Pineywoods Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Pineywoods
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.
Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Wilmington. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Bellamy Mansion Museum
Follow curving paths in the lush Victorian-style gardens and explore this opulent mansion in the heart of downtown Wilmington, North Carolina.
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a performance at Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, a theatre with a story to tell in Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.
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 Pineywoods Hotel Deals
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
all aspects were great. Check-in, ambiance, room, restaurant. Parking was super convenient and river view was great
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Sleep Inn
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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
Clean room, very lovely view, nice staff. Thank you!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
Mordern room..great views.A+
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pineywoods
Winter Park
While Winter Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Mayfaire Town Center.
Seagate South
While there might not be top attractions in Seagate South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and New Hanover County Arboretum.
Audubon
Though Audubon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College.
Lincoln Forest
While Lincoln Forest isn't home to many top sights, Cameron Art Museum and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Devon Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Devon Park and surrounding area, you can visit Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College.
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.
