Eagles Nest Travel Guide
Wilmington
Visit Eagles Nest
Things to do
Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour
Top hotels in Eagles Nest
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
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Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Rooms were not the cleanest, pool area not inviting and a small fridge in room would be helpful. Parking was easy and convenient. Staff very nice and helpful. Coffee in lobby was nice."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
"I was honestly surprised this was a Hilton hotel. There was no microwave in the room, but it was clean and the bed was comfortable."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Eagles Nest
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 Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts 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.
