Sunset Park Travel Guide

Wilmington

Things to do

Wilmington: Wrightsville Beach Afternoon Sailboat Cruise

Intracoastal Waterway: Eco Tour

฿4,016
per adult
Intracoastal Waterway: Eco Tour
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

฿666
per adult
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour
Picture 4 for Activity Wilmington: Ghosts of the Port City Haunted Walking Tour

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour

฿803
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour

฿666
per adult
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Picture 5 for Activity Wilmington History and Architecture Tour

Wilmington History and Architecture Tour

฿837
per adult
Wilmington History and Architecture Tour
History and Architecture Walking Tour

History and Architecture Walking Tour

฿837
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
History and Architecture Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Sunset Park

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is ฿10,044 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿10,044
฿12,248 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,638 reviews)
"We loved the location as well as having a balcony and parking"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

2.5 out of 5
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,480 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,480
฿3,933 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

2.5 out of 5
1211 Lake Park Blvd S Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿9,550 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿9,550
฿10,791 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,118 reviews)
"staff was so helpful and pleasant. the food at the grill was excellent. room was clean with good amenities. comfortable beds and multiple pillows. definately will go back"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿5,223 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,223
฿5,902 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,987 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,987
฿4,505 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (441 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Red Roof Inn Wilmington, NC

Red Roof Inn Wilmington, NC

2 out of 5
5107 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,358 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,358
฿3,795 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Red Roof Inn Wilmington, NC
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Where to stay in Sunset Park

Find the best Sunset Park areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A river with a bridge in the background, a dock with boats, and a cityscape on the left.
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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.

A historic brick building with a sign reading "The Cotton Exchange".

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.

A historic white building with columns, a fountain, and lush green trees.

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.

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.

A wooden pier extending into calm water with a covered seating area and a bridge in the background.

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.

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