Riverfront District Travel Guide

Wilmington

Wilmington which includes an administrative building
Wilmington showing interior views, heritage architecture and heritage elements
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Wilmington showing signage
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Top hotels in Riverfront District

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,697 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
฿3,697
฿4,178 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,388 reviews)
My only complaint: valet parking was closed when we arrived back at hotel @ 11:15pm. I was told "we are closed for the night". My response. I paid for valet parking so i expect someone to park my car. I felt like I inconvenienced him. However he said leave your key, and I will have someone move ...

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

3.5 out of 5
9 Estell Lee Place Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,866 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
฿3,866
฿4,369 total
11 Dec - 12 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Staff cleaned my room late and was missing a door tag do not disturb.

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

2.5 out of 5
503 Nutt St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,005 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿3,005
฿3,396 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Yes staff very friendly and professional

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

3 out of 5
229 North 2nd Street Wilmington NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,557 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
฿3,557
฿4,019 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (951 reviews)
Was a very nice hotel and shopping location

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

3 out of 5
501 NUTT STREET Wilmington NC
The price is ฿4,476 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿4,476
฿5,058 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (507 reviews)
Room was not clean-shower looked spotty and trash still in the can. Same room we had a year ago with a broken toilet seat top and guess what? It; still broken.

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
ARRIVE Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington

4 out of 5
101 S. Second St. Wilmington NC
The price is ฿4,703 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿4,703
฿5,864 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (798 reviews)
The staff and the room were great. There was some noise from the people above me that made it slightly less enjoyable of a stay, but overall not bad. Valet in pretty much a must at this place which I’m not a fan of especially since I had to retrieve my own vehicle in the morning since the attendant ...

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

ARRIVE Wilmington
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Other neighbourhoods around Riverfront District

Wilmington which includes an administrative building

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.

Downtown Wilmington
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Brooklyn Arts District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Brooklyn Arts District and surrounding area, you can visit Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

Brooklyn Arts District
Wilmington which includes an administrative building

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.

Wilmington Historic District
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Northside

Though Northside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

Northside
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Forest Hills

While Forest Hills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cape Fear Museum and Bellamy Mansion Museum.

Forest Hills
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Sunset Park

While Sunset Park isn't home to many top sights, Legion Stadium and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sunset Park


Riverfront District Travel Guide