Visit Wrightsville Sound
Popular places to visit
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.
Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Wilmington. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a performance at Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, a theatre with a story to tell in Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.
Bellamy Mansion Museum
You can study the exhibits at Bellamy Mansion Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Top hotels in Wrightsville Sound
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
Very nice room and courteous staff.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Sleep Inn
No hot breakfast but good variety of muffins, bagels etc. Shower head was stuck on one setting. Decent for the price for a quick stay.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Room was clean. The staff, especially Marie, were very courteous and respectful. Provided great assistance to my wife and I.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Was disappointed no free breakfast bar. Quite disappointed that there was a charge for parking. This was not a location that required charging for nightly parking. Plenty of spaces available and not in heart of downtown. Parking charge might cause me to choose another property or chain in ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Room clean and loved the ocean front view of beach
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Great room. Spacious and spotlessly clean. The staff were all great and helpful. Best breakfast (included in the price) that I’ve had in a hotel for years. Dinner at the bar was fantastic too. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Wrightsville Sound
Airlie
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Airlie and surrounding area, you can visit New Hanover County Arboretum and Johnnie Mercer's Pier.
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.
Mayfaire
If you're spending some time in Mayfaire, Mayfaire Town Center and Regal Mayfaire are top sights worth seeing.
Seagate South
While there might not be top attractions in Seagate South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and New Hanover County Arboretum.
Winter Park
While Winter Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Long Leaf Park and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park.
Pineywoods
Pineywoods might not have many top sights, but Long Leaf Park and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Wrightsville Sound Travel Guide
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- Carolina Beach
- Live Oak Bank Pavilion
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
- Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
- Kure Beach Pier
- Cape Fear Community College
- Cape Fear River
- Freeman Park
- Fort Fisher State Historic Site
- Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
- Ocean Front Park
- Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
- Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
- Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
- Bellamy Mansion Museum
