Wrightsville Sound Travel Guide
Wilmington
Visit Wrightsville Sound
Stay near popular Wrightsville Sound 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 Wrightsville Sound
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
"Great stay, perfect location for my work conference at Wrightsville beach. I would stay here again."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"Very quiet, clean the room are perfect for a date or family my wife loved the place the access to the beach are 24/7 very peaceful I recommend it!"
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Comfort Inn University
"Nice clean room with great linens and very good AC. Great free breakfast. Two notes: a leaky door way entering the lobby with buckets and towels, etc. water dripping from the upper door frame. Arrived Thursday left Sunday. Dirty wet towels in the entrance the whole time. Asked for extra hour for ..."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
"A little bit ridiculous to have to pay for hotel parking while staying here, and also not even be offered complimentary breakfasts. Housekeeping was requested and they never came. Fresh linens and towels were asked for and we were told we needed to come down to the front desk to get them because ..."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
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
"Clean room, amazing view, conveniently located downtown. Lots of restaurants and shops within walking distance"
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Wrightsville Sound
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.
The Bottom
While The Bottom may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and Bellamy Mansion Museum.
