New Market Center Travel Guide

Wilmington

A wooden boardwalk with brick buildings and a river.

Things to do

Wilmington: Wrightsville Beach Afternoon Sailboat Cruise

Intracoastal Waterway: Eco Tour

฿3,971
per adult
Intracoastal Waterway: Eco Tour
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

฿659
per adult
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour
Picture 4 for Activity Wilmington: Ghosts of the Port City Haunted Walking Tour

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour

฿794
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour

฿659
per adult
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Picture 5 for Activity Wilmington History and Architecture Tour

Wilmington History and Architecture Tour

฿827
per adult
Wilmington History and Architecture Tour
History and Architecture Walking Tour

History and Architecture Walking Tour

฿828
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
History and Architecture Walking Tour
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Top hotels in New Market Center

Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,819 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,819
฿3,185 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,502 reviews)
"The staff was great here, probably the most courteous and helpful staff I’ve experienced recently. The hotel is freshly remodeled and the room was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Comfort Inn University
Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

3 out of 5
5126 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,282 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,282
฿3,708 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, the staff were very nice, the location is good with decent restaurants. We were pleased and will return"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

3 out of 5
151 Van Campen Blvd Wilmington NC
The price is ฿4,125 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,125
฿4,661 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach
Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

3 out of 5
5518 Market Street Wilmington NC
The price is ฿4,523 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿4,523
฿5,111 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (338 reviews)
"very clean and spacious space"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG

2.5 out of 5
160 Van Campen Blvd Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,904 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿2,904
฿3,281 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG
Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

2.5 out of 5
124 Old Eastwood Rd Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,112 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,112
฿3,516 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station
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Where to stay in New Market Center

Find the best New Market Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A river with a bridge in the background, a dock with boats, and a cityscape on the left.
Photo by Jackie Rodriguez
Open Photo by Jackie Rodriguez

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.

A historic white building with columns, a fountain, and lush green trees.

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.

A historic brick building with a sign reading "The Cotton Exchange".

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.

A wooden pier extending into calm water with a covered seating area and a bridge in the background.

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.

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