Wrightsville Sound Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Wrightsville Sound
Stay near popular Wrightsville Sound attractions
Activities
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best Wrightsville Sound Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
"Enjoyed our stay"
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"We absolutely loved this place! The sunset on one side and the beach on the other was great. Watching the tide rise and fall on the Cape Fear reserves was a nice surprise. We hadn't been to this area since the early 90's so it was good to be back. Parking at the restaurants was a little tricky, but ..."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
"The entire third floor smelled like cigarettes and weed"
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026
Comfort Inn University
"Staff was very friendly, breakfast was yummy especially the cinnamon waffles. We had a king size room, and there was a lot of room, wished there was a couch but otherwise the room was comfortable."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
"The room was very clean . Breakfast was a little buffet ."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
The Sand Dunes
"This was a quaint little place that was very clean and a wonderful view of the ocean. The problem is there was no elevator and I had to lug everything up two flights of stairs. It's a little of pricey side to be such an older place but the staff was great. The towels didn't really seem clean. They ..."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Wrightsville Sound
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.
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.
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 SUP.
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 Bellamy Mansion Museum and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.
