Oleander Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park during your trip to Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Wilmington Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Wilmington Convention Center during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.
Mayfaire Town Center
You can do some window-shopping at Mayfaire Town Center during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.
Activities
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self/Or Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Oleander Hotel Deals
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"Had breakfast at the restaurant waitstaff is not very attentive and food is luke warm otherwise decent. The floor in our room is dirty it obviously wasn't mopped and there isn't enough towels stocked. Everything else has been very nice."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
"The rooms were hard wood which was amazing. Breakfast could have been a little more than bagels"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Comfort Inn University
"The whole floor and room smelled."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
"The room did not have a working phone. ? Of why there was a shower cap over the smoke detector. Maintenance did respond to the issues after the 2 nd time we asked! Took the cap off the smoke detector but phone was not fixed. Housekeeping did not make the beds between days. No trash done in our room. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Pirates Cove
"Nicole was very helpful when fixing our keys when they wouldn’t work! Any time she would see us out and about she would ask if we needed anything! Very polite and courteous! Would stay here again! It was an awesome to have a place for our service animal to go and hang out! (as well as others who ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oleander
Forest Hills
While Forest Hills 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.
Audubon
Though Audubon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Long Leaf Park and Screen Gems Studios.
Devon Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Devon Park and surrounding area, you can visit Long Leaf Park and Screen Gems Studios.
Carolina Place
While there might not be top attractions in Carolina Place, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cape Fear Museum and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College.
Lincoln Forest
While Lincoln Forest isn't home to many top sights, Long Leaf Park and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Dry Pond
While Dry Pond 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.
