Northside Travel Guide
Wilmington
Popular places to visit
Carolina Heights
Enjoy an outing to Carolina Heights during your stay in Wilmington. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
Wilmington Oakdale Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Wilmington Oakdale Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Wilmington. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
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 Northside
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Everything was perfect, from the view, cleanliness, the staff and the comfort!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Sleep Inn
Rooms are always clean.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Clean and quiet rooms. Good service. Be aware of the paid nightly parking.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn University
Friendliest staff
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Very clean suite, courteous and helpful staff. They gave us a late check out at no charge because of our situation.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
The suite was huge! The staff from the lady who brought us extra towels to the gentleman who makes the best omelets, at breakfast ($22.00 per) were exceptional. First class resort!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northside
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
