Wilmington Historic District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Bellamy Mansion Museum
Follow curving paths in the lush Victorian-style gardens and explore this opulent mansion in the heart of downtown Wilmington, North Carolina.
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a performance at Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, a theatre with a story to tell in Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.
The Cotton Exchange
During your visit to Wilmington, you can search for that perfect souvenir at The Cotton Exchange. Wander through the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this family-friendly area.
Wilmington Railroad Museum
You can study the exhibits at Wilmington Railroad Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.
Live Oak Bank Pavilion
You can get tickets for a performance at Live Oak Bank Pavilion during your stay in Wilmington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Two- Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Cocoa Wrightsville Beach, NC
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr)
Top hotels in Wilmington Historic District
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Loved our room, will definitely come back
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Everything about the stay was great. Staff in their Steam restaurant at the bar were fantastic. Great service, even during an accidental fire alarm. Breakfast was solid, the cook was terrific. Only complain was the pillows. Not joking, they were way too fluffy, super annoying.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
ARRIVE Wilmington
Great Hotel, Walkable to everything. Clean and unique boutique style place. Great staff
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
Nice room; good price; wonderful common areas; great rooftop bar
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
The staff was very friendly and helpful and the rooms were clean.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
Room was awesome, great location to coffee shops and restaurants. Will stay again!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wilmington Historic District
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.
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.
Brooklyn Arts District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Brooklyn Arts District and surrounding area, you can visit Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion.
The Bottom
While The Bottom may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cape Fear Museum and Bellamy Mansion Museum.
Northside
Though Northside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion.
Dry Pond
While Dry Pond may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cape Fear Museum and Bellamy Mansion Museum.
