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Travel

Where to fly into: • Wilmington (ILM) • Myrtle Beach (MYR) ~1.5 hours from Wilmington • Raleigh/Durham (RDU) ~2 hours from Wilmington In addition to the variety of local hotels listed below, there are SO MANY Airbnb properties in and around downtown Wilmington. We would recommend checking these out! We are more than happy to help you make decisions on where to stay if you are unsure about the location :)

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Front Street Inn

215 South Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
 

• 2 minute walk to the venue • 10 minutes from ILM Airport • Attached to Concorde Espresso Bar which has fantastic morning coffees and late night vibes! We definitely recommend Concorde if you have additional time to spend here • Just one block away from the Riverwalk • Free on-site parking

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ARRIVE Wilmington

101 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
 

• 3 minute walk to the venue • 10 minutes from ILM Airport • Paid parking on-site • Next to Dram Yard restaurant with attached cute outdoor gazebo bar • Across from one of our favorite restaurants in Wilmington - Tarantelli’s (italian)

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Hotel Ballast Wilmington Tapestry Collection by Hilton

301 North Water St, Wilmington, NC
 9107635900

• 10 minute walk to the venue • 10 minutes from ILM Airport • Good dining options - particularly Sugo Italian Steakhouse if wanting a nice dinner (we recommend!) • Situated along the Riverwalk • Paid parking on-site • Complimentary airport shuttle to ILM from 5am - 11pm

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

9 Estell Lee Place, Wilmington, NC
 9107651131

• 19 minute walk to the venue • 10 minutes from ILM Airport • Situated along the Riverwalk • Has Cloud 9 Rooftop bar which is a cool spot when the weather allows for it • Indoor pool • Paid parking on-site

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Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

229 North 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
 

• 11 minute walk to the venue • 10 minutes from ILM Airport • Outdoor pool • 3 blocks away from the Riverwalk but in the heart of downtown • Paid parking on-site or nearby garages

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

225 Grace St, Wilmington, NC
 9102513930

• 12 minute walk to the venue • 10 minutes from ILM Airport • 3 blocks away from the Riverwalk (next to the Courtyard by Marriott) • Indoor pool • Paid parking on-site or nearby garages

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

839 Medical Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401
 

• 7 minute drive to the venue • 15 minutes from ILM Airport • Free on-site parking • Indoor pool

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

2177 Stonecrop Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412
 

• 10 minute drive to the venue • 20 minutes from ILM Airport • Free parking on-site • Outdoor pool • Located within “The Pointe” where we live - with a few good restaurants next door - we recommend Zocalo (mexican cuisine) and Nori (asian/sushi cuisine)!

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Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

1989 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28403
 

• 20 minute drive to the venue • 5 minute drive to the beach • 20 minutes from ILM Airport • Free parking on-site, outdoor pool • Across the street from several great restaurants - Blueberry’s Grill for brunch (we recommend!), Kipo’s (greek cuisine, cocktails and fun outdoor space)

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Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center

6745 Rock Spring Road, Wilmington, NC 28405
 

• 18 minute drive to the venue • 8 minute drive to the beach • 20 minutes from ILM Airport • Situated next to a large shopping center (Mayfaire Town Center), grocery store, several good restaurant options • Free parking on-site

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Trailborn Surf & Sound

275 Waynick Boulevard, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
 

• 20-25 minute drive to the venue • 20-25 minutes from ILM Airport • Located directly on Wrightsville Beach (waterfront) • La Duna Paradiso restaurant is attached and very good • Spa and outdoor pool on-site

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Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

1706 North Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
 

• 25 minute drive to the venue • 25-30 minutes from ILM Airport • Located on Wrightsville Beach • Solstice Kitchen & Cocktails on site, also has a small coffee shop inside • Can purchase beach chairs/other rentals for a beach day if time & weather allows • Offers a free shuttle for shopping/dining/activities within a 4-mi radius (NOT the airport)