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The historical places in Wilmington are probably a big part of your travel plans. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Wilmington Inn Wilmington is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi.

In Wilmington, there are 39 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Cowan Lake State Park, Caesar Creek Flea Market and Caesar Creek State Park. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Clinton County Historical Society and Museum and J.W. Denver Williams Memorial Park.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can stay in a place that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Wilmington, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of historic hotels tend to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Wilmington, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.