GRiZMAS In July
GENERAL INFO
Is re-entry to the venue allowed once you’ve entered for the show?
No. Re-entry is not allowed.
Is there an age restriction?
No, this event is All Ages.
Are there any VIP options?
No, there will not be any GRiZ VIP programs available for this event.
Will there be a beach party?
Yes, the beach party is happening on Sunday at Carolina Beach! More details will follow from GRiZ channels.
ALLOWED/PROHIBITED ITEMS + MORE IMPORTANT INFO CAN BE FOUND HERE.
NEARBY LODGING & OFFSITE CAMPING
Campgrounds:
20 minute drive (9.4 miles)
28 minute drive (18 miles)
30 minute drive (17 miles)
Carolina Beach State Park Campground
32 minute drive (18 miles)
41 minute drive (31 miles)
51 minute drive (38 miles)
Lodging:
Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown
3 minutes (0.3 miles)
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
3 minutes (0.7 miles)
3 minutes (0.7 miles)
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
4 minutes drive (0.7 miles)
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
4 minutes drive (1.0 miles)
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 minutes (0.8 miles)
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
4 minutes (0.7 miles)
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
4 minutes (0.7 miles)
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 minutes (0.8 miles)
5 minutes drive (0.9 miles)
C.W. Worth House Bed and Breakfast
5 minutes (1.5 miles)
9 minutes (3.3 miles)
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wilmington, NC
9 minutes (4.9 miles)
10 minutes (3.7 miles)
Rodeway Inn & Suites Wilmington North
10 minutes (4.5 miles)
10 minutes (5.2 years)
Staybridge Suites Wilmington - Wrightsville Beach, an IHG Hotel
11 minutes (5.5 miles)
11 minutes (5.5 miles)
Comfort Suites Wilmington Near Downtown
11 minutes (5.6 miles)
Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
11 minutes (6.1 miles)
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
11 minutes (6.2 miles)
Holiday Inn Express Leland - Wilmington Area, an IHG Hotel
11 minutes (6.9 miles)
11 minutes (6.5 miles)
Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
11 minutes (6.4 miles)
Hampton Inn Wilmington-University Area/Smith Creek Station
12 minutes (6.3 miles)
Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites
13 minutes (7.0 miles)
13 minutes (4.5 miles)
Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington/Mayfaire, NC
15 minutes (8.2 miles)
Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center
15 minutes (8.3 miles)
Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Landfall
16 minutes (8.8 minutes)
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
16 minutes (9.0 miles)
Waterway Lodge by Carolina Retreats
16 minutes (9.4 miles)
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Wilmington Mayfaire
17 minutes (9.2 miles)
18 minutes (10.4 miles)
20 minutes (10.9 miles)
The Windstar Hotel at Carolina Beach
28 minutes (15.7 miles)
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
30 minutes (16 miles)
NEARBY AIRPORTS & DRIVE TIME
Wilmington International Airport 8min drive (3.6 miles)
Myrtle Beach International Airport 1hr 30 min (79 miles
Raleigh-Durham International Airport 2hr 26min drive (145 miles)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport 3hr 30min drive (214 miles)
NEAREST BIG CITIES
Wilmington, NC 15 minute drive (6 miles)
Myrtle Beach, SC 1hr 30 minutes (75 miles)
Fayetteville, NC 1hr 30min (80 miles)
Charlotte, NC 3hr 21min (200 miles)
THINGS TO DO IN WILMINGTON:
Eating/ Drinking
Shuckin' Shack a Carolina beach
Sunday-Thursday: 11am-10pm Friday-Saturday: 11am-Midnight
6A N. Lake Park Blvd
Carolina Beach
(910) 458-7380
Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
11:00am–10:00pm Daily
1211 South Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, North Carolina 28428
(910) 707-0049
The Fork 'N' Cork
Sun-Thur: 11:00AM - 10:00PM Fri-Sat: 11:00AM - 11:00PM
122 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 228-5247
End of Days Distillery
Open Wed-Sat 11am-9pm
Distillery with locally made gin, vodka, and rum!
815 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 399-1133
Edward Teach Brewery
Open Mon-Thurs 1pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am, Sunday 12pm-8pm
Blackbeard inspired brewery on 4th Street!
604 N 4th St., Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
(910) 523-5401
Flytrap Brewing
Open Mon-Thurs 3pm-10pm, Fri 3pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 1pm-8pm
Local brewery focused on American and Belgian ales!
319 Walnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 769-2881
Copper Penny ($$)
Open Mon-Sat 11am-9pm
Sandwiches, wings, burgers, and more.
Most popular restaurant in downtown!
109 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-1373
The Basics ($$)
Open Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-3pm
Locally sourced Southern cuisine. Delicious!
319 N. Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 343-1050
Manna ($$$)
Open Tues-Sat 5pm-10pm
New American cuisine, best cocktails in town!
123 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 763-5252
I Love NY Pizza ($)
Open Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am
Pizza by the slice or by the pie. Wilmington staple!
28 N. Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 762-7628
Savorez ($$)
Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 10am-2pm
Latin American fusion dishes with a spin!
402 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 833-8894
Daytime activities
Wrightsville Beach
Public beach access, paid parking March-Oct.
Various shops, restaurants within walking distance!
Carolina Beach
Public beach access, paid parking March-Oct.
Various shops, restaurants within walking distance!
Kure Beach
Public beach access, paid parking March-Oct.
Various shops, restaurants within walking distance!
Greenfield Lake Park
Free public park, picnic site, etc.
1739 Burnett Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28401
Long Leaf Park
Free public park, picnic site, etc.
314 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409
Museum of The Bizarre
Daily: 11:00AM - 8:00PM
201 South Water Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 399-2641
The Cameron Art Museum
Tuesday - Sunday: 10 AM-5 PM Thursdays: Open late until 9 PM
3201 South 17th Street
Wilmington, North Carolina 28412
(910) 395-5999
Cape Fear History Museum
Tuesday - Saturday 9AM-5PM Sunday 1PM-5PM
814 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 798-4370