Airlie Travel Guide
Wilmington
Stay near popular Airlie attractions
Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Sailing Charters in Wilmington
Top hotels in Airlie
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"Upkeep is critical! Standing water in front of the elevators, rust on rails leading from parking. Was surprised at the condition of the place."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Comfort Inn University
"Rooms were clean. The staff was awesome. Breakfast was fine. Loved the outside pool."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
"When I checked in it was 235pm the girl at the front desk said the room was not ready. I said ok well we will just get our bags and put them on the cart when they are ready. She said not to do that because single rooms are available and they might need the carts first. So I didn’t say anything and ..."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"It was very good quite nice customer service a bit pricey but overall pretty awesome!"
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
"The employees were all top notch and very friendly. Breakfast was very good and the space was very clean."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Airlie
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 Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts 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 Beach Museum of History.
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 Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and Bellamy Mansion Museum.
