April 19, Wilmington, NC

April 19

Took a side trip to Wilmington and stayed at George's restaurant which was a free dock and dine.  I could get use to this. The security of being tied up to a dock and eating out at night is a treat!
We caught the trolley and enjoyed seeing the historic town and drove by the beautiful Bellamy Mansion Museum.  This stunning antebellum Greek revival and Italianate estate was largely built by black freedmen and slaves, some of whom were subsequently granted their freedom on the home's front stairs.  We ate at George's and enjoyed the great service and fantastic food.  Fun day!

Bellamy Mansion Museum

USS North Carolina, a WW II 728 foot battleship in the background.
Credited with 15 battle stars, this ship honors more than 10,000 North Carolina men and women
who died defending America's freedom.

Old Cotton Exchange Building is now a trendy market place.

Wilmington Historic district with brick streets.

Note the rooster on the steeple.

Wilmington river walk on Cape Fear River with tons of restaurants and shops.

The currents were swift in Cape Fear River.