Forest Hills Travel Guide
Wilmington
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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 staff was excellent. However, the room was disappointing. The furniture was very old and dirty and the rugs on the floor were filthy. The outdoor furniture was very cheap and uncomfortable. There was no place to plug a phone in near the bed because the outlet was behind the headboard and not ..."
Reviewed on 26 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
"Everything was so nice and the staff really helpful and very friendly"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
"Housekeeping quit cleaning my room halfway through my stay."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Spark by Hilton Wilmington
"The outside was ok the inside rooms were updated but not bathroom which needs updating. Not super clean but was not filthy. Wouldn’t rate an 8.2"
Reviewed on 25 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
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.












