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Explore the dark side of Wilmington's history - from disturbing murders in dark alleys to a murder trial turned international spy controversy to deadly arson attacks and much more, this guided walking tour takes guests through the dark and disturbing side of Wilmington's history of true crime. Follow a professional historian guide through the disturbing side of history. All stories mentioned on this tour are true, verifiable historic events.

In 1898, North Carolina's government was overthrown by a white supremacist coup - the only successful coup d'état in American history. Wilmington saw the worst violence, with a horrific massacre terrorizing the city. This historian-guided tour seeks to educate and inform locals and visitors about this tragic and important part of American history.

Join us on a 90-minute action-packed adventure through America's largest living film set. See 100s of film locations, movie props, and set pieces from some of Wilmywood's biggest hits. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and if you ever want to work in this town again, you'll do it on cue! So discover the tour critics are calling "The Best Tour Ever In The Whole Wide World Ever Of Wilmywood" See locations for One Tree Hill, Iron Man 3, We're the Miller's, The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Crow, The Conjuring, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dawson's Creek, RJ Decker, Empire Records, A Walk To Remember, Blue Velvet, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Weekend At Bernie's, Black Dog, The Black Phone, Firestarter, and recent/current movies and TV shows being filmed here today. - 90-minute guided tour through Historic Wilmington's living film set - Discover famous film locations, past and present - Our Guides have worked on many of these productions - Ideal for Movie/TV enthusiasts (local and visiting) alike

"There is only One Tree Hill, and it's your home!" - Karen One Tree Hill lives on here in Wilmington, NC. In a collaboration with TRIC & FWB Charity Events, we are now offering E-Bike tours of the most famous One Tree Hill shooting sites around downtown Wilmington and beyond. After we meet, we move on to visit places like Brook Davis's house, Nathan's House, Clothes over Bros, the site of the Leyton Wedding, The Cracker Jack Table...and much more! Enjoy a guided tour through Wilmington on our effortless E-Bikes as we relive so many OTH moments together! This tour lasts about 4 hours and includes lunch and one or two beverage/bathroom stops! I will take pictures for the group throughout the tour, and share all photos through a google photos folder, and we may even have a couple props along with us to enhance the experience!

Journey into the depths of old Wilmington on an eerie and entertaining 90-minute adventure to some of historic Wilmington's most actively haunted homes and burial grounds. This are the number 1 rated, original, and only locally owned ghost walk, and, since 1999, have spooked over half a million guests on this Wilmington tour. Guides have an average of 7 years with our company, and are professional storytellers in full costume. Hear the most recent encounters, including ghostly appearances at recent tours. With over 28 haunted locations and a reputation for excellence, this tour is perfect for both locals and visitors seeking a thrilling experience in Wilmington's haunted past. - 90-minute guided tour of Wilmington’s most haunted sites - With 28 actively haunted locations (of which you visit 5 per tour), the tour varies nightly - Led by fully costumed professional storytellers who share chilling ghost tales.

Wilmington's original and only locally owned Haunted Pub Crawl since 1999. Explore Wilmington's dark history with fully costumed, professional storytellers & entertainers, on a 2.5-hour adventure to some of the historic districts most interesting & unusual haunted pubs. Venture into off-the-path & underground pubs and discover eerie tales of murder, mayhem, and debauchery that linger in the old Port City. Each stop is filled with ghostly legends and the chance to enjoy a drink or three (not included) as you soak in the atmosphere of Wilmington's nightlife. You must be 21 or older with a valid ID to attend. to attend. This Pub Crawl is a unique blend of dark, quirky history and a dash of entertainment! - 2.5-hour haunted pub crawl through Wilmington's local pubs - Guided tour revealing chilling tales of the city's history - Must be 21+ to participate; valid ID required - Limited group sizes; book early to secure your spot