Avondale Travel Guide
Wilmington
Visit Avondale
Stay near popular Avondale attractions
Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Avondale
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"This hotel made our trip and beach time so simple. The pools were also nice. Very famiky friendly. Staff was ready to help if we had any issues."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"No complaints. Good hotel, good location."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
"The hotel is in very poor condition and highly dilapidated. It is not very clean, quite neglected, and lacks proper maintenance. The smoke detector in the room was covered with a plastic bag—possibly by a previous guest who smoked and wanted to prevent it from going off, or perhaps because it was ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
"The rooms were clean and great lighting, the place was quiet with no disturbance . Had an issue at the checkin where the room was not ready had to wait. The waiting was not an issue the problem was the staff seeing us tired and dosing off on the couch waiting and not letting us know when the room ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
"Perfect for our 2 day stay."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
"Very clean.. gave a dorm like vibe… location was perfect between beaches and downtown"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Avondale
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.
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.
Wilmington Historic District
Wilmington Historic District is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Bellamy Mansion Museum and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.
Landfall
While there might not be top attractions in Landfall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayfaire Town Center and Wrightsville Beach Museum of History.
Wrightsville Sound
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wrightsville Sound and surrounding area, you can visit New Hanover County Arboretum and Mayfaire Town Center.
