New Market Center Travel Guide
Wilmington
Visit New Market Center
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.
Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Wilmington. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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
5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self-Guided Adventure Tour
Top hotels in New Market Center
Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington
very nice
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG
Room was very clean
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
Great stay! The room was spacious, clean and comfort. The breakfast was also great. Waffles, food to make breakfast sandwhichs, oatmeal, cereals and bagels. I would stay again.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Comfort Inn University
Really courteous
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station
I like the room, the free parking, the location was great and Continental breakfast was good. The only thing was there was a weird smell when the heat would turn on.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Extended Stay America Suites Wilmington New Centre Drive
Yes
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around New Market Center
Devon Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Devon Park and surrounding area, you can visit Screen Gems Studios and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park.
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 Mayfaire Town Center.
Mayfaire
If you're spending some time in Mayfaire, Mayfaire Town Center and Regal Mayfaire are top sights worth seeing.
Audubon
Though Audubon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Screen Gems Studios and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park.
Pineywoods
Pineywoods might not have many top sights, but Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Screen Gems Studios are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Forest Hills
While Forest Hills 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.
