South Front District Travel Guide
Wilmington
Visit South Front District
Stay near popular South Front District attractions
Things to do
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
History and Architecture Walking Tour
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Top hotels in South Front District
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"Staff were super nice. Loved the balcony overlooking the ocean- that’s really why we chose this hotel. But bed wasn’t very comfortable, scratchy sheets that smelled over chlorinated. Having a bath and a half was nice. And needed to buy bottled water as the tap water tasted awful."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
Comfort Inn University
"Hotel needs some updating. Chair for table was very worn. As well as chair for seating. Bed had ink stain on it and bathroom fan was very loud and dirty. Bathroom was not stocked. Only two towels no additional toilet paper and no tissue for the empty box on the sink. Stay was not horrible but overall ..."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
"Breakfast was very good"
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
"Didn’t like the slowest elevators in the state"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"B"
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026
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Where to stay in South Front District
Downtown Wilmington
Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, 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 Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, 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, Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 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 SUP.
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 of History and Science and Bellamy Mansion Museum.
