Sunset Park Travel Guide
Wilmington
Visit Sunset Park
Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
History and Architecture Walking Tour
Top hotels in Sunset Park
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"The location and view is amazing. The rooms need a deep clean; we had a toddler and her little feet were black from the floor. The floor boards, edges, sofa need a really good scrub! The bed is very uncomfortable with flat pillows. We came for the view and beach and they were exceptional."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
Comfort Inn University
"Room was clean but had a pet odor. Noisy bar next to the hotel went on pretty late. Not Comfort’s fault, but just for consideration if you’re at this property, in one of the rooms face the bar, on a Friday or Saturday night. Breakfast was okay, waited on certain items like coffee for a while before ..."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
The Sand Dunes
"Great place to stay! Staff were amazing and very helpful and responded in a timely manner! Will definitely stay here again!"
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Where to stay in Sunset Park
Downtown Wilmington
Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, 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, Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 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 Bellamy Mansion Museum and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.
