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Battleship NORTH CAROLINA


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 25 attractions in Wilmington
Traveler Description: As you walk the decks of the NORTH CAROLINA, imagine yourself in the South Pacific during WWII searching the sky for enemy aircraft, anticipating what more »
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Attraction type: Ship, Museum
Address: # 1 Battleship Rd
PO Box 480 Wilmington, NC 28402
Tel: 910-251-5797
Fax: 910-251-5807

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5 of 5 stars
richmond3700   54 contributions
Richmond, Virginia
Oct 19, 2009

My wife and I spend over 2 hours on the self guided tour and enjoyed every minute of it. It’s hard to imagine those guys living on the ship with the cramped quarters. Hats off to them and a big thank you!!! There is a lot of walking and going up and down stairs but is worth every step you... more

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5 of 5 stars
BuckeyeMike007   6 contributions
Johnstown, Ohio
Oct 8, 2009

We stumbled across the Battleship North Carolina after driving South from Topsail Island one day, and it ended up being one of the highlights from our vacation. The battleship was HUGE and pretty much every inch of it, inside and out, was available to tour. Seeing where our brave soldiers slept, ate and even did laundry was really neat. It... more

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5 of 5 stars
doeeyesNc   7 contributions
NC
Sep 7, 2009

For the enthusiast, allow three or four hours per walk through and/or plan a few trips to take it all in. It's mind boggling to see the technology and engineering that went into building this and chilling to be in the presence of such history where unforgettable memories were made. This is an amazing attraction that revives the American spirit.... more

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5 of 5 stars
TeddyC52   3 contributions
Holly Springs, NC
Aug 24, 2009

The Battleship North Carolina literally overwhelms the senses. The size, history and sheer beauty of this behemoth is mind boggling. Don't miss it. more

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5 of 5 stars
MysticMayr   1 contribution
Warrenton, Virginia
Aug 21, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This is an awesome destination for everyone, both young and old. I am currently planning my third trip there, to take my great-nephew to see this wonderful American treasure. My parents first took me there in the early 1970s during a family vacation. It was one of those experiences I would never forget. I returned 20 years later with my... more

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5 of 5 stars
MarlaB   32 contributions
Hartland, Michigan
Aug 5, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Visiting the North Carolina Battleship was a real eye opener for me. At first I just went because it was the one thing my husband really wanted to do. He went with me everywhere else tha weekend so I thought I'd just make the best of it. Well it turned out to be a better experience that I had thought.... more

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5 of 5 stars
jaymeg1926   5 contributions
Quantico
Jul 31, 2009

We had a lot of fun exploring this massive ship. The turrets were a lot of fun to see and speaking to a Vet who served 3 years during wartime added to the experience. It is definetly worth the time and money. Even my 19 month old had a great time looking and touching everything. Make sure you throw some... more

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5 of 5 stars
gsquaredUrbana_IL   42 contributions
Urbana, Illinois
Jul 21, 2009

My husband & I spent 2.5 hrs touring the battleship. The self-guided tour was well marked. Lots of stairs & ladders to climb. more

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5 of 5 stars
irenethebean   11 contributions
Twentynine Palms, California
Jul 18, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

So I was wondering how walking around an old ship would be worth the time and $. I am so glad we did it. It was really warm inside which took away from the enjoyment factor, but reminded me of the sacrifices our men gave for freedom. At one part it read that the guys working in the laundry section... more

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4 of 5 stars
mcb7099   7 contributions
Hilliard, OH
Jul 1, 2009

This is the second time I have been to the USS North Carolina. The last time I was a teenager 20+ years ago and now I brought my son and wife to tour this historic vessel. It is a self-guided tour with clearly marked arrows. It is very interesting with a descriptive sign for each area including memory quotes from... more

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Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Address

# 1 Battleship Rd, PO Box 480, Wilmington, NC 28402
Tel: 910-251-5797 Fax: 910-251-5807