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
"From the minute we walked in, I knew it was not going to work out. We have been going to Wrightsville Beach for 17 years and never had the opportunity to stay at the Shell Island Resort, so I decided to book a weekend for my husband and I. The hotel is very old and outdated; once you walk in, the ..."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Comfort Inn University
"Front desk manager was friendly and helpful, room was clean, lobby area had been renovated, BUT the carpet, hallways, and rooms all are in desperate need of an update. There were broken pieces on the edges of dressers, chair arm was broken and stained, desk chair was worn so badly that I needed to ..."
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"On the riverwalk across from the battleship New Jersey for nice sunsets. Very close to where the walking tours start downtown. Air conditioning worked so well. Lots of excellent shops nearby like The Black Cat. Great restaurants of all types in walking distance. Ice cream shops open late and lots ..."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
Where to stay in Northside

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.










