Sharks Baseball Season
April 18, 2011 by Kim
Filed under Recreation and Sports
Tuesday, 05/31/2011 – Tuesday, 08/02/2011
Wilmington Sharks Baseball is back! Come out to Legion Stadium and enjoy a hot dog, a cold beer and a favorite summer pastime: baseball. The Wilmington Sharks have released their schedule for the 2011 season. The regular season starts on Tuesday, May 31st and runs through Tuesday, August 2nd. The league’s annual All-Star Fan Fest and All-Star Game will be on July 17th and 18th at the home of the Fayetteville Swamp Dogs.
The Wilmington Sharks will open their 2011 home schedule on Tuesday, May 31st hosting the Fayetteville Swamp Dogs. They will be home for 30 games this season including eight “Thirsty Thursdays”.
For more information call 910.343.5621 or visit the website for a full schedule.
Legion Sports Complex, Buck Hardee Field
2149 Carolina Beach Rd
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.wilmingtonsharks.com
Riverfront Farmer’s Market
April 2, 2011 by Kim
Filed under Cool Stuff
The Riverfront Farmers’ Market is a curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists and crafters. Opening Saturday, April 16th and going til December 17th the Farmer’s Market is a must-attend event!
The market is open every Saturday from 8am to 1pm.
Products include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheeses, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, legumes, pickled items, jams and jellies, wine, art, crafts and more.
This curbside market features local farmers, producers, artists, musicians and crafters. The market sometimes features live musical entertainment.
Call 910-538-6223 for more information.
Riverfront Park
00 Block N. Water Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
NC Battleship Memorial
April 2, 2011 by gary
Filed under Attractions
Known as The Immortal Showboat, the USS North Carolina survived every major pacific naval offensive of World War II and earned 15 battle stars. The USS North Carolina Battleship was brought to Wilmington, NC and the Cape Fear River in 1961 by the citizens of NC as a memorial to all the men and women who served in WWII.
The self-guided tour includes an orientation film, crew’s quarters, galley, sick bay, engine room, pilot house, guns, Kingfisher float plan and more. The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is open every day of the year, including all holidays, as the ship is a memorial.
Summer Hours: Open Every Day! (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day) are 8 am – 8 pm. EXCEPT Independence Day when the ship closes at 6:00 pm to prepare for fireworks. Winter Hours (After Labor Day weekend through Thursday prior to Memorial Day weekend) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, EXCEPT Christmas Day when the ship opens at noon. Admission is charged. 910-251-5797,
As you walk the decks of the NORTH CAROLINA, imagine yourself at sea in 1942 searching the sky for enemy aircraft, anticipating what may happen next. Discover how this heroic Ship and brave crew fought in every major naval offensive in the Pacific of WWII. This is an historic adventure you don’t want to miss! Hours: Open Every Day! Located at the junction of Highways 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River across from historic downtown Wilmington. Easily accessible from I-95 & I-40.
P. O. Box 480
#1 Battleship Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28402-0480
Phone: 910-251-5797 Fax: 910-251-5807
Website | Map | bb55.mktg@battleshipnc.com
Free Summer Golf!
April 1, 2011 by gary
Filed under Recreation and Sports
The best golf value at the coast is at The Winds Resort Beach Club!
With rates that include a full hot Southern Breakfast Buffet each day there is no better golf value around!
We’re talking free green fees for all Winds’ guests on a selection of top area courses FREE. All you pay in, addition to your regular lodging rates, is carts and tax.
FREE SUMMER GOLF – 6/01/2011 to 8/31/2011:
The best golf value at the coast!
We’re talking free green fees for all Winds’ guests on a selection of top area courses FREE. All you pay in, addition to your regular lodging rates, is carts and tax.
Courses to be announced – 2010 courses included: Brierwood, Carolina Shores, Palmetto Greens, Farmstead, Meadowlands
After 12:00: Carolina National, Eagles Nest, The Pearl East, The Pearl West, Sea Trail Maples, Sea Trail Byrd, Valley at Eastport
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Rates based on 4 golfers in a 2 bedroom/2 bath suite, 8 golfers if a 4 bedroom/4 bath Resort House or 2 golfers in a one bedroom/one bath Deluxe Room or one bedroom suite (when available).
To book this golf package please call the The Winds Golf Desk Toll Free: 800/334/3581 or Email: GolfDesk@TheWinds.com
“Its All About Golf At The Winds!”
The Winds Resort Beach Club offers golfers a choice of oceanfront suites overlooking palm trees, subtropical gardens and our breathtaking powder-sand island beach or, for groups, our spacious 4, 5 and 6 bedroom Resort Cottages.
All packages include a Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet and use of all of The Winds Amenities: Three Pools (one indoor), Garden Bar Restaurant and poolside oceanfront Tiki-Bar.
The Winds’ deserves its reputation for being “a golfer’s paradise”, boasting nearly 20 of the “Grand Strand’s” best courses within 8 miles, and close to 100 courses within 30 minutes drive. Golfers love our FREE Summer Golf Program!
