What a great store! Clean, organized and tons of product!…read moreNew and oldies. DVD's and VHS's available. Staff was helpful and not hovering. Would certainly come back if in the area again!

Plus if they do not got what you are looking for in their shop. They can get any adult item for…read moreyou. If you want privacy about what you buy and yet feel free to be yourself, I guarantee Chip's Video's is the place. You want to have some adult fun while on your way to the beach just call or come in to their store. Just say Zach sent you.

I love this store. Maybe because I'm an old-er hippie. Stop there every time I'm in Wilmington.read more

Photography by 3Spade7Star @3Spade7Star_photography…read moreJanuary 25, 2026 - Sunday The Black Cat Shoppe was on my to go see list in Wilmington to see if I could get on a historical tour in a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, they don't have historical tours but they do have tours on foot and it was not feasible for me to do after having a surgery on my hip & leg - still healing. So I browsed the store for a long period and had the most fun with using the coin operated crystal vending machine. For two quarters you can get one to three crystals with a turn of the knob on the machine. I was lucky to get three crystals several times. You don't know how many or what kind of crystals you will get, yet it is fun, and the crystals make a great gift to give to people. I got a lot of green aventurine crystals and crystals I usually would not select like dalmation jasper & a dull moonstone. It was a steal since most crystals are $1-3 each for the sizes I received of these crystals. Alyssa was very engaging and stellar in providing me information and generating more sales effortlessly - just by answering all my questions and showing me different rings stocked inside the ring display. She was delightful, memorable, and helped me select the perfect rings to wear on my index and third finger. I got 3 rings for $24.99. Other items I purchased was: money attraction incense & oudh resin in a glass bottle for incense, unique oracle cards with funny yes & no answers, stickers, a pamphlet detailing all the places where television series and movies were filmed at in Wilmington, North Carolina, and post cards. The postcards were only $1. I should have bought a book there that I thought I already had. The book is The Ghosts of Old Wilmington by John Hirchak. The book is signed by the writer. I had two ghost books about Wilmington but it was not that one. Yet it is another reason I should go back to The Black Cat Shoppe. I plan to come back here and go on their tours later in the future. This is a place I plan to visit again the next time I come to Wilmington, North Carolina.

An absolutely incredible and unique experience. This is the only Pachinko parlor in the USA. This…read moreestablishment has over 40 of the latest and greatest pachinko machines. These aren't the one's you grew up with... these have electric ball shooters, high definition LCD, and lights lights lights! Leo has done a wonderful thing by having established this one-of-a-kind place where someone like me, a pachinko enthusiast, can try out the latest machines and have a taste of what they have in Japan. Thank you for having the tenacity and drive to make this a wonderful "must-see" amusement device venue. YOU ROCK!

This was... interesting. I had no idea what Pachinko was all about but after reading the entry on…read moreAtlas Obscura https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/pachinko-world, I had to stop by. I spent about 15 minutes learning how pachinko works and then playing through $10 worth of pachinko balls. The object is to shoot the balls (basically ball bearings) so that they land in the right spot to win prizes. The moving parts are all behind glass so there's no danger but there are lots of flashing lights, ringing bells and interesting animations to keep you hooked. This was definitely unusual and I'm glad I made the stop at the only pachinko parlor in North America. [Review 18874 overall - 3359 in North Carolina - 2397 of 2022.]

I grew up taking figure skating lessons and competing but hadn't skated in 15+ years until this…read morepast weekend. My hometown had two arenas in it so it's been odd having so few in this part of the world. I was a little nervous going to Ice House, but excited to put on skates. A few cons, despite the 5 stars: ~ Their website says, "Masks are recommended for everyone; Especially for those that are not vaccinated." When we arrived, we were told we were fine without masks. COVID is not over and I feel like consistent messaging is important. ~Their rental skates are, for the most part, in pretty rough shape with visible tears. All that said, customer service was *awesome* overall and that earns 5 stars from me. I put on my first pair of skates, anxiously got on the ice, and realized my skate blades has no edges. Like I could only skid around in them and not stop. I decided to be a diva and ask if there was any chance of getting them sharpened. I explained that I'm a former skater and knew I was being a pain. The guy said the person who could sharpen had stepped away but that he'd find a sharper pair. Well, turns out none of them in my size were sharp, but he gave me a new pair that was a bit better and off I went, gripping the sides of the rink. About 10 minutes later, he came to the edge of the rink to find me and said, "We'll have a new pair for you in 5 minutes." WOW! New pair did the trick - once I had them on I could stop having a death grip on the edge and enjoy myself and felt pretty comfortable. I wasn't doing double-axels, but at least I was skating! Haha. Most importantly, they didn't make me feel like a difficult customer for asking for some extras. They were clear that they can't always accommodate, so your mileage may vary if you're also a diva. I'm excited to go back another time and in a region where ice rinks aren't super common, I'm thrilled to have this here.

Someone mentioned that the staff is rude and they were escorted out by a manager, and I hate to…read moretell you that's not true, lol. They might've had a bad experience or beef with one employee but every staff member here is very personable, polite and accommodating. They remembered my face the second time I went and even though there was no one at the skate rental window, when I found an employee they let me try a couple pairs before going out on the ice. The skates could definitely be in better condition and the ice was rough one of the days but if you go often enough that's why you buy your own pair and have patience while they refresh the ice after sessions. I have zero complains with this business and hope they stay in town for a long time!!

I found Christine Palmer Art Studio, i believe, through Charlotte Parent Magazine when my youngest…read moredaughter asked me for art classes. My daughter has been attending Christina's classes going on three months now and, although she has a natural knack for art, she has churned out two incredibly awesome paintings (see pics) by a 7-year-old. Christina is a very nice, polite and overall awesome person who will make you feel very welcome in her home studio. Her apartment, which doubles as the studio, is filled with some pretty amazing artwork. She is excellent with all the kids and they all like her back. She is very knowledgeable, talented and patient with the kids. You get 4 hours of class/hands-on class a month for $65 (there is also an annual materials fee of $70), how can you beat that?!?! She also offers adult classes but I've not attended those. She also puts out a gallery for her artists at Pentes Art Works which the kids all love and get very excited over. If you are looking for an awesome art teacher/class, I highly recommend giving Christina Palmer Art Studio a call.

Christina is a wonderful Art Teacher, she's taught my daughter different techniques to really…read moreimprove her talent. She's very kind and patient and my daughter can't wait for her lessons on Saturdays.

Thirsty Thursday is one of my favorite days of the week, and I head down to the Duck on most…read moreThursdays I find myself with a free evening. This past Thursday they had a selection of $3 beers, $4.00 Sake Bombs, $4.00 Red Bull bombs and my favorite is always the $5.00 ALL THINGS BEAM special. Mary always has good tunes playing when she is behind the bar.

Yes, it's a dive bar. Had the hamburger, not much flavor. Had a few (too many) gin & tonics. One…read moreof my G&Ts had a very slimy lime (was sick the next day), and there went the hamburger - revisit. Hubby had the tuna poke bowl over rice, he enjoyed it. Place has good vibes, but will never eat there, and will be more selective regarding slimy limes.

I attended a children's birthday party as an observer. An amazing place to burn off energy:…read moreswinging, climbing & bouncing! Sessions are timed so it doesn't get too crowded. There is even a ramp to the observation area so it is wheelchair accessible. Employees assist in certain areas, including the party room. There is a restricted area for only children 6 & under; every other area is multi-age. There is seating for observers, & even some massage chairs. Designated gripper socks must be purchased & worn, but of course can be used again for another visit.

This is such a wonderful place to get some energy out and welcome to all ages! They're always…read morechanging out Italian ice flavors for variety

Comfort Keepers was recommended by a friend who appreciated their services for her aging mother…read moreseveral years ago. When my 97 year old aunt, who has some dementia, moved in with me we needed a consistent caregiver several times a week. We feel so fortunate to have found someone who not only brings her competent skills and caring attitude, but provides joy and laughter. In addition to the necessary care, she brings poems or an inspiring story to share and she plays my aunts favorite game of Rummikub. We look forward to the days she's here and I'm a little jealous because they have so much fun. Comfort Keepers staff has been so very supportive and attentive to our needs. I know my aunt is getting quality care while enjoying our caregiver's company, and that's a blessing! Laura W 6/26/21

Comfort Keepers in Wilmington cares deeply about their clients and their caregivers. They take the…read moretime to create a plan of care, visit the client, and create the best situation possible. They also make sure caregivers are professional and dependable. Alyssa Kelly, owner, has been owner of the company since 2007. She takes the time to pick the best of the best. I've even met some of their home office employees and I really appreciated their kindness.

Got a cute Prince magnet here. They have lots of cool gifts and service is friendly. Prices are a…read morebit high but isn't everything these days?

I bought a hoodie, and 2 t-shirts while here on vacation! The clothes I got here were some of my…read morefavorites! I came to Wilmington for a One Tree Hill convention and there was definitely lots of merch options here at Top Toad. Everyone in here was also so kind!

I have learned that no two Plato's Closet's are the same…read more This one is not the cheapest, but the selection is absolutely jaw dropping. They have a whole section dedicated to Free People and most of the stuff is brand new. Every time I go here, I find amazing jewelry and amazing clothes and amazing bags.

I don't leave many reviews, unless service was terrible or service was outstanding. Guess which one…read moreyou're going to read? Walked into Platos Closet, which I've never been to before, in an attempt to sell five pairs of Under Armor sneakers that I wore once each. My wife told me I had to LOL I had the original boxes and it was obvious that all pairs were hardly ever worn. They looked like new. The girl at the front desk gave me an estimate of between $20-$23 for each, which quite honestly surprised me because I would gladly have taken $10-15 each. I originally spent around $80 for each pair 1-2 years ago. She explained that I'd have to leave them so they could be inspected and that I could return in half an hour. I returned and went over to another girl who handed me the estimate sheet which said $8.32. Quite honestly I was about to accept their offer of $8.32 for each pair of sneakers when the girl said, "no no no that's $8.32 for all 5 of the sneakers" LOL. So thats approximately $1.75 for each pair. I smiled and said, no thanks and left with my 5-pairs of Under Armors. I understand that these 2nd hand stores are in business to make $$$$$ but that's not only ridiculous but I felt extremely disrespected. I would rather donate these sneakers to Goodwill or give them to a local church than except their offer. Will never go back.