Dry Pond Travel Guide
Wilmington
Visit Dry Pond
Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Dry Pond
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"Great place to stay! Does charge a resort fee."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
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Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
Comfort Inn University
"The lady that checked us in was absolutely precious. The rooms were quite nice, the bed very comfortable. I did not eat breakfast that morning and didn’t even look in there so I don’t know what it was like, but it was probably great too like everything else was."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
"The room was clean and spacious. I really loved the bathroom with the lighted mirror. Would stay there again. Breakfast was also fresh and delicious."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
The Sand Dunes
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
"It was a really great place and close to the boardwalk. Everything you needed was right there."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Dry Pond
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 SUP.
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 Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews and Bellamy Mansion Museum.
