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There is something special about finding a shop that makes you want to linger, and at Fussy Mussy, the charm is in the details. Tucked into the welcoming surroundings of Lumina Station, this delightful children's boutique is filled with thoughtfully selected clothing, charming gifts and those extra-special finds that make childhood all the more magical.

At the northern tip of the island, Wild Dunes Resort offers an ideal setting for a solo escape. Just 30 minutes from historic Charleston, this oceanfront retreat is framed by the Atlantic on one side and the Intracoastal Waterway on the other, with all the pleasures of a coastal getaway close at hand. There's something liberating about travelling solo.

At the heart of Wilmington’s coastal lifestyle, Lumina Station is more than a shopping destination; it’s an experience designed to be savoured. Known as “The Shopping Village by the Beach,” this distinctive destination brings together an eclectic collection of locally owned boutiques, specialty retailers, acclaimed restaurants and lifestyle businesses in a beautifully landscaped setting.

Ozbey, Yilmaz Guver, and Idris Aksoy, Cugino Forno—Italian for “Cousin Oven”—was born from a shared love of food, family, and the authentic Neapolitan pizza traditions.

The holiday season is the perfect time to slow down, reconnect, and make memories, and Beau Rivage Golf & Resort offers a welcoming destination to do just that. Just a short drive from downtown Wilmington and Carolina Beach, this coastal retreat brings together comfortable accommodations, golf, pickleball, dining at The Veranda, and a calendar of festive events that make the season extra special.

For thriller lovers, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of turning one more page, chasing clues, and trying to solve the mystery before the final reveal. In Wilmington, that passion has found a home at Oktober Books, the city’s only bookstore dedicated to the genre. Founded by owner Ashley Alderson.

Blending athletic performance with a fashion-forward sensibility, The Rec Club is redefining what it means to dress for an active lifestyle in Wilmington. Located at Lumina Station, this thoughtfully curated retail destination brings a fresh perspective to golf, tennis, and pickleball, pairing performance-driven apparel with contemporary style and a distinctly social spirit.

For nearly 25 years, Oliver Clothing has been a fixture in Wilmington’s fashion scene, evolving with the times while staying true to its commitment to individuality, personal style, and thoughtfully curated fashion. At the helm, owner Kelly Amato brings a distinctive point of view to the boutique, blending timeless wardrobe staples with contemporary designers, unexpected details, and statement-making pieces that inspire customers to express their own sense of style.

At Pie Slayer, pie is anything but predictable. From a decadent chocolate-and-banana creation layered with brownie, roasted banana pastry cream, and marshmallow meringue to fall favorites that put a creative spin on seasonal classics, this Wilmington bakery is redefining what belongs in a pie crust. Co-owners Lauren Wright and Keala Yu built the business on a shared love of baking, a passion for bold flavor combinations, and the realization that pie deserved a spotlight of it