Avondale Travel Guide
Wilmington
Visit Avondale
Stay near popular Avondale attractions
Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Sailing Charters in Wilmington
Top hotels in Avondale
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"It was unfortunate no breakfast was available since kitchen was closed on Wednesday. (Accident of some kind ). Our plan was to not get groceries since our stay was short and just stay to enjoy a full day at beach/ pool etc. but had to venture out to eat."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026
Comfort Inn University
"i’m"
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
"My room review: I had stayed earlier this week on the 5th floor and my room was impeccable. Clean. Smelled great. Wonderful experience. Tuesday evening I came back and stayed in room 339. I was exhausted as we came in late at night and noticed ants on the AC unit. Then saw a half eaten piece of a ..."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
"It was a nice stay"
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026
Tru by Hilton Wilmington
"We chose this hotel over other options because of its central location and—above all—the pool for the kids, even though the beach was a bit of a trek. When we arrived on Saturday the 15th, the pool was closed due to recent rain and required immediate maintenance; there was no apology, let alone a ..."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Where to stay in Avondale
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.
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.
