Dry Pond Travel Guide
Wilmington
Visit Dry Pond
Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Sailing Charters in Wilmington
Top hotels in Dry Pond
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
""The hotel is very beautiful and everything in the room was excellent. The proximity to the ocean is great, but the parking garage ceiling is very low.""
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Comfort Inn University
"The property was not as pictured. There was chipped paint, smears on the headboard, dust, no towels in room the first night. There was a hole in the bathroom wall. The bottom of the tub was terribly stained. Felt unsanitary. And the breakfast ran out of waffle mix an hour early and did not replace ..."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
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 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 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.
