Wilmington's Hilton Riverside
Situated on the waterfront in downtown Wilmington, the Wilmington Hilton Riverside offers spectacular views of the Cape Fear River. The hotel looks out on the USS North Carolina Battleship across the river and is across from the Old Cotton Exchange, home to numerous shops for browsing. Guests are within easy walking distance of numerous area attractions, including fine restaurants and walk-in cafes, some overlooking the historic Cape Fear.
The hotel has 272 guest rooms, many overlooking the Cape Fear River. Rooms in the newer section have a better view of the Battleship. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center and business center, abundant meeting space for conferences, an outdoor pool overlooking the river, premium cable television, high-speed Internet, coffee maker, desk chairs and work desk. Evening room service is available. A snack bar, juice bar and restaurant are on the premises, with an additional on-site Ruth's Chris Steak House with wide river views.
Take a Riverboat Cruise, old-fashioned trolley ride with the Wilmington Trolley Company, Segway Tour (lessons available) or a walking tour of beautiful historic homes and buildings. The Wilmington Railroad Museum houses a wealth of artifacts and educational exhibits for history buffs.
Wilmington is within easy driving distance of championship golf courses. Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach are less than 20 miles away and offer boating, surfing, fishing, beachcombing and seafood restaurants galore. Bicyclists will enjoy downtown Wilmington, but for a real treat, try driving 15 miles to Fort Fisher Civil War Museum. Be sure to take a picnic lunch, eat at a picnic area on the Atlantic Ocean and bike down to where the Cape Fear River joins the Atlantic Ocean.
Wilmington Hilton Riverside
301 N. Water St.
Wilmington, NC 28401-3934
910-763-5900
hilton.com
Duck's Sanderling Resort and Spa
Situated on the small strip of land north of Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk in the town of Duck, Sanderling Resort and Spa lies between the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound. Known for its luxurious amenities, the Sanderling offers guests 32-inch flat-screen televisions, complimentary fitness facilities and access to its indoor or outdoor pools. Its beach umbrellas, beach chairs, tables and snack center are right on the beach. Have a massage, body treatment or manicure in the resort's spa. Several dining areas offer excellent menu choices as well as glorious panoramic ocean views. Concierge service is available.
Nearby facilities provide opportunities for golf, tennis, bicycling, sailing, kayaking, jet-skiing and bicycling. Spend a day browsing quaint shops in the town of Duck, visiting nearby Wright Brothers Memorial Park and driving to Corolla to see the famous wild horses or the Currituck Lighthouse.
The Sanderling Resort and Spa
1461 Duck Road
Duck, NC
252-261-4111
800-701-4111
thesanderling.com
Pinehurst Resort and Spa
If golf and a luxurious resort and spa, minus the ocean, sounds inviting, Pinehurst Resort and Spa is ideal. Some of the world's greatest golfers train and return to play on Pinehurst's eight world-class courses. Pinehurst's Golf Academy provides expert golf instruction. The Spa and Fitness Center offers massage, facial, scrubs and wraps, aquatherapy and salon treatments to men, women and teens.
Hotel accommodations within the resort include the Carolina Inn and the Manor, both luxurious hotels that cater to those who appreciate culture and class.
The Carolina Inn
This grand hotel, built in 1901, is a National Historic Landmark and caters to the first-class traveler. Restaurants, shopping, fine dining verandas and a full-service resort services desk welcome guests. Amenities include valet service, activity center, gated pool, kiddie pool, bicycle rentals, carriage rides and complimentary shuttle service.
The Manor
More like a sportsman's lodge, the Manor offers 42 deluxe guest rooms, including suites. It accesses all resort amenities via Pinehurst Resort Transportation, including swimming, fitness and sporting activities. Continental breakfast is available, as is a Southern sun room and lounge.
Pinehurst Resort
80 Carolina Vista Drive
Pinehurst, NC 28374
910-235-8507
910-487-4653
pinehurst.com
