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Bellamy Mansion

503 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28402-1176
910-251-3700
Ranked #10 of 25 attractions in Wilmington
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Specialty Museums
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Texas
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171 reviews 171 reviews
Reviews in 75 cities Reviews in 75 cities
97 helpful votes 97 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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This mansion was beautiful. The tour shares the history of the house and wealthy owners. We enjoyed the property. More

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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

We did the self guided tour of property. The home is beautiful and big. However, some of the rooms were not furnished at all. I just think for the price of the tour, they could have done a little more with the home or lower the prices. It was cool learning the history of the home and I did enjoy... More

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Wisconsin
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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The house itself is worth the tour. At approximately 10,000 square feet the antebellum structure with it's massive columns and porches is magnificent. The view of the city from the fourth story belvidere (sp?) is breathtaking. Unfortunately, the day we stopped by there were no tour guides available and we ended up doing a self-guided tour with headsets. Which was... More

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See 8 more reviews by PennyAnn225 for Wilmington
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

wonderful big old house in wilmington. the tour guide really make the house come alive, worth a stop More

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Allentown, Pennsylvania
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012
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This home had a number of interesting quirks, such as a home for servants in the back and separate slave steps. It was obvious, however, that it has not been open long. The guide was very nice, but not very knowledgable. She made a lot of guesses about things and admitted most things are unknown. The home was poorly furnished... More

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Boise, ID
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68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012
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This house is not only grand and beautifully restored, but the story behind its construction, abandonment, capture, reclamation, decline, neglect, and ultimate resurrection is a thumbnail of the are's complex history in itself. Our tour guide was very enthusiastic and engaging. I recommend you go first thing in the morning when they open, while the guides are fresh and the... More

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Kure Beach, North Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

The Mansion was nice to see, though my husband and I went on a free day. I can honestly say that the admission price of $8 may be slightly high, but felt that the staff has been working on making drastic improvements to preserve the beauty of the home. If you really enjoy historical monuments, or need a rainy day... More

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Wilmington NC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Really enjoyed the Bellamy Mansion. To me it is amazing that the house is still standing after all these years in downtown Wilmington. You might want to call ahead to see who is giving the tours that day. They work with volunteers, so it's hit or miss. Wade or Lori seem to really know what they are talking about. More

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012
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What a treasuer to visit in downtown Wilmington, NC. The preservation society does a great job with keeping up with this beautiful place. We like to take out of town guests here to visit this place, very worthwhile. More

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012
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Beautiful restored mansion. Located downtown in the historic district it's close to lots of other attractions. If you enjoy touring old homes, you'll enjoy the Bellamy. More

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