Wilmington, North Carolina is featured in Coastal Living magazine's May 2009 issue as one of 18 "Coastal Dream Towns." For readers who dream of living on the shore, Coastal Living makes those dreams a little closer with their list of the best places to live-in every region, for every budget.

Touted as a "Cultural Gem," Wilmington's "allure factors" include its revitalized Downtown, Riverwalk, and lively performing arts scene. The region's film industry also receives a nod, citing film festivals and EUE/Screen Gems Studios' new soundstage that will soon house the largest water tank outside California.

"It is an honor to be recognized as a cultural gem by Coastal Living, a respected and high-profile lifestyle magazine," states Kim Hufham, President/CEO of the New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority. "We are delighted that Wilmington, North Carolina is receiving a spotlight as one of the magazine's ‘Coastal Dream Towns'."

Experience for yourself the allure of Wilmington & North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast, as featured in the May 2009 issue of Coastal Living magazine's ‘Coastal Dream Towns' section. For a free Visitors Guide to Wilmington & North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast, please call 1-866-266-9690 or visit http://www.gocapefearcoast.com/. In 2008, Wilmington, NC's Cape Fear Coast was designated as Dozen Distinctive Destination® by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.    

A national magazine that celebrates life along the coast, Coastal Living (http://www.coastalliving.com/) is the source of inspiration and information for people who live or dream of living a coastal lifestyle. Marking 12 years of publication in 2009, Coastal Living serves a total audience of 3.5 million. Coastal Living is published by a subsidiary of Birmingham, Alabama-based Southern Progress Corporation.

The New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority d/b/a Wilmington/Cape Fear Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization of New Hanover County that stimulates economic development through the promotion of travel and tourism.

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