5 Places All "One Tree Hill" Fans Need To Visit In Wilmington, North Carolina | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

5 Places All "One Tree Hill" Fans Need To Visit In Wilmington, North Carolina

199
5 Places All "One Tree Hill" Fans Need To Visit In Wilmington, North Carolina
Shelby Klakulak

Wilmington, North Carolina is one of the most peaceful places on Earth. It's clean, absolutely beautiful and full of the nicest people in the United States. And if that's not enough to get you to visit there, it is also home to the CW's hit teen drama, "One Tree Hill." All nine seasons were filmed in Wilmington and many of the filming locations are still available for fans to visit. Here are five places that are essential for "One Tree Hill" fans to visit.

1. The "Naley" bench.

You know that scene where it's the first time Haley James tutors Nathan Scott? We all know that he's just trying to screw with his half-brother, Lucas, by getting close to his best friend. But then Nathan pulls out a Cracker Jack box, finds a bracelet and slips it on Haley's wrist, all while muttering the words "Don't say I never gave you anything." Iconic. Life changing. That was the most that I'm sure all of us "One Tree Hill" fans fell in love with Nathan Scott.

Luckily for us, you can still visit the bench where that scene took place. It is right on the dock and right behind the Downtown visitor's center. It is hard to miss because the entire thing is covered in sharpie graffiti from other fans! (P.S. Rumor has it, James Lafferty visits the Naley bench every time he's in Wilmington and checks out the messages fans have left!)

2. The bridge from the opening credits.

"I don't wanna be anything other than what I've been tryna be lately..." We all know the song and if you're lucky, some of the neighboring houses will be blaring that song for you as you cross the bridge. The bridge is known as the 6th Street Bridge around Wilmington and is located smack dab in the middle of a residential area. Like the Naley bench, the bridge is covered in written quotes and messages from the show.

3. The River Court.

The River Court was one of the most important places in the show. Unfortunately, the court no longer exists because it was torn down a couple of months after the series wrapped. However, you can still visit the site where the river court used to be. It is located at the USS North Carolina Battleship.

4. Brooke Davis' house.

"The Girl Behind The Red Door." Sound familiar? Brooke Davis' house (red door and all) is one of the most popular filming locations in Wilmington. It is located at 2341 Tattersalls Dr. It is private property, but the owners still allow people to take pictures. The only thing they ask is that you take pictures from the sidewalk. When a OTH convention is in town, the owners usually have a cooler full of water bottles and/or a lemonade stand set up for fans. Southern hospitality at its finest!

5. Karen's Cafe/Clothes Over Bros.

From season one to season four (and then season nine where it made a comeback!) the corner of Front and Grace was home to Karen's Cafe. Then from season five to season nine, it was Brooke's clothing store, Clothes Over Bros. Right now this location is a Port City Java. However, Port City Java occasionally morphs into Karen's Cafe for OTH fans!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Adulting

18 Things I Want To Do Now That I'm 18

I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

1512
Happy Birthday Cake

For the entirety of my high school career, I was always seen as the goody-two-shoes. I never got in trouble with a teacher, I kept stellar grades, and when I wasn't doing extracurricular activities, I was at home studying. Even when I did go out, it was usually with a bunch of fellow band geeks. The night would end before 11:00 PM and the only controversial activity would be a fight based on who unfairly won a round of Apples-to-Apples when someone else clearly had a better card (I promise I'm not still holding a grudge).

Now that I'm officially an adult, I want to pursue some new things. I want to experience life in a way that I never allowed myself to do prior to entering college. These are the years that I'm supposed to embark on a journey of self-discovery, so what better way to do that than to create a bucket list?

Keep Reading... Show less
Featured

10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics

The holiday classics that shaped my life

914
Flickr

The holiday season is full of stress, debt, and forced conversation. While we rush through the month of December, it's important to take a step back and enjoy the moments before they're gone. Most families love to watch Christmas movies, but these beloved films provide more than entertainment. Here are 10 life lessons that I've learned from the holiday classics we watch every year.

Keep Reading... Show less
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

200094
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading... Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

20810
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading... Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading... Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments