Wilmington: True Crime & Weird History
Quick Details
- Duration: 3–4 hours
- Location: 1101 Hill Street, Wilmington NC (Inside the gated area)
- Capacity: 8 riders
- Times: Varies, Check the Calendar
- Ages: 15+
- $85 per person
Warning: Some adult topics. This is not your grandma's history lesson.
About The Adventure
The stories your history teacher skipped. Explore Wilmington's most infamous crimes, bizarre legends, forgotten scandals, and strange local history as you explore Historic Downtown, Greenfield Lake, the Cargo District, and other unforgettable stops.
Triangle Adventures is expanding from the Raleigh area to Wilmington, with the official tour launch planned for March 2027. Meet your experienced guides at 1101 Hill Street, Wilmington, near the black metal gates and Triangle Adventures Garage area.
After check-in and a brief safety tutorial, we will do quick orientation rides so everyone feels comfortable on the bikes. From there, the group begins an easy ride on the Connector Bike Trail to Forest Hills, then toward Historic Downtown, Greenfield Lake, the Cargo District, and back to the starting point.
Along the way, expect stories about a radical social experiment gone wrong, unsolved murder mysteries, a local Civil War spy, local unsung heroes, and a few weird and wild surprises.
Triangle Adventures is expanding from the Raleigh area to Wilmington, with the official tour launch planned for March 2027. Meet your experienced guides at 1101 Hill Street, Wilmington, near the black metal gates and Triangle Adventures Garage area.
After check-in and a brief safety tutorial, we will do quick orientation rides so everyone feels comfortable on the bikes. From there, the group begins an easy ride on the Connector Bike Trail to Forest Hills, then toward Historic Downtown, Greenfield Lake, the Cargo District, and back to the starting point.
Along the way, expect stories about a radical social experiment gone wrong, unsolved murder mysteries, a local Civil War spy, local unsung heroes, and a few weird and wild surprises.
We provide a state-of-the-art pedal assisted e-bike with throttle, a clean disinfected helmet, neck warmer and gloves if needed, a bike bag for small belongings, bottled water, and a fun knowledgeable tour guide. Please bring comfortable clothes, closed-toe shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small backpack or fanny pack, photo ID, phone, and a smile.
This guided e-bike tour is approximately 13 miles long at a leisurely pace. The adventure lasts between 3-4 hours and includes plenty of breaks and photo opportunities. The bikes are motorized, so riders of many activity levels can enjoy the experience without doing the work of pedaling.
More Tour Details
Good for many fitness levels. No pedaling required. The e-bikes do the work for you.
What equipment is included?
Each participant receives a pedal-assisted Aventon e-bike and helmet. Neck warmers, gloves, a bike bag, and bottled water are also provided when needed.
What is the Wilmington tour group size and minimum age?
Groups are limited to 8 participants, and riders must be at least 15 years old.
What happens if it rains?
Tours generally take place in light rain or shine. If weather is inclement, Triangle Adventures will contact riders with alternate arrangements.
