People choose where they live for hundreds of reasons. Being close to work, family, or education, top the list of why people buy a home in a specific location. Weather, affordability, and lifestyle are also important considerations in narrowing down the places home buyers opt to purchase. 

For those who are devoted 5K, 10K, or marathoners, water sports competitors including SUP and swim, and bike riders, the Cape Fear region offers year-round athletic challenges. Living in the Wilmington area means that a race, walk, or water sport is always just a short distance from your home base. Training is a pleasure at the numerous parks with walking/running paths and greenways.

Many of the Wilmington area's events are so popular that competitors register and travel from other state to participate. Race devotees living in Wilmington and the beaches have these races right at their doorstep.

An advantage of living in southeastern North Carolina are year-round weather conditions that ...

One of the best ways to get the feel of a new community or neighborhood is to pickup a local lifestyle magazine. If you have just moved to the Wilmington area, there are many magazines to get you up-to-speed on local personalities, business news, entertainment, arts events, and dining trends.

Thinking about relocating to Wilmington or one of the area's beautiful beach towns? Visit a handful of lifestyle magazines online, or snag a long distance subscription. Event calendars, stories about local attractions and cultural events, and profiles of business influencers will give you a great sense of what these communities offer.

Wilmington and the beaches offer a rich selection lifestyle magazines. Many of these are free. They can be found in the magazine racks at busy intersections, in shopping areas, and at the entry to most grocery stores.

All of Wilmington's lifestyle magazines maintain online editions. Many of the magazines offer out-of-state subscriptions, so people who are ...

Wilmingtonians don't need snow to get into the holiday spirit. Moderate temperatures - with just enough chill in the air to require scarves and boots - make Christmastime the perfect time to celebrate the season with an outdoor festival.

Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Wrightsville Beach offer two months' of holiday-themed fests to impress residents and visitors alike with Christmas decor, light shows, and even a visit from Santa Claus. Throw in a liberal dose of traditional Southern holiday spirit and November through December in Wilmington is a truly special time of year.


Riverfest
This year, Wilmington will be treated with an additional festival in November. Postponed because of Hurricane Florence, Riverfest is happening this weekend, on November 17 and 18. This annual favorite outdoor festival features a street fair, Arts & Crafts market, and festival food like turkey legs, waffle cones and popcorn. Fest goers will find an abundance of artists selling every ...

contributed by Tracy Draughon


The answer to a longer life might be as simple as going to see your favorite band live


We’re proud of our home here on the Southeastern Coast of North Carolina. Cape Fear residents are passionate about the lifestyle and bounty offered by the thriving communities of Wilmington and the beaches. Enriched by the remarkable selection of dining and entertainment, we are always ready to engage with our positive and upbeat community.

The natural beauty of the Greater Wilmington area is enhanced by the cultural scenes of food and entertainment... music being one of our biggest offerings! Live music in Wilmington NC enriches the community, and there is a wide variety of options for music lovers, from Blues to jazz, and piano bars to outdoor concert venues.

We all know the salt air is good for our health and it’s been confirmed that attending concerts regularly might help you live longer and improve your well-being, as well.

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