One afternoon/evening in Wilmington, NC - what to do?

In My Humble Opinion
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I’m heading out to my family’s beach house in NC next week for spring break. At the end of the week, I’ll be in Wilmington, NC for one afternoon/evening (Saturday, March 13), before I head back on Sunday.

So, what must I do? What should I try not to miss? What restaurant(s) should I check out. I’m staying downtown.

Any suggestions for that, or for other things to do that week that are in or around Cape Fear would be appreciated!

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I have been meaning to visit this place, I will probably go this year

http://www.capefearserpentarium.com/

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I was going to mention that! Lots and lots of rare, deadly poisonous snakes. I went a couple of years ago and enjoyed it (but I watched a couple of obviously phobic people leave in a rush, so it’s not for everyone)

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The battleship USS North Carolina is right downtown, if you’re into that sort of thing.