Sunset Park Travel Guide
Wilmington
Visit Sunset Park
Things to do

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour

Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour

History and Architecture Walking Tour
Top hotels in Sunset Park

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
"Clean room and friendly staff. Breakfast was gone pretty fast in the mornings."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
"The buildings are definitely older but everything was clean and the staff were VERY helpful. I couldn't find my charger the first day there and my phone was at 1%, I went to the front desk to ask if they sold any and she said no sorry. Wait do you have an I phone? Here you can borrow mine. The menu ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"We were very disappointed after being woken up 7 times during the night with the toilet making a horrible noise. We had to flush it, so it would stop. We told them at checkout and they couldn't credit us anything because we booked through Expedia. The AC vent in our room was absolutely disgusting. ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
"Property was very clean and the room was spacious. Very convenient location- less than 15 minutes to the beach and less than 15 minutes to the historic downtown area. Would absolutely stay here again."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Sunset Park

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 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.
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.

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.











