The town of Wallace, located just outside of the River Landing gates, has been described as, "Charming, historic and quaint," perfect for those interested in small town living. Wallace offers a wide selection of dining opportunities from 1950's atmosphere, to real country style buffet, soups and sandwiches to fine dining. While shopping in Wallace you will find a broad selection of antique shops, specialty stores and friendly cafes. Your daily needs will also be met with several supermarkets, pharmacies and discount stores just five minutes away.

Wallace has everything you want for day-to-day life, but if you begin to yearn for a faster paced urban environment, Wilmington, with its white sandy beaches, and the vibrant culture or Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill are just a short drive away. The Wilmington and Raleigh areas offer many specialty boutiques and major shopping malls. A day of shopping in Smithfield, NC, a regional shopping mecca, is just an hour away. Experience the big city with shopping, dining, the arts, and historical sites.

Some of the nation's top medical facilities such as Duke University Medical Center and University of North Carolina Hospitals are close by. Within 15 minutes of River Landing's gate are Pender Memorial Hospital and Duplin General Hospital. Wallace features an Urgent Care Center, and Wilmington offers New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Cape Fear Memorial Hospital. UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, Pitt Memorial Hospital at East Carolina University in Greenville, and Duke University Medical Center are all less than two hours from River Landing.