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
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"Enjoyed entire property. Would stay here again. Staff welcoming and helpful."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Comfort Inn University
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
"Good"
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
"Very clean hotel. There is only one elevator so you may have a long walk to your room. The shower was nice with a deep tub and nice Crabtree toiletries attached to the wall. Starbucks and bar/restaurant right in the hotel. Only thing I didn’t like is you have to pay to park everyday ($12)."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"We stayed for 2 nights in late August. The hotel was a disappointment. The outside area near the pool was not maintained well and there was an evident lack of staff (and those that were working didn't seem to want to be there). The hotel overall was dated. Not sure we'd stay again based on our ..."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
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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.
