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
"Beautiful location. Great suite"
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Comfort Inn University
"The property was absolutely filthy. You had to wear socks in the room, so your feet wouldn’t get dirty. TV did not work. Phone did not work. The staff had no idea how to cut the TV on or off. This is a place you would go if you wanted to party all night and not worry about hygiene."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
"Would definitely recommend! Clean and accommodating!"
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Clean room, amazing view, conveniently located downtown. Lots of restaurants and shops within walking distance"
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
"The room was clean and I hope they upgrade their TV. That's the only thing I can think about."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Eagles Nest
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 Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, 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 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.
