Northside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Northside attractions

A cemetery with rows of white headstones, a brick pathway, and trees in the background.

Wilmington Oakdale Cemetery

6.0/10 (2 reviews)
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.
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Activities

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

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour

NZ$42
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

NZ$43
per adult
Wilmington History and Architecture Tour
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

NZ$34
per adult
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour
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Our pick of the best Northside Hotel Deals

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 NZ$350 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$350
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,692 reviews)
"I loved that my room was clean. I loved my ocean view balcony. The staff was very nice and helpful. The outdoor pool was very nice."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is NZ$159 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$159
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is NZ$187 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$187
1 Sept - 2 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! (505 reviews)
"Everything was great minus the carpet stains in my room."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
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 NZ$257 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$257
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is NZ$219 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$219
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,663 reviews)
"Always a pleasure to stay here."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Spark by Hilton Wilmington

Spark by Hilton Wilmington

2.5 out of 5
4721 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is NZ$145 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$145
1 Sept - 2 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 breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (248 reviews)
"I wouldn’t know how the place was because after driving straight for 12 hours and AFTER I called ahead to make sure no one would cancel my stay because of my late arrival (after 2AM) I called (as requested by staff) at midnight to double check that all was well and it turned out THEY CANCELLED MY ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Spark by Hilton Wilmington
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Our guide on where to stay in Northside

Find the best Northside areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Photo by Jackie Rodriguez
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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.

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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.

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

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.

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

Wrightsville Sound

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wrightsville Sound and surrounding area, you can visit New Hanover County Arboretum and Mayfaire Town Center.

Northside Travel Guide

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