THINGS TO DO

SPEND SUMMER IN

Safe Places: Robert Johnson

On view through August 1, 2021

Elizabeth Bradford: A House of One Room

On view through October 17, 2021

Youth and Adult Classes and Workshops

Virtual and In-Person

CAM Café

Lunch, Brunch, and Dinner with live music Thursdays and Saturdays

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THINGS TO DO

There is certainly no shortage of things to do in the Cape Fear Region. With the combination of festivals, concerts, art, culture, beautiful beaches, waterways, and mild climate, recreation is everywhere. Our region is known for its golf courses too, with many communities situated on or nearby these coveted green spaces. Staying active outside all year round with our mild climate is easy – so if golf, tennis, or even pickleball is your sport of choice, finding a group who plays year-round is easy too.

A favorite activity for many locals is a regular visit to the Cameron Art Museum. The Museum connects our community to art by offering a space to gather that promotes appreciation of art to all museum guests. Not only does the museum offer an array of exhibitions on view, they also offer classes and workshops, programs, events, and their own Cam Café Restaurant and Bar. Anne Brennan, Executive Director of the Cameron

Art Museum, invites guests to “Join us at the CAM Café for lunch, brunch and dinner with live music on Thursday nights and Saturday brunch. And the Café is open to the general public, no museum admission or membership required.” The museum is a wonderful place to spend the day and Brennan encourages community members to “Spend your summer with us at the Cameron Art Museum and explore our galleries and our outdoor ArtPark. The beautiful nature-inspired exhibitions include Robert Johnson’s ‘Safe Places’ and Elizabeth Bradford’s ‘A House of One Room’ and are on view all summer.” If you are interested in creating your own art, the museum offers in-person and virtual classes and workshops. Learning more about the area’s local history is enjoyed by many who reside and visit Wilmington. The immaculately preserved Bellamy Mansion, found in historic downtown Wilmington, offers tours to guests with a focus on sharing the history of the mansion and the community. Just a few blocks away from the Bellamy Mansion is the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens, which also offers tours of the historic home and holds special events. And if gardening is a favorite pastime, make sure to visit the New Hanover County Arboretum. The Arboretum offers acres of beautifully maintained gardens for visitors to admire during a casual stroll, a guided tour, event, class, and more. The arboretum gardens, which are maintained by NC Cooperative Extension and county staff alongside local volunteers, feature a Japanese garden, a children’s garden, and a trickling stream complementing one of the largest water gardens in North Carolina.

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