What's Downtown Wilmington Like?

Visitors really like Downtown Wilmington, especially its historical sites and riverfront access. You can take some time to enjoy this walkable neighborhood's live music and theater scene. Top places to visit include Wilmington Convention Center. There's plenty more to see, including Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and Children's Museum of Wilmington.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Wilmington?

We have 101 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' favorite lodging options in Downtown Wilmington:

Front Street Inn

Riverfront B&B with bar

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Garden • Close to shopping

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Riverfront hotel with 5 beach bars, conference center

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • Central location

Graystone Inn

Upscale guestrooms with soaking bathtubs

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Walkable location

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

3-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Bar • Central location

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

3.5-star hotel with indoor pool, restaurant

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Walkable location

How to Get to Downtown Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington is located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from the heart of Wilmington.

Flying to:

• • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Downtown Wilmington

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Wilmington

What to See in Downtown Wilmington

• • Wilmington Convention Center
• • Cape Fear Community College
• • Burgwin-Wright House

Things to Do in Downtown Wilmington

• • Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
• • Children's Museum of Wilmington
• • The Cotton Exchange
• • Wilmington Railroad Museum
• • City Stage Theatre

Other Popular Downtown Wilmington Attractions

• • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
• • Latimer House

When Is the Best Time to Visit Wilmington?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 78°F)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, March (average 48°F)
• • Rainiest months: September, July, August, June (average 7 inches of rainfall)