Close to UNCW,
Far From Ordinary
You're no ordinary student, and Wilmington, North Carolina, is no ordinary college town. This is where your coastal dreams come true and where adventures of every kind await around every corner.
Bike, Ride, or Drive
We perfectly place residents in a thriving community just steps from University of North Carolina Wilmington, endless entertainment, incredible food, and unmatched culture.
When you live here, your morning lecture, your afternoon lab, and your evening plans are all just minutes from your front door.
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Early-riser or a night owl? Type A or Type B? Nursing or Communications? No matter your personality, UNCOMMON Wilmington has the perfect spot for you.
10 min • Driving
Maven Coffee
Specialty curated coffees made available to you after each harvest.
7 min • Driving
Crossfire Axe Throwing
Premier axe throwing facility with safe axe throwing lanes.
3 min • Biking
Capt’n Bill’s Backyard Grill
Lively sports bar offering beers, burgers, and seafood.
11 min • Driving
Long Leaf Park
Wooded park with lighted baseball fields, tennis courts, and trails.
7 min • Driving
XIT Rooms
XIT Rooms provides all of the high-end escape room experiences you desire.
10 min • Driving
Go Shopping
Everything from Costco, to Gamestop, to vintage shopping, all nearby.
10 min • Driving
The Velvet Room
Wilmington's newest independent movie theater, showing recents and cult hits.
10 min • Driving
Dead Crow Comedy Room
Laid-back theater with shows by nationally touring & local comedians.
6 min • Driving
Breaktime Billiards
Breaktime Billiards is the largest poolhall in North Carolina.
6 min • Driving
TenPin Alley
The only center in Wilmington to offer synthetic lanes, perfect for parties.
7 min • Driving
Rack’m Darts & Billiards
Local mainstay with incredible billiards and dart games.
8 min • Driving
Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern
Hotspot for great drinks and incredible local concerts.
Explore Wilmington
A place of exploration, adventure, and creativity. UNCOMMON Wilmington connects you with all of the best businesses, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks to complement your University of North Carolina Wilmington experience.