South Front District, NC
Wilmington
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University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of North Carolina at Wilmington as part of your travels around 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
Take a tour of the lead ship of North Carolina-class battleships and learn about U.S. Navy history in a unique and adventurous way.
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park during your visit to Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Wilmington Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Wilmington Convention Center during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.
Mayfaire Town Center
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mayfaire Town Center during your visit to Wilmington. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.
South Front District Hotel Deals
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"The property was nice overall. The beach and location were beautiful. We had a premium suite which was nice but I’m not sure what the difference was in comparison to the others as they had the same square footage. We upgraded due to complaints about the regular suites and hoped that would make a ..."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Very comfortable room and bed. Had a waterfront room, so gorgeous view of the Battleship on the Cape Fear. Love the tile in the bathroom. Gym isn't large, but quite adequate. Only thing I missed was having a minifridge."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
"Check in was easy and quick. Room was nice and modern, with hardwood floors, definitely a big improvement over grungy carpet. Bed was very comf, and bathroom was immaculate. Breakfast was good, nothing special but definitely substantial enough to start off your day. All around good experience, would ..."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Comfort Inn University
"Great hot brkfast every morning!!"
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
"The room did not have a working phone. ? Of why there was a shower cap over the smoke detector. Maintenance did respond to the issues after the 2 nd time we asked! Took the cap off the smoke detector but phone was not fixed. Housekeeping did not make the beds between days. No trash done in our room. ..."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Pirates Cove
"Nicole was very helpful when fixing our keys when they wouldn’t work! Any time she would see us out and about she would ask if we needed anything! Very polite and courteous! Would stay here again! It was an awesome to have a place for our service animal to go and hang out! (as well as others who ..."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
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Other neighborhoods around South Front District
Dry Pond
While Dry Pond might 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.
The Bottom
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Bottom and surrounding area, you can visit Cape Fear Museum and Bellamy Mansion Museum.
Wilmington Historic District
Discover a national historic district featuring 875 contributing buildings, Queen Anne and Bungalow/American Craftsman style architecture, and notable landmarks like Bellamy Mansion and St. James Episcopal Church.
Downtown Wilmington
Downtown Wilmington is beloved for its stunning river views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River.
Riverfront District
While visiting Riverfront District, you might make a stop by sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion.
Carolina Place
While there might not be top attractions in Carolina Place, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cape Fear Museum and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College.
