Wilmington Historic District Travel Guide

Wilmington

Wilmington which includes an administrative building
Wilmington showing interior views, heritage architecture and heritage elements
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Wilmington showing signage
Photo provided by Darlene Perrone
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Popular places to visit

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

Enjoy a performance at Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, a theatre with a story to tell in Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Bellamy Mansion Museum which includes a house, heritage architecture and a fountain

Bellamy Mansion Museum

4/5(1 review)

Follow curving paths in the lush Victorian-style gardens and explore this opulent mansion in the heart of downtown Wilmington, North Carolina.

Bellamy Mansion Museum

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.

Wilmington Convention Center

Live Oak Bank Pavilion

You can get tickets for a performance at Live Oak Bank Pavilion during your stay in Wilmington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Live Oak Bank Pavilion

Cape Fear Community College

Explore the campus of Cape Fear Community College during your stay in Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

Cape Fear Community College

Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College

You can enjoy a show at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College during your trip to Wilmington. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College

Things to do

Picture 2 for Activity Wilmington History and Architecture Tour

Wilmington History and Architecture Tour

฿809
per adult
Wilmington History and Architecture Tour
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

฿644
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

฿1,036
per adult
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian Guided Tour

Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour

฿644
per adult
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Two- Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

Two- Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Cocoa Wrightsville Beach, NC

฿3,560
per adult
Two- Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Cocoa Wrightsville Beach, NC
Private Boat Charter for Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach

Private Boat Charter for Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach

฿29,131
per traveller
Private Boat Charter for Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach
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Top hotels in Wilmington Historic District

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,392 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
฿3,392
฿3,833 total
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,406 reviews)
Room was large, and had storage space. Bathroom was very clean.

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

3.5 out of 5
9 Estell Lee Place Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,256 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
฿3,256
฿3,679 total
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Dogs barking at all hours of the day. Nowhere on Expedia indicates that is a pet friendly hotel. We changed rooms twice and twice the room next to us there were dogs barking. So, think about it before booking if you are looking for a quite time !

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

2.5 out of 5
503 Nutt St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,655 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
฿2,655
฿3,000 total
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Front desk staff was great. Friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

3 out of 5
501 NUTT STREET Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,723 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
฿3,723
฿4,207 total
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (515 reviews)
Wonderful place and wonderful staff!!!!

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

3 out of 5
229 North 2nd Street Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,923 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
฿2,923
฿3,303 total
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (955 reviews)
very friendly staff

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

2.5 out of 5
225 Grace St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,003 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
฿3,003
฿3,394 total
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (883 reviews)
It was very good.

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Wilmington Historic District

Wilmington which includes an administrative building

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.

Downtown Wilmington
Wilmington which includes an administrative building

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.

Riverfront District
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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.

Brooklyn Arts District
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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.

The Bottom
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Northside

Though Northside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

Northside
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Dry Pond

While Dry Pond 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.

Dry Pond

Wilmington Historic District Travel Guide