Northside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Carolina Heights
Enjoy an outing to Carolina Heights during your stay in Wilmington. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Wilmington Oakdale Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Wilmington Oakdale Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Wilmington. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Enjoy the student vibe at University of North Carolina at Wilmington during your visit to Wilmington. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Riverwalk
After visiting Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its festivals.
Wilmington Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Wilmington Convention Center during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Battleship North Carolina
Take a tour of the lead ship of North Carolina-class battleships and learn about U.S. Navy history in a unique and adventurous way.
Activities
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Two- Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Cocoa Wrightsville Beach, NC
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Northside Hotel Deals
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Staff was courteous, place was nice.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Sleep Inn
Yes
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Very friendly staff, very nicely decorated and maintained.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Nice staff - clean room and good space - excellent view . On site restaurant had little ambience but staff was friendly and accommodating .
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Great room, friendly staff, and an excellent location
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
Mordern room..great views.A+
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northside
Brooklyn Arts District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Brooklyn Arts District and surrounding area, you can visit Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion.
Soda Pop District
Though Soda Pop District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear Museum.
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.
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.
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 Cape Fear Museum and Bellamy Mansion Museum.
