Northside Travel Guide
Wilmington
Popular places to visit
Carolina Heights
Enjoy an outing to Carolina Heights during your stay in Wilmington. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.
Wilmington Oakdale Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Wilmington Oakdale Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Wilmington. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Riverwalk
After visiting Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its festivals.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Enjoy the student vibe at University of North Carolina at Wilmington during your visit to Wilmington. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Battleship North Carolina
Take a tour of the lead ship of North Carolina-class battleships and learn about U.S. Navy history in a unique and adventurous way.
Wilmington Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Wilmington Convention Center during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Northside
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Hopefully It was just off season but the restaurant hours were ridiculous. No complimentary coffee and the restaurant didn’t open until 8 am. They close again between each meal service as well. Rather disappointing when others offer coffee and water for a lesser rate.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fantastic location. Beautiful rooms. We had a view of the battleship which was amazing. Staff is so super nice! Will definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn University
Staff was very friendly and accommodating
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
The hotel was nice and had a very well designed entry and lobby. They do charge for parking which i can never understand if you are a guest why wouldn’t parking be free or included? It is on a busy strip in Wilmington so maybe they have an issue with non guests parking there but you should never ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
The room was clean and comfortable. The grounds were well maintained and the staff very accommodating.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Location was great and staff were kind and helpful, however the room itself was not maintained well and had mold and mildew. We almost had to cut our stay short if it weren’t for the can of Lysol we sprayed everywhere and after tying up the curtains. We couldn’t close them due to not being able to ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northside
Brooklyn Arts District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Brooklyn Arts District and surrounding area, you can visit Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion.
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.
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.
The Bottom
While The Bottom may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cape Fear Museum and Bellamy Mansion Museum.
Carolina Place
While there might not be top attractions in Carolina Place, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cape Fear Museum and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College.
