Avondale Travel Guide
Wilmington
Popular places to visit
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Enjoy the student vibe at University of North Carolina at Wilmington during your visit to Wilmington. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Riverwalk
After visiting Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its festivals.
Battleship North Carolina
Take a tour of the lead ship of North Carolina-class battleships and learn about U.S. Navy history in a unique and adventurous way.
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park during your trip to Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Wilmington Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Wilmington Convention Center during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.
Mayfaire Town Center
You can do some window-shopping at Mayfaire Town Center during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.
Things to do
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Avondale
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
The location is beautiful. I believe every room is the same layout. They’re small suites but very adequate for two people. Each room has a balcony. Our room (202) was very clean. It’s an older resort that is definitely showing its age. Our bathroom had metal trim around the door and the bottom of ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great staff very helpful. Great bartender in the bar and grill. Held my package for me that was overnighted and retrieved it immediately. My only issue was air conditioning not working as well as it could have.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
Great staff! Clean room!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Comfort Inn University
Great hot brkfast every morning!!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Main reason for the rating is the fact they didn’t have coffee in lobby for free. You had to pay the Starbucks and it wasn’t open u til after 7
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Pirates Cove
The A/C was ice cold when we got to the room .Turned the heat on and that worked perfectly too. The room was spotless. Would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Avondale
Winter Park
While Winter Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Long Leaf Park.
Seagate South
While there might not be top attractions in Seagate South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Screen Gems Studios.
Audubon
Though Audubon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Long Leaf Park and Screen Gems Studios.
Devon Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Devon Park and surrounding area, you can visit Long Leaf Park and Screen Gems Studios.
Lincoln Forest
While Lincoln Forest isn't home to many top sights, Long Leaf Park and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
New Market Center
While there might not be top attractions in New Market Center, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayfaire Town Center and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park.
