contact
The area code for Wilmington is 910.
The Time Warner Cable Store in Independence Mall has free internet kiosks set and, and free wifi access.
Internet access is available at Bella's Sweets & Spirits 19 Market St. Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC, +1 910 762-2777. Bella's Sweets & Spirits (http://www.world66.com/no...) is an Italian-style coffee bar that offers free wireless high speed internet access and allows use of their in house computers for a fee. Prices range from $1.25 to $6.75.
Do not go to the public library for internet access if you are not a New Hanover County resident. Library cards, required for internet access, are free for New Hanover County residents but non-residents must show ID and pay $30.00 a year for a library card (http://www.nhcgov.com/LIB/).
Additionally, there is a new Internet Cafe adjacent to the public parking lot below the Pier Arcade in Wrightsville Beach. This is at approximately Public Beach Access entrance 15.
The City of Wilmington also offers free wireless internet access in several areas of downtown. Citi Port Wireless Internet access is a free service provided by the city for citizens along Riverwalk, restaurants and businesses in central downtown. The service is accessible along the central part of Water Street and the foot of Market Street. (http://www.wilmingtonnc.g...)
tropical storms
Because Wilmington is on the coast, there is a possibility that a tropical storm system could affect the Wilmington area during hurricane season June 1 - November 30. Stay informed about any systems and be prepared if one is expected to make landfall in the area. For hurricane safety and preparation tips pick up a hurricane tracking map at a local grocery store.
pet health
Just in case a non-human companion needs medical treatment or to be boarded during your travels:
Coastal Carolina Animal Hospital
5650 Carolina Beach Rd., +1 910 792-9600.Needham Animal Hospital
1531 S 41st St., +1 910 799-2970.Wrightsville Beach Pet Hospital
6324 Oleander Dr., +1 910 397-7770.Banfield the Pet Hospital
4715 New Centre Dr, +1 910 796-0401