The Bottom Travel Guide
Wilmington
Visit The Bottom
Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
History and Architecture Walking Tour
Top hotels in The Bottom
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"It’s a beautiful resort, but The rooms are a bit run down and unclean. Upon sweeping our sand up (from our beach excursion) we moved the couches & chairs and found a big nasty toenail, a hairball and crumbs. There was something brown-ish on the wall(s) and door, inside one of the bathrooms (we cleaned ..."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Comfort Inn University
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
"The staff was very helpful. It was very clean and spacious. The pool was nice."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Convenient location, spotless pool, clean room and excellent service!"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Where to stay in The Bottom
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 Beach Museum of History.
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.
