The Orton Pool Room

The Orton Pool Room is the only remaining structure from the Orton Hotel, which was Wilmington’s first five-star hotel. The Orton was built in 1886 and burned to the ground in 1949 leaving only the basement. Making it the oldest continually operated billiards parlor in America. The only victim of the tragic fire is still there, playing pool and having a good time with patrons. Make sure you say “Hi” to Willie when you get there.