Brooklyn Arts District Travel Guide
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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
You can browse the exhibits at Battleship North Carolina, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Leland. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

Wilmington Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Wilmington Convention Center during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.

Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park during your trip to Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Mayfaire Town Center
You can do some window-shopping at Mayfaire Town Center during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.
Top hotels in Brooklyn Arts District

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Fantastic ocean beach view from the balcony! Could see Wilmington buildings a few miles to the South. Shell Island Resort is at the end of the beach road! Walk the beach 1.5 miles northward the the ocean "river" flowing into the salt water marsh...Amazing!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The location of Hotel Ballast is very nice, located on the river with a beautiful view of the sunset. It’s well maintained with the most helpful and friendly staff. One evening, a neighboring room had some rowdy kids running around and banging on the walls around midnight. I texted the front desk ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Spark by Hilton Wilmington
The elevator was broken. Had to take stairs from 4th floor for 2 days. Keurig coffee machine broken in room and they couldn’t replace it so they wanted us to change rooms for a working keurig. The room was not cleaned on second day. House keeping was absent. Front desk was not occupied. Horrible ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Comfort Inn University
Clean room, friendly staff, smooth checking in/out process, great location, affordable
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Clean room and nice set up with decor. They were doing painting and renovations to the pool which was properly noted on the website. Close to shops and restaurants. Quiet hotel for a nice getaway.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
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Other neighbourhoods around Brooklyn Arts District

Riverfront District
If you're spending some time in Riverfront District, Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Northside
Though Northside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

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.

Soda Pop District
Though Soda Pop District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear Museum.

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 Cape Fear Museum and Bellamy Mansion Museum.
