Echo Farms Travel Guide
Wilmington
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park during your trip to Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
Mayfaire Town Center
You can do some window-shopping at Mayfaire Town 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
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Echo Farms
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"Have stayed here several times maybe 4-5. Also have stayed down the street. Shell island continued to be our go too. You have a great location, with no neighbor to one side making your own prib."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"I love this place i will be back in 2 weeks"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
"No prepared hot breakfast but there was waffle mix readily available"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Comfort Inn University
"Excellent Breakfast lots of variety. Would definately stay again."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
"Staff 5 star and so helpful . Needed extra pillows was brought to room quickly . Asked for coffee and was made promptly , and so good ! If in area again I certainly would stay again Room could use extra mirror perhaps in front of desk as it's difficult to get ready to go out when only one to use ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Pirates Cove
"I want to start off by saying how amazing the staff was, from the people who work the desk to the people who clean the rooms. I had a third floor room at first which (that’s a lot of stairs) but it was quiet and nice getting an outside table I could relax on and people watch or to enjoy the weather ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Echo Farms
Lincoln Forest
While Lincoln Forest isn't home to many top sights, Long Leaf Park and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Audubon
Though Audubon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Long Leaf Park and Screen Gems Studios.
South Front District
While there might not be top attractions in South Front District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.
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.
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 Long Leaf Park.
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.
