Wrightsville Sound Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A wooden pier extending into calm water with a covered seating area and a bridge in the background.

Stay near popular Wrightsville Sound attractions

Airlie Gardens

8.8/10 (236 reviews)
After visiting Airlie Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
See properties

Activities

Picture 4 for Activity Wilmington: Ghosts of the Port City Haunted Walking Tour

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour

AU$33
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Picture 5 for Activity Wilmington History and Architecture Tour

Wilmington History and Architecture Tour

AU$35
per adult
Wilmington History and Architecture Tour
History and Architecture Walking Tour

History and Architecture Walking Tour

AU$35
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
History and Architecture Walking Tour
See all activities in Wilmington

Our pick of the best Wrightsville Sound Hotel Deals

Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

2.5 out of 5
1989 Eastwood Rd Wilmington NC
The price is AU$203 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$203
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is AU$249 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$249
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is AU$120 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$120
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (1,184 reviews)
"Old and outdated. Dirty walls, sides of bed, doors. Shower is smelly like something coming from the drain. Shower old and outdated, third world looking. Felt uncomfortable sleeping there, showering there."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is AU$123 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$123
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Comfort Inn University
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

2.5 out of 5
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is AU$183 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$183
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is AU$154 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$154
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (545 reviews)
"Algae on roof outside room w/no view. No soap tray or bar soap just liquid. Horrible mattress"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
See all 4,809 properties in Wrightsville Sound
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Wrightsville Sound

Find the best Wrightsville Sound areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A river with a bridge in the background, a dock with boats, and a cityscape on the left.
Photo by Jackie Rodriguez
Open Photo by Jackie Rodriguez

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.

A historic brick building with a sign reading "The Cotton Exchange".

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 Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

A boat docked at a pier with a building in the background.
Photo by Photo courtesy of VisitNC.com
Open Photo by Photo courtesy of VisitNC.com

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.

Wrightsville Sound Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: