Title: Visit Hightsville: 2026 Travel Guide for Hightsville, Wilmington | Expedia.com [Hotels in Hightsville](https://expedia.com/Hightsville-Hotels.d553248634999101681.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Hightsville](https://expedia.com/Hightsville-Vacation-Rentals.d553248634999101681.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Hightsville](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Hightsville.d553248634999101681.Car-Rental-Guide)[Hightsville Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Hightsville.d553248634999101681.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Hightsville, NC ## Travel Guide ## Visit Hightsville Things to do - Hightsville Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Hightsville ![Sleep Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/42800/42717/87da506d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sleep Inn 5225 Market St Wilmington NC $74 nightly $84 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,061 reviews) Pluses -- clean room, friendly front desk and cleaning person, etc Minuses -- no TV channel sheet/guide in the rooms. In this day and age, with 100 or more channels on hotel TVs, trying to use the channel guide on a TV screen is tedious, slow, and often wrong. Each hotel needs a sheet of the channels ... Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=42717&PinnedHotelID=42717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634999101681) ![Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13800/13731/28fdfbf0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 301 N Water St Wilmington NC $131 nightly $148 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,442 reviews) Great stay. Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F15%2F2026&endDate=2%2F16%2F2026&selected=13731&PinnedHotelID=13731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634999101681) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14500/14430/w3836h2559x4y0-2a3360e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC 5032 Market St Wilmington NC $80 nightly $90 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (183 reviews) Clean room, nice hotel, great staff Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=14430&PinnedHotelID=14430&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634999101681) [See all 4,207 properties in Hightsville](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026®ionId=553248634999101681) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN - see reviews!!! w/PRIVATE boardwalk beach access!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24040000/24033300/24033236/3ff3393c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN - see reviews!!! w/PRIVATE boardwalk beach access! Carolina Beach NC Book a stay at this beach condo in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (512 reviews) Host was very welcoming and the place was just what I was looking for ! Clean and comfortable with easy outdoor access to the ocean. Highly recommend. Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Carolina-Beach-Hotels-OCEAN-FRONT-SUPER-CLEAN-See-Reviews-WPRIVATE-Boardwalk-Beach-Access.h24033236.Hotel-Information) ![OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN!!! see reviews.. .Private boardwalk beach access!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24040000/24040000/24039982/90f40fc4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN!!! see reviews.. .Private boardwalk beach access! Carolina Beach NC Book a stay at this beach condo in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (394 reviews) Great host and place. Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Carolina-Beach-Hotels-OCEAN-FRONT-SUPER-CLEAN-See-Reviews-Private-Boardwalk-Beach-Access.h24039982.Hotel-Information) ![Cutest Cottage on the Beach- FREE WIFI and Laundry Included sleeps 5](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18765700/18765608/646a04b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cutest Cottage on the Beach- FREE WIFI and Laundry Included sleeps 5 Carolina Beach NC Stay at this vacation home in Carolina Beach. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (255 reviews) Easy location to beach , boardwalk and restaurants. Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Carolina-Beach-Hotels-Cutest-Cottage-On-The-Beach-FREE-WIFI-And-Laundry-Included-Sleeps-5.h18765608.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Hightsville](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248634999101681&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Hightsville hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634999101681&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634999101681&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634999101681&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[Feb 9 - Feb 10](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634999101681&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634999101681&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634999101681&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![FFHFRM The University of North Carolina at Wilmington campus, North Carolina, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066247/569d1cc6-a700-40ad-a8bd-5c24f1738d73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of North Carolina at Wilmington 4.5/5(304 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-North-Carolina-At-Wilmington-Wilmington.d6066247.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial panorama view of Wilmington North Carolina historic district along the Cape Fear river, with the North Carolina battleship with cloudy sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339294/9a14c8aa-bfa6-4bba-bebe-55fab4bfb570.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Riverwalk-Riverfront-District.d6339294.Vacation-Attraction) ![Battleship North Carolina featuring heritage elements as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066249/77d0c183-8e40-4f52-9bb0-8968bd6ef7bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Battleship North Carolina 4.5/5(241 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Battleship-North-Carolina-North-Carolina.d6066249.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wilmington_WilmingtonConventionCenter_6127710_0004](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127710/a154c312-43d2-44cd-a31e-b079fc71e9c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wilmington Convention Center 4.5/5(75 reviews) Learn about the events happening at Wilmington Convention Center during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Wilmington-Convention-Center-Downtown-Wilmington.d6127710.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wilmington_MayfaireTownCenter_6247544_0006](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247544/5b43321a-e595-4eb8-bd20-ee9f71a04e8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mayfaire Town Center 4.5/5(241 reviews) You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mayfaire Town Center during your visit to Wilmington. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Mayfaire-Town-Center-Mayfaire.d6247544.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wilmington_JungleRapidsFamilyFunPark_6186100_0004](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186100/af752da5-c8b7-4c1a-acf1-8134911c9f6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park 4/5(33 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Jungle-Rapids-Family-Fun-Park-Seagate-South.d6186100.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Picture 4 for Activity Wilmington: Ghosts of the Port City Haunted Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48018951/3691dfce-de89-4bfa-8b26-c5eaca5866fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour $32 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wraiths-wicked-whispers-wilmington-ghost-tour.a48018951.activity-details) ![Wrightsville Beach Sunset Dolphin Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50920999/d1679807-edbf-4a7b-b556-a7c13264c665.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise $49 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wrightsville-beach-sunset-cruise.a50920999.activity-details) ![History and Architecture Walking Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5272439/c19c72ba-c9d7-41f5-a9b4-4fc86308e2f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### History and Architecture Walking Tour $25 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/history-and-architecture-walking-tour.a5272439.activity-details) ![Two- Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/688776/8f4e9306-21d9-40c0-98c0-323a727d623c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Two- Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Cocoa Wrightsville Beach, NC $110 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/two-hour-group-surfing-lesson-in-cocoa-wrightsville-beach.a688776.activity-details) ![5 Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46032090/54206269-2aa7-4d51-bf17-1ab3c5f325ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self-Guided Adventure Tour $85 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/5-hour-wilmington-river-to-sea-e-bike-self-guided-adventure-tour.a46032090.activity-details) ![Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49481787/582f7c2b-de1f-4c3c-8df2-dfbf2de59681.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour $20 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wilmington-coup-and-massacre-historic-tour.a49481787.activity-details) [See all activities in Hightsville](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Hightsville.d553248634999101681.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Hightsville ![Wilmington showing an administrative buidling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1587/099ecea6-6df2-4edc-90f0-252d2fd8d8e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wilmington - Cities near Hightsville - Places of interest [Wilmington](https://expedia.com/Wilmington.dx1587) - [University of North Carolina at Wilmington ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-North-Carolina-At-Wilmington-Wilmington.d6066247.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wrightsville Beach ](https://expedia.com/Wrightsville-Beach-South-End.d6066253.Vacation-Attraction) - [Carolina Beach Boardwalk ](https://expedia.com/Carolina-Beach-Boardwalk-Carolina-Beach.d553248621560819995.Vacation-Attraction) - [Carolina Beach ](https://expedia.com/Carolina-Beach-Carolina-Beach.d6087231.Vacation-Attraction) - [Riverwalk ](https://expedia.com/Riverwalk-Riverfront-District.d6339294.Vacation-Attraction) - [Live Oak Bank Pavilion ](https://expedia.com/Live-Oak-Bank-Pavilion-Wilmington-Historic-District.d817348610509213696.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kure Beach ](https://expedia.com/Kure-Beach-Kure-Beach.d624896182970966016.Vacation-Attraction) - [Battleship North Carolina ](https://expedia.com/Battleship-North-Carolina-North-Carolina.d6066249.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wilmington Convention Center ](https://expedia.com/Wilmington-Convention-Center-Downtown-Wilmington.d6127710.Vacation-Attraction) - [Surf City Beach ](https://expedia.com/Surf-City-Beach-North-Carolina.d553248635983992178.Vacation-Attraction) - [Carolina Beach Fishing Pier ](https://expedia.com/Carolina-Beach-Fishing-Pier-Carolina-Beach.d553248621560819997.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kure Beach Pier ](https://expedia.com/Kure-Beach-Pier-Kure-Beach.d553248621532661041.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cape Fear River ](https://expedia.com/Cape-Fear-River-North-Carolina.d684541385334444032.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mayfaire Town Center ](https://expedia.com/Mayfaire-Town-Center-Mayfaire.d6247544.Vacation-Attraction) - [Johnnie Mercer's Pier ](https://expedia.com/Johnnie-Mercers-Pier-Wrightsville-Beach.d553248621561173645.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cape Fear Community College ](https://expedia.com/Cape-Fear-Community-College-Downtown-Wilmington.d553248634001395039.Vacation-Attraction) - [Freeman Park ](https://expedia.com/Freeman-Park-Carolina-Beach.d553248621560819994.Vacation-Attraction) - [Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park ](https://expedia.com/Jungle-Rapids-Family-Fun-Park-Seagate-South.d6186100.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ocean Front Park ](https://expedia.com/Ocean-Front-Park-Kure-Beach.d553248621560820001.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College ](https://expedia.com/Wilson-Center-At-Cape-Fear-Community-College-Downtown-Wilmington.d650468468312956928.Vacation-Attraction) - [Airlie Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Airlie-Gardens-Wrightsville-Sound.d6066255.Vacation-Attraction) - [Carolina Beach State Park ](https://expedia.com/Carolina-Beach-State-Park-Carolina-Beach.d553248621532661044.Vacation-Attraction) - [Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Greenfield-Lake-Park-And-Gardens-Wilmington.d553248621560799391.Vacation-Attraction) - [Greenfield Lake Amphitheater ](https://expedia.com/Greenfield-Lake-Amphitheater-Wilmington.d821331071864827904.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bellamy Mansion Museum ](https://expedia.com/Bellamy-Mansion-Museum-Wilmington-Historic-District.d6087235.Vacation-Attraction) - 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