Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Lighted wooden walkways, pocket parks, and markers shouwcase the Cape Fear River's history and natural beauty. More than 200 shops, restaurants, and attractions located nearby.

Eastern NC's largest zoo with more than 10 acres of exotic animals, including a white tiger, alligators, monkeys, a giraffe, and many more, in a forest-like environment.

View exhibits that interpret Wilmington's role in railroad history with indoor displays, artifacts and model train layouts. Climb aboard a steam locomotive, scale boxcar, and caboose. Visit the "hands on" children's Hall.

Narrated guided tours of EUE/Screen Gems Studios include a video presentation and a sound stage walking tour of projects currently in production. Affectionately referred to as "Hollywood East" or "Wilmywood", the Wilmington region ranks among the nation's top locations for film production. Since 1983,more than 400 projects have filmed in this region.

Scheduled to Open Fall 2010 The 107,000 square foot convention center will consist of: 12,000 sq. ft. grand ballroom that can be subdivided into up to 6 separate rooms 30,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space Includes full A/V, sound systems, lighting controls, concessions and Internet 30-foot clear span ceiling Drive-on floor suited for large tractor trailers 6,150 sq. ft. of board room/meeting space 3 meeting rooms (550 sq. ft. each) Can be made into 1, 2 or 3 rooms 1,650 gross sq. ft. 1 meeting/show coordinator room (600 sq. ft.) 3 meeting rooms (1,150 sq. ft. each) Can be made into 1, 2 or 3 rooms 3,450 gross sq. ft. 1 dedicated meeting room (550 sq. ft.) All rooms equipped with A/V services, lighting controls, Internet and sound systems 15,000+ sq. ft. of pre-function space Full-service banquet kitchen Covered outdoor seating/gathering area with spectacular views overlooking the Cape Fear River 11,000 sq. ft. green space for use with outdoor events such as weddings 581-space parking deck immediately adjacent to the facility

Located across the street from the Hilton Hotel.

Come visit dynamic UNCW, ranked among the top 10 public regional master's universities in the south. UNCW offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in an interactive learning environment featuring stately buildings and gardens.

A "hands -on learning through play" center for exploration, creating, and discovering interactive play stations and stimulate children's imagination, curiosity, and innate love of learning.