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
Comfort Inn University
"This was a great accommodation for my short stay. The pool was great. The bed was comfortable. The AC worked very well. Sandi at the front desk was wonderful."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
"Everything was perfect the facility, the housekeeping Staff in the breakfast. The Rooms were all clean"
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"The hotel is in need of a refresh. The furniture in the room was a hodgepodge of worn, mismatched pieces and there was noticeable wear and tear throughout. The room air conditioner made a lot of noise. Housekeeping came unreasonably early (9:10am) and failed to make up the room on two separate days ..."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
"I checked in around 9:45 PM. Room was not ready. Had to wait just over an hour while they cleaned the room after my arrival. Front desk blamed the issue on the third party booking agent which was hotels.com. Checking in that late at night with 3 children waiting in the truck to have a room not ready ..."
Reviewed on 7 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, Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts 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.
