The Bottom Travel Guide
Wilmington
Visit The Bottom
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 The Bottom

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
"It was very nice. It was clean and safe. Good parking. It was a nice continental breakfast. We would stay there again. We had no issues. It is situated well from beaches, the River walk, the USS North Carolina, and interstates"
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Comfort Inn University
"It was nice for the evening, wouldn’t stay for more than 2 nights."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
"The hotel is very convenient and it was clean. I enjoyed my stay there. My only complaints against them is when I arrived to check in, I stood in the lobby alone for at least 10 minutes before someone came to help me. I guest came behind me and said that this was his fourth day there and had not ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
"We stayed in an oceanfront room and were placed directly over the restaurant/bar. It was loud for our family and minimal ocean view, especially for the price per night. It rained our entire visit, of course not the facilities fault. However, the TV in the kids area of our room did not have any apps ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Staff was generally uninformed about both the area and hotel amenities. Also AC in room was not working (In July of all months) and did not get fixed or receive any credit for the room. Not 5 star."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Where to stay in The Bottom

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 Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion, 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 Live Oak Bank Pavilion 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 SUP.

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.










