Forest Hills Travel Guide
Wilmington
Visit Forest Hills
Things to do

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour

Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Forest Hills

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"The place was really nice, the staff in front desk were really nice and kind thanks I will be back again 😀 😊"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"It was okay, I have stayed here for years but this time I felt it was not as well maintained. I asked for a crib at check in time & they said they would deliver it. It was after 11 pm when we got back in that night & no crib, also no answer so we had to move the mattress in the floor so our 9 mth ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
"Amazing. Had to extend our stay here another night. Air conditioning and breakfast were fantastic. Thank you!"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
"Clean and up to date room, nice to store valuables in the safe, most of the rooms are away from the elevators, friendly and helpful staff, nice to have parking per day for a reasonable fee, and water bottle refill station on first floor"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
"We got to the hotel and they didnt have a room after we booked two months in advance. The hotel staff were very much helpful with trying to accommodate us. They offered us the only room available which had a leaky ac wall unit. Which at the moment was ok due to the fact we had an event to attend. ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Spark by Hilton Wilmington
"Nice, spacious, clean room. Nice to have hard floors vs. carpet. Only downside was that we could hear everything from neighboring rooms."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Forest Hills

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.












