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
"Rooms were clean and adequate in size for 2. Rooms were dated and needed upgrading. Plumbing and shower facilities needed attention. Outside hot tub did not work at all and the front desk told us they hadnt worked for over 2 years but it is still advertised on the website. Kitchen cleaning facilities ..."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
Comfort Inn University
"It was an older property but the staff made up for it. Rooms were very clean and so was the property."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
"Shower was very dated and cracked. Whole hotel could use a fresh coat of paint."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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, 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.
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.
