What better way to be greeted after a long flight! A vintage London taxi and a sharply dressed driver will be waiting for you or your special guest the moment the plane touches down. We also collect luggage and hold a customized message in the lobby. Because our vehicles and our drivers are always very well presented, you can be sure that the first impressions of Wilmington and the Cape Fear region is an immediate delight! We offer direct transport to hotels, B&B’s or residential locations, as well as guided tours of the area. It is the ideal experience for business travelers, film industry professionals and special guests of all kinds! Surprise someone with an experience they will never forget, book our ILM chauffeur service today!

Up to 8 girls (any age) can enjoy this spectacular treatment never to be forgotten!  The salon is fully dedicated to the party only.  Each princess will receive a cupcake and the group can look forward to pizza and soft drinks. We will polish nails (with colors approved by mom), we can provide up’dos (must come with clean, dry hair) and makeup (mother approved).  The “Princess in honor” gets a tiara, more pampering and attention.

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Explore and uncover landmarks and history while you ride at your own pace! Our self-guided tours are designed for those groups who want to strike out on their own without the constraints of a group tour. Our tours are safe and easy and include your choice of bicycle, a route map, points of interest and history, helmet and lock. Time: 1-3 hours.

Smithville Horse-N-Buggy, a local, family-owned business, offers carriage rides and hay rides by reservation. The carriage is a beautiful Victorian style and is often pulled by a strong but gentle Belgian named Sally Jane. Another member of the family is a Percheron named JoJo. The carriage ride, the transportation of choice for the First Friday Gallery Walks in Southport, is available for celebrating graduations, birthdays, Valentine’s Day or any special occasion — or just because it’s a beautiful way to see Southport.

Have you ever dreamed of flying? Skydive Coastal Carolinas, a member of the United States Parachute Association, can make that dream come true. There are several options available. A tandem jump allows the first-time jumper to experience freefall from approximately 2 miles in the sky with the use of a parachute harness built for two people. This type of jump, accomplished with a certified tandem instructor, allows you toenjoy the free fall and canopy ride with a minimum of ground training. As a tandem student you will be required to complete a brief ground class, usually 30 minutes. Instruction includes an overview of the jump process, climbing to altitude, exit, opening, canopy control and landing, and proper function and use of sport skydiving gear. There is even a videographer available to record the experience for you. There is skydiving instruction available to train you for Accelerated Free Fall as well. Experienced, qualified jumpers can participate in beach jumps and night jumps.

Relax and experience the quiet power of the winds aboard sailing vessel Kelly Allen, a 37-foot O’Day center cockpit sloop. Sail the Atlantic Ocean, the Cape Fear River and the Intracoastal Waterway. Captain Bob Griffith is licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard, and sails are available year round, weather and tide permitting. Give Captain Bob a call to schedule your cruise. There is a minimum of two and a maximum of six passengers.

Dressed in period costume and riding in a surrey pulled by a mule, local historian Katie Stewart offers tours of historic Southport. She tells tales of the town’s history, many with basis in fact. Interesting facts about pirates, blockade-runners and Colonial settlers figure prominently in her stories. Also offered are lantern-led Ghost Walks. Dressed in an antebellum mourning gown and carrying an oil lantern, Katie will regale you with local legends of the night while you tour the Old Smithville Burying Grounds and skirt the Old Brunswick Jail. Specialty tours are available upon request, and group rates are available for organizations, clubs, schools and larger family reunions. To inquire about dates and times or to plan a tour, call Old South Tour and Carriage Company at the above number.

On July 4, 2011, the Maritime Museum opened the doors at its new location after months of construction, reconstruction and loving volunteer effort. With double the space of the old museum and a raised, open beam ceiling that resembles a ship’s hull turned upside down, the museum has the feel of maritime history. In addition to the display area that houses more than 2,000 original artifacts and Southport memorabilia and a gift shop, there is a classroom, offices and a library. The layout of the display room has a circular flow design that takes you through exhibits of maritime life from the time of the American Indians to the present and includes a pirate exhibit and WWI and WWII exhibits as well as interactive exhibits such as steering a ship’s wheel and tying nautical knots. The museum is slated to be designated the bockade-runner museum for the state.

Shaded by centuries-old live oaks and aflame with color in spring, this is a park to savor.  A place in which to drink in the spirit of old Smithville. The walls and entrances that embrace The Grove were constructed of ballast stones used in ships more than 100 years ago. Set back among the oaks, stately Franklin Square Gallery was once a schoolhouse and then City Hall and now is an art gallery displaying art in several media. The park is a place to indulge in local legend by taking a drink of well water from the old pump that is sure to take you back to a simpler time.