From US$19 per person
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5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 15
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews
About this tour
Wilmington was designated as America's first-ever "World War II Heritage City", a proud title honoring the city's important role in the war and its success in preserving war sites. Wilmington became a major hub for shipbuilding, chemical manufacturing, and much more, often being nicknamed a "World War Boomtown." The city's downtown was an important place for soldiers and sailors to live before deployment overseas, and its major role in the war is rumored to have provoked the only German bombardment of the US mainland. These stories and more from the World War II homefront await you on the Wilmington World War II heritage tour.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: We meet outside of Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub in Downtown Wilmington. We do not meet at the battleship. We do not meet at the battleship. We do not meet at the battleship.
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Itinerary
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See sites related to Wilmington's WW2 era history, such as: The Hannah Block USO center: A refurbished USO center used to entertain American soldiers during the war. The Office of Price Administration: The group that coordinated rationing and price controls during the war Airplane tracking center: A former post office that, during the war, recorded and tracked airplane movements Acme Chemical Building: A chemical company building that utilized German prisoners of war for labor, and made many important wartime materials.(1 hr)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- Tour of Wilmington's World War II Heritage
Not included
- This tour does not grant access to the inside of the Battleship North Carolina.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Meeting point
- We meet outside of Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub in Downtown Wilmington. We do not meet at the battleship. We do not meet at the battleship. We do not meet at the battleship
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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