Title: Northside Travel Guide: Best of Northside, Wilmington Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Northside](https://expedia.co.uk/Northside-Hotels.d896505018518282240.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Wilmington](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Wilmington.d1587.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Wilmington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wilmington.d1587.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Northside Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Northside.d896505018518282240.Car-Hire-Guide)[Northside Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Northside.d896505018518282240.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Northside Travel Guide ## Wilmington ![Wilmington_WilmingtonOakdaleCemetery_553248621532661227_0009](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661227/59468973-e373-40e0-bd54-f8c9cb350068.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wilmington_CarolinaHeights_553248621532661225_0005](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661225/5bbebfaa-ed2b-4ae5-a274-5fb8653baad2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Northside Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Wilmington travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington.dx1587) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Wilmington_WilmingtonOakdaleCemetery_553248621532661227_0009](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661227/59468973-e373-40e0-bd54-f8c9cb350068.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wilmington Oakdale Cemetery Enjoy a stop at Wilmington Oakdale Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Wilmington. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Oakdale-Cemetery-Wilmington.d553248621532661227.Attraction) ![Wilmington_CarolinaHeights_553248621532661225_0005](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661225/5bbebfaa-ed2b-4ae5-a274-5fb8653baad2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carolina Heights Enjoy an outing to Carolina Heights during your stay in Wilmington. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carolina-Heights-Wilmington.d553248621532661225.Attraction) ![Aerial panorama view of Wilmington North Carolina historic district along the Cape Fear river, with the North Carolina battleship with cloudy sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339294/9a14c8aa-bfa6-4bba-bebe-55fab4bfb570.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Riverwalk After visiting Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Riverwalk.d6339294.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![FFHFRM The University of North Carolina at Wilmington campus, North Carolina, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066247/569d1cc6-a700-40ad-a8bd-5c24f1738d73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of North Carolina at Wilmington Enjoy the student vibe at University of North Carolina at Wilmington during your visit to Wilmington. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-North-Carolina-At-Wilmington-Wilmington.d6066247.Attraction) ![Battleship North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066249/77d0c183-8e40-4f52-9bb0-8968bd6ef7bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Battleship North Carolina Take a tour of the lead ship of North Carolina-class battleships and learn about U.S. Navy history in a unique and adventurous way. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Battleship-North-Carolina-North-Carolina.d6066249.Attraction) ![Wilmington_WilmingtonConventionCenter_6127710_0004](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127710/a154c312-43d2-44cd-a31e-b079fc71e9c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wilmington Convention Center Learn about the events happening in Wilmington Convention Center during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Convention-Center-Wilmington.d6127710.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Public Downtown Wilmington River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50773322/41a7078e-c864-4134-9b00-1838f7f09dda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Public Downtown Wilmington River Cruise £48 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/public-downtown-wilmington-river-cruise.a50773322.activity-details) ![Picture 4 for Activity Wilmington: Ghosts of the Port City Haunted Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48018951/3691dfce-de89-4bfa-8b26-c5eaca5866fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour £18 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wraiths-wicked-whispers-wilmington-ghost-tour.a48018951.activity-details) ![Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49481787/7dcf3d0e-7216-45c1-9594-662a4373d878.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wilmington-coup-and-massacre-historic-tour.a49481787.activity-details) ![5 Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46032090/54206269-2aa7-4d51-bf17-1ab3c5f325ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self/Or Guided Tour £64 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/5-hour-wilmington-river-to-sea-e-bike-selfor-guided-tour.a46032090.activity-details) ![Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49469912/f8d9ee2b-b157-4e5c-b200-df6f8590cb16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/downtown-wilmington-historian-guided-walking-tour.a49469912.activity-details) ![Trolley Pub Public Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47632594/76d55464-a981-4a4a-941b-053b16276af5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trolley Pub Public Tour £37 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/trolley-pub-public-tour.a47632594.activity-details) [See all activities in Wilmington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wilmington.d1587.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Northside ![Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13800/13731/c0923cc4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 301 N Water St Wilmington NC £124 26 Apr - 27 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,490 reviews) Nice location. Hotel is due for a renovation. Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=13731&PinnedHotelID=13731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=896505018518282240) ![Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17800/17732/70bf1e41_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites 2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC £171 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,523 reviews) Internet worked fine. Restaurant and bar service. Staff friendly. Our room was really good. The views are superb! Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=17732&PinnedHotelID=17732&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=896505018518282240) ![Comfort Inn University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8700/8639/424af154_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Inn University 151 S College Road Wilmington NC £77 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,305 reviews) It was good.. room was not cleaned only remove trash from trash cans no clean towels but , staff (Sandi) excellent and parking was great!! Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=8639&PinnedHotelID=8639&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=896505018518282240) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14500/14430/w3836h2555x4y4-60275285_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC 5032 Market St Wilmington NC £94 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=14430&PinnedHotelID=14430&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=896505018518282240) ![Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15400/15394/07160b22_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG 1706 N Lumina Ave Wrightsville Beach NC £195 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Lovely hotel! Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=15394&PinnedHotelID=15394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=896505018518282240) ![SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10630000/10620800/10620706/w4000h2659x0y4-dd5974fe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach 1014 Ashes Dr Wilmington NC £128 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Very welcoming staff, clean rooms, easy parking. The breakfast was decent. Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=10620706&PinnedHotelID=10620706&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=896505018518282240) [See all 4,336 properties in Northside](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026®ionId=896505018518282240) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Brooklyn-Arts-District.dx891420931096850432) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Soda Pop District Though Soda Pop District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Soda-Pop-District.dx981673437974188032) ![Riverfront District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1587/877eb890-6577-454e-9f28-28a7594855fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Riverfront District If you're spending some time in Riverfront District, Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-River-District.dx553248635976470514) ![Downtown Wilmington](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1587/877eb890-6577-454e-9f28-28a7594855fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Wilmington Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Downtown-Wilmington.dx3000663470) ![Aerial panorama view of Wilmington North Carolina historic district along the Cape Fear river, with the North Carolina battleship with cloudy sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339292/0ce0a666-045a-482f-bb5b-75859cc73171.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wilmington Historic District Wilmington Historic District is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-Wilmington-Historic-District.dx6339292) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Bottom While The Bottom may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cape Fear Museum and Bellamy Mansion Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilmington-The-Bottom.dx981673674492874752) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Northside Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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