Echo Farms Travel Guide
Wilmington
Visit Echo Farms
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 Echo Farms
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"Great location, but the rooms need an update: We had an okay stay overall. The best part of the resort is easily the location—our family loved the direct, easy access to both the beach and the pool, which is where we spent the majority of our time. However, the accommodations and facilities feel ..."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Comfort Inn University
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
"Wonderful stay! The staff are very friendly and helpful!"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
"Pool wasn’t open."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Tru by Hilton Wilmington
"1st room smelled like cigars, had to be moved to another room. Staff was nice to help me with that. Parking good breakfast was good. Room floor felt dirty (a plus for wood floors instead of carpet) I would’ve chosen somewhere else. The hallways smell"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"The staff was great as we come to expect the room was clean. Little surprised and disappointed at the small pool. Photos are a bit deceiving and when it’s busy there was no loungers. The location is great lots of good food in the area. Overall we would stay here again."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Echo Farms
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 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, Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts 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.
