach," to film season three, we are revisiting a past What's Up Wilmington podcast episode. We deep dive into some of the filming spots for season one and season two and talk team Bonrad or team Jelly! Can you recognize the filming locales? This episode will put you in the mood for a TSITP rewatch in preparation for Season 3!For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

Spring has sprung and we're chatting all about our top 10 favorite things to do this spring. Enjoy spending time outdoors and at our favorite local spots before tourist season. From brunches to parks and pickleball - you'll want to bookmark these!Some of the spots mentioned in the ep:@brittsdonutscb@airliegardens@theeaglesdare@yogasaltwilmington@seaturtlehospital@lewisnurseryandfarms@riverfrontfarmers@thevinewilmington@ironcladgolf@truebluebutcherand_tableFor more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

It's been a whole year and 40 episodes! Thank you for listening and for following along on our adventure of What's Up Wilmington - the Podcast. One year ago we launched the podcast and today we're sharing our favorite memories and lessons learns from the past year! We can't wait for another great year together. Thank you for listening and for your support!For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington