Airlie Travel Guide
Wilmington
Stay near popular Airlie attractions
Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
History and Architecture Walking Tour
Top hotels in Airlie
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"It’s a beautiful resort, but The rooms are a bit run down and unclean. Upon sweeping our sand up (from our beach excursion) we moved the couches & chairs and found a big nasty toenail, a hairball and crumbs. There was something brown-ish on the wall(s) and door, inside one of the bathrooms (we cleaned ..."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Comfort Inn University
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
"I was very displeased having to pay for parking per night at the hotel in a surface lot which is basically between a pawn shop and a motel."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Lovely hotel. The only problem was at the check-in because Hilton had a system-wide software problem and the Ballast had to check everyone in the old fashioned way, which of course took forever. After that, everything was very nice."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
"The staff was very helpful. It was very clean and spacious. The pool was nice."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
