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Please note: The aquarium is temporarily closed for construction until further notice. A gift shop and Discovery Bay is available at Independence Mall in Wilmington. Stunning exhibits of aquatic environment and wildlife connect you with the natural world. Explore marine life from salt marshes and…

Discover The Plant Outpost, a specialty plant shop nestled in Wilmington's Cargo District. Step inside and explore dozens of lush tropical plants, cacti, and rare finds - the perfect place to check off your plant wish list! What began as a tiny shipping container shop has flourished into a…

Enjoy some of the most fun you can have shopping for all things beachy! Discover all manner of sea creatures: from mermaids to turtles, porpoises, fish, sharks, dolphins, and more. Now three times the fun with their recently expansion to a second cottage full of treasures including adorable baby…

What really makes the Golden Gallery unique is the artists who, with one small exception, are all Goldens. Established in 1977 by Mary Ellen Golden as a brick and mortar gallery in historic downtown in the Cotton Exchange, they take great pride in their gallery, commitment to customer service and…

Discover this family-friendly, no-alcohol-allowed pier that gives kids of all ages the chance to see miles of coastline. You can seasonally walk along or fish off of the recently renovated 711 foot pier, as well as buy tackle, bait, rod and reel combos, or enjoy visiting the nearby seasonal…