Wilmington World War II History Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Wilmington was designated as America's first-ever "World War II Heritage City", a proud title honoring the city's important role in the war and its success in preserving war sites. Wilmington became a major hub for shipbuilding, chemical manufacturing, and much more, often being nicknamed a "World War Boomtown." The city's downtown was an important place for soldiers and sailors to live before deployment overseas, and its major role in the war is rumored to have provoked the only German bombardment of the US mainland. These stories and more from the World War II homefront await you on the Wilmington World War II heritage tour.
Inclusions
What's included
- Tour of Wilmington's World War II Heritage
What's not
- This tour does not grant access to the inside of the Battleship North Carolina.
Itinerary
See sites related to Wilmington's WW2 era history, such as: The Hannah Block USO center: A refurbished USO center used to entertain American soldiers during the war. The Office of Price Administration: The group that coordinated rationing and price controls during the war Airplane tracking center: A former post office that, during the war, recorded and tracked airplane movements Acme Chemical Building: A chemical company building that utilized German prisoners of war for labor, and made many important wartime materials.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet outside of Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub in Downtown Wilmington. We do not meet at the battleship. We do not meet at the battleship. We do not meet at the battleship.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Triangle Walking Tours: Greensboro
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
How it compares in Wilmington
- Its from-price is 67% below the median of the 62 experiences we list in Wilmington.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 35 of 62.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Wilmington
Wilmington is a historic port city on the Cape Fear River in North Carolina, with a brick riverfront, live oak-lined streets and beaches nearby.
Wilmington stands on the Cape Fear River in south-eastern North Carolina, a few kilometres from the Atlantic. Its historic district preserves streets of nineteenth-century houses shaded by live oaks, and a riverwalk runs along the waterfront past shops, cafés and docks. The Battleship North Carolina, a Second World War warship, is moored across the river as a museum.
Top-ranked sights in Wilmington: Battleship North Carolina, Airlie Gardens.
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