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

History and Architecture Walking Tour
Top hotels in Avondale

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"I loved that my room was clean. I loved my ocean view balcony. The staff was very nice and helpful. The outdoor pool was very nice."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Comfort Inn University

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Always a pleasure to stay here."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Spark by Hilton Wilmington
"I wouldn’t know how the place was because after driving straight for 12 hours and AFTER I called ahead to make sure no one would cancel my stay because of my late arrival (after 2AM) I called (as requested by staff) at midnight to double check that all was well and it turned out THEY CANCELLED MY ..."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 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.

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.

Riverfront District
If you're spending some time in Riverfront District, Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts are top sights worth seeing.
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.











