Coastal North Carolina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Wilmington which includes an administrative building
Wilmington showing interior views, heritage architecture and heritage elements
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Where to stay in Coastal North Carolina

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South Nags Head

While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Bodie Island Lighthouse and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center.

South Nags Head
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Long Beach

Long Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ocean Crest Pier and Caswell Beach.

Long Beach
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
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Whalehead Beach

While visiting Whalehead Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Currituck Beach and Corolla Beach.

Whalehead Beach
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Pineywoods

Pineywoods might not have many top sights, but Long Leaf Park and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pineywoods
Wilmington which includes an administrative building

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.

Wilmington Historic District
Sleep Inn

Sleep Inn

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,291 per night from 26 Dec to 27 Dec
฿2,291
฿2,589 total
26 Dec - 27 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,027 reviews)
No hot breakfast but good variety of muffins, bagels etc. Shower head was stuck on one setting. Decent for the price for a quick stay.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Sleep Inn
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 ฿3,464 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
฿3,464
฿3,915 total
21 Dec - 22 Dec
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! (1,401 reviews)
Room was clean. The staff, especially Marie, were very courteous and respectful. Provided great assistance to my wife and I.

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,747 per night from 29 Dec to 30 Dec
฿2,747
฿3,104 total
29 Dec - 30 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (116 reviews)
Was disappointed no free breakfast bar. Quite disappointed that there was a charge for parking. This was not a location that required charging for nightly parking. Plenty of spaces available and not in heart of downtown. Parking charge might cause me to choose another property or chain in ...

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
A Place at the Beach

A Place at the Beach

2.5 out of 5
1904 E Fort Macon Rd Atlantic Beach NC
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Triple S Marina and Les and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (264 reviews)
good

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

A Place at the Beach
Kasa Southside Wilmington

Kasa Southside Wilmington

4 out of 5
2910 Midtown Way Wilmington NC
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Riverwalk and Wrightsville Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (142 reviews)
Absolutely loved my stay! The place was spotless, peaceful, and perfect. I travel for work all the time, and I really hope they expand—I’d stay at one of their locations in every city.”

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Kasa Southside Wilmington
Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham

Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham

3 out of 5
715 W. Fort Macon Rd. Atlantic Beach NC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Atlantic Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,266 reviews)
Clean room, easy access to beach

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Atlantic Beach Resort, a Ramada by Wyndham
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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