Tour the WWII-era battleship anchored across from downtown.
Explore the city's craft brewery scene and lively pubs, nightclubs and plethora of shopping locations all located within walking distance of the venue.
Stroll the scenic 1.75-mile boardwalk along the Cape Fear River, lined with shops and restaurants. Conveniently located one block from the venue!
Visit the oldest, largest historic site in downtown.
A short drive away, offering 67 acres of walking paths.
Tree Hill High: Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) downtown campus.
The Rivercourt: Formerly located behind Screen Gems Studios, but often moved or recreated; the downtown riverwalk area is a popular spot for fans.
Karen’s Cafe: Port City Java on N. Front Street.
TRIC Bar/Club: 1121 S. Front St (FWB Charity Events).
Naley Bench: Located at the Wilmington Riverwalk, specifically at the foot of {Link: Nun Street https://cfcc.edu/one-tree-hill/}.
Character Homes: Many, including Lucas Scott's house (1829 Wrightsville Ave) and Brooke Davis' house (2314 Tattersalls Dr), are in residential neighborhoods around town.
Gymnasium: Schwartz Center at Cape Fear Community Colleg
Dawson & Jen’s Houses (6424 Head Road): Located near the intersection of Head Road and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Capeside High (UNCW): The campus of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington served as the high school.
The Icehouse / Dockside Restaurant: Located in Wrightsville Beach (2 Causeway Dr).
Joey’s Dockside / Marina: Located at 6424 Head Road, Wilmington.
Screen Play Video (Downtown): Located on N. Front Street in downtown Wilmington.
The Riverwalk (Downtown): Scene of the iconic season 2 premiere kiss on the swing set.
Airlie Gardens: Frequently used for various outdoor scenes.
Hell's Kitchen: Downtown bar frequented by the characters.
For seasons 1-3, this link provides Episode recaps and local places where it was filmed! A treat if you were a TSITP fan!
https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/the-summer-i-turned-pretty-a-wilmington-guide-to-cousins-beach/