Wilmington’s best local businesses

The 253 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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253 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants102 places · newest: Al's Burger Shack, Aug 2
• 02Beauty21 places · newest: Brows by Julie Lopez at Hot Stuff Studio, Aug 2
• 03Shopping13 places · newest: Leland Tobacco, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment15 places · newest: Compass Pointe Golf Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife20 places · newest: Backspin Social - Leland, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets11 places · newest: Milly's Ice Cream, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage9 places · newest: Port City Peddler, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness4 places · newest: BodyTherapy Massage & Spinal Flow, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture14 places · newest: City Ballet, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden21 places · newest: Custom Home Furniture Outlet, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts10 places · newest: Otto's Drum Shop, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods7 places · newest: Canady's Sport Center, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors3 places · newest: Northside Splash Pad, Aug 2

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Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity ReStore

  Services

  Nonprofit retailer selling donated furniture and home goods plus new paint.

  92 Dresser Ln (Leland) · brunswickcountyhabitat.org ↗

• Leland Pet Resort

  Pets

  Whether your pup needs to burn energy or your fluffball needs a spa day, Leland Pet Resort runs structured daycare with supervised play…

  9575 Ploof Rd SE (Leland) · lelandpetresort.com ↗

• Magnolia's Bed & Biscuit

  Pets

  Whether your dog or cat needs a play-filled day, a cushy stay, or a fresh trim, Magnolia's Bed & Biscuit delivers with luxury pet suites,…

  107 Village Rd NE (Leland) · magnoliasbedandbiscuit.com ↗

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