
Located between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, this historic riverfront town has long been known as the “Port City of Progress and Pleasure.” Founded in 1739, Wilmington prospered during its early years as a major port and ship-building center. Wilmington today is one of the state's most delightful vacation and filmmaking destinations. Through diligent preservation efforts, buildings have been restored and maintained, creating one of the largest historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places.
The film business, and related television and commercial trades, has become big business in Wilmington. The movies "28 Days," "Domestic Disturbance" and "Black Knight" were filmed here, along with two popular teen-angst WB television series, "Dawson's Creek" and, now, "One Tree Hill."