Riverfront District Travel Guide

Wilmington

Wilmington which includes an administrative building
Wilmington showing interior views, heritage architecture and heritage elements
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Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Riverfront District

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC
The price is £118 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£118
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,184 reviews)
"Had a good night sleep with property is a bit dated for the cost."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 out of 5
9 Estell Lee Place, Wilmington, NC
The price is £125 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£125
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Well maintained hotel with nice views of the river."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 out of 5
503 Nutt St, Wilmington, NC
The price is £96 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£96
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Riverfront views are great."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
ARRIVE Wilmington
ARRIVE Wilmington
4 out of 5
101 S. Second St., Wilmington, NC
The price is £153 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£153
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (714 reviews)
A Well Placed Gem
"This newly appointed hotel has stylish rooms with quality finishes. The bathroom design is cheerful with sink area outside. The star of the show is the lovely courtyard grounds. This outside space offsets the smaller footprint of the room with muliple seating areas and fireplaces. The cheerful garden ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

ARRIVE Wilmington
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
3 out of 5
501 NUTT STREET, Wilmington, NC
The price is £140 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£140
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (456 reviews)
"My favorite hotel in downtown Wilmington by far. Roof top bar is good and lobby bar is great. Rooftop would be great if some of the wait staff had better attitudes!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
3 out of 5
229 North 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC
The price is £129 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£129
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (905 reviews)
"like it being uptown// do not like the price of parking area."

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
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Other neighbourhoods around Riverfront District

Wilmington which includes an administrative building

Downtown Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Cape Fear River and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

Downtown Wilmington
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Brooklyn Arts District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Brooklyn Arts District and surrounding area, you can visit Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Battleship North Carolina.

Brooklyn Arts District
Wilmington which includes an administrative building

Wilmington Historic District

Wilmington Historic District is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Cape Fear River, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

Wilmington Historic District
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Northside

Though Northside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews.

Northside
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Forest Hills

While Forest Hills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bellamy Mansion Museum and Battleship North Carolina.

Forest Hills
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Sunset Park

While Sunset Park isn't home to many top sights, Greenfield Lake Amphitheater and Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sunset Park

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