Located in the heart of historic Wilmington, North Carolina, the Holiday Inn is a convenient downtown hotel and conference center for both business and leisure travelers. We sit right on US17, Market Street and offer easy access to 1-40, historic downtown Wilmington, Cape Fear Riverwalk and beautiful Wrightsville Beach. Guests can easily enjoy riverboat cruises, museums showcasing North Carolina artists and history, championship golf courses, plantations, entertainment complexes, amusements, a state university, nature preserves, major movie studios and the North Carolina Aquarium.
Shopping, Dining and Beaches
Nearby shopping districts, department stores, eclectic shops and restaurants galore are sprinkled throughout Wilmington offering a wide selection of art, jewelry, unique crafts and diverse cuisine. Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Surf City and Topsail Beach are amazing island retreats nearby. These beautiful Cape Fear Coast beaches are ideal for beachcombing, fishing or relaxing by the Atlantic shore. Anglers can spend hours fishing from piers and surf, or charter a deep-sea offshore or Gulf Stream fishing excursion. You can also enjoy nature kayak tours, beautiful boardwalks and scenic state parks.
Cape Fear Beaches & Islands
Wrightsville Beach - 5 miles
Topsail Beach - 15 miles
Carolina Beach - 15 miles
Kure Beach - 20 miles
Bald Head Island - 20 miles
Wilmington NC Attractions
Historic Downtown Wilmington - 4 miles
Cape Fear Riverwalk - 4 miles
USS Battleship North Carolina - 6 miles
Screen Gems Studios - 3 miles
Children's Museum - 1 mile
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher - 20 miles
Bellamy Mansion 4 miles
Airlie Gardens - 6 miles
Southport - 30 miles
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science - 2 miles
Cape Fear Coast Convention & Visitors - 4 miles
Louise Cameron Art Museum - 6 miles
Orton Plantation Gardens - 20 miles
Poplar Grove Plantation - 6 miles
Fort Fisher Historic Site & Recreation Area - 20 miles
Wilmington Railroad Museum - 4 miles
Thalian Hall - 4 miles
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 6 miles
Cotton Exchange - 4 miles
Chandler's Wharf - 4 miles
Riverboat Cruises - 4 miles
Historic Tours - 4 miles
Brunswick Towne - 20 miles
Recreation
Golf Courses - Within 3 miles
Shopping - Within 0.25 mile
Tennis - Within 5 miles
Sports Teams
Wilmington Hammerheads (Soccer Team) - 4 miles
Wilmington Sharks - 4 miles
Wilmington, NC Universities
University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) - 1 mile
Cape Fear Community College - 3 miles
Miller-Motte Business College - ¼ mile
Wilmington Airports & Transportation
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) - 5 miles ($10 Taxi Fee)
North Carolina Port Authority - 4 miles
Almont Shipping Terminals - 4 miles
Industries & Companies
Fortron Industries - 8 miles
Invista - 8 miles
KoSa - 8 miles
Elementis Chromium LP - 9 miles
DAK Americas - 15 miles
Corning - 2 miles
GE - 5 miles
Interroll - 5miles
Louisiana Pacific Corporation - 6 miles
Terex Cranes - 6 miles
Qualified Contractors - 4 miles
International Paper - 7 miles
PPD - 5 miles
AAI Pharm Corp. - 2 miles
DEL Laboratories - 15 miles
Progress Energy - 5 miles
Bellsouth - 5 mile
BASF - 10 miles
New Hanover Regional Medical Center - 3 miles
Directions
From I-40
Take exit 8 (Market St.). Turn left at the light and the hotel is ½ mile on the left.
From Highway 17S
Follow US 17. After passing the intersection of I-40, the hotel is ½ mile on the left.
From I-40 Interchange
Take Exit 8(Market St.). Turn left at the light and hotel is ½ mile on the left.
From Highway 17N/Highway 74/76 East
Follow Highway 17N signs. After entering Wilmington, the hotel is 4 miles on the right
