Wrightsville Smoke Shop

Wrightsville Smoke Shop has been part of Wilmington since 1964, and that kind of staying power says something. Ask anyone who shops here and the first thing they mention is the selection. This is a real headshop, stocked deep with tobacco pipes, glass pipes, water pipes, and vapes, plus the kind of finds that keep people coming back. One regular pointed out it's one of the only spots in town to reliably grab hemp wraps.

If they don't have what you're after on the day, the word around Wilmington is they'll usually have it in a couple of days. The staff are a big part of the draw. Mo comes up by name more than once, and people talk about being remembered after a single visit a month earlier. That personal touch matters.

"Everyone here is always nice and personable," is how one local put it, and the atmosphere gets described as clean and nice smelling, which is more than you can say for a lot of shops. On top of the smoke shop staples, they keep drinks and snacks stocked too, and folks appreciate the fair prices across the board. The shop sits right off the highway and is easy to spot, and it keeps its doors open 24 hours. That said, a couple of people have mentioned catching the doors locked even with the open sign lit, so if you want the full experience and the best service, the advice from regulars is to swing by during the daytime.

With a solid four-plus star reputation earned over decades, Wrightsville Smoke Shop has become a genuine local favorite. As one satisfied regular summed it up: "Best smoke shop around!"