Take Advantage of our Wilmington, NC Hotel's Brilliant Location

Discover a town that has a personality and style all its own and where fun is limited only by your imagination: Wilmington, North Carolina. Part historical landmark, part trend-setting hangout, part mini-Hollywood, Wilmington is a vibrant destination where art, cuisine and entertainment come alive and there's a smile on every face. It's often said that the greatest attraction in Wilmington is the people, and we can't wait for you to join them.

First incorporated as a vital port city in 1739, the history of Wilmington traces the history of America herself. Throughout the city you'll see priceless examples of pre-Civil War architecture, meanwhile the awe-inspiring WWII battleship the USS North Carolina is waiting to be explored just off the shore of Cape Fear River. Within our 200-block historic district you'll find a wealth of museums, antique shops and galleries rubbing shoulders with contemporary cafes and boutiques. It's a buzz-worthy combination that you won't experience anywhere else.

From tours to museums to movie sets, you'll never run out of Wilmington, North Carolina attractions. Consider any of these fantastic things to do in Wilmington:

• American Heritage Tours – this exciting bus tour tells the important story of African Americans and their influence in the Cape Fear region
• Bellamy Mansion – built in 1861; you won't find a better example of antebellum architecture
• Burgwin-Wright Museum – another incredible house built in 1770 and filled with 18th and 19th-century furnishings; colonial cooking demonstrations offered
• Cape Fear Museum of History & Science – explore the history, science and culture of North Carolina in the state's oldest history museum
• Cape Fear Serpentarium – a creepy-crawly collection of over 80 rare snakes
• Children's Museum – terrific hands-on learning exhibits for children located only moments from our Wilmington, NC hotel
• Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington – a troupe of local actors and ghost hunters leads you on this spooky nighttime tour of historic Wilmington
• Haunted Pub Crawl – scary and hilarious at the same time, you won't ever forget this tour of Wilmington's most haunted pubs
• Henrietta III Sightseeing Cruise – enjoying an incredible sightseeing tour along Cape Fear River with lunch, or you can even plan a stunning Wilmington wedding right on board
• Horse and Carriage Tours – a romantic way to experience historic downtown Wilmington; tours offered in half-hour rides
• Hollywood Location Walk of Old Wilmington – with hundreds of past and present film and TV productions in Wilmington, it's earned the nickname Hollywood East, and this tour will show you where the action is
• Latimer House Museum – this beautiful Victorian home built in 1852 is open for guided tours
• Thalian Hall – beautifully-restored building serves as both the City Hall and a majestic theatre
• The Cotton Exchange – specialty shops and restaurants highlight this attractive neighborhood of eight restored brick buildings
• USS North Carolina – tour the decks of a decommissioned WWII battleship, preserved to appear as she did during service
• Westfield Independence Mall – major shopping center anchored by Dillard's, J.C. Penney, Sears and Belk's
• Wilmington Railroad Museum – railroads played a vital part in the history of Wilmington, and this fascinating museum presents all the astounding history
• Wilmington's Riverwalk – delight in the natural beauty of the Cape Fear Riverfront while perusing over 200 nearby shops and restaurants
• Wrightsville Beach – only a few miles away you'll find this charming white sand beach lined on the inland side with unique shopping villages