Northside Travel Guide
Wilmington
Visit Northside
Stay near popular Northside attractions
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 Northside
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"Staff was friendly and helpful. The outside pool was very nice but observed the hot tub wasn’t working. The hotel is very dated. Still using drip coffee pots with filters. Small things could be done to make up for age and condition of the hotel. For example, New pillows for sofa are stained which ..."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
Comfort Inn University
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
"The room was clean and I hope they upgrade their TV. That's the only thing I can think about."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
"This property is centrally located between downtown and the beach. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Beds were oh so comfortable and breakfast top notch and offered quite a variety for a hotel. We will certainly try and stay here again."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Northside
Downtown Wilmington
Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, 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, Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College 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.
