EV Charging Hotels in Wilmington, NC

A striking port city in North Carolina, Wilmington is a gateway to the stunning Cape Fear Coast beaches and boasts a buzzing downtown Historic District and Riverwalk lined with attractions for all ages. Spend a few days touring around town from hotels with EV charging stations in Wilmington and discover the city's upscale restaurants, galleries, and boutique shops. Take a fascinating tour of the Battleship North Carolina and observe preserved artifacts on the ship that cover WWII naval combat history. A great place to visit any time of year, Wilmington is abundant in nautical history, Southern hospitality, and beautiful beaches worth writing home about.

While in town, you’ll want to take full advantage of its sandy shores and carve out enough time for unobstructed beach time. For a family-friendly, unspoiled natural playground, head to Kure Beach. A great place to explore nature this smaller-sized beach offers a wealth of activities, including dive shows, aquatic exhibits, and the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Learn about Civil-War-era history from Fort Fisher State Historic Site before walking or jogging along the six-mile protected shoreline at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area.

Plan a day trip to Wrightsville Beach, a striking stretch of coastline and home to high-end adventure and wellness activities, including world-renowned surf and unlimited watersports like paddleboarding and kayaking. Soak up rays from the white sand beach or swim in the sparkling water all afternoon. Right up from the water, you’ll find all the beach boutiques, elevated dining, and cocktail bars to enjoy before heading back to EV charge station hotels in Wilmington.

Just outside hotels with electric car charging stations, you can spend an exciting few hours exploring the imposing USS North Carolina (BB-55), the lead ship of the North Carolina class of fast battleships. This vessel was the first of its kind built for the United States Navy under the Washington Treaty system. The ship was completed in April 1941, while the United States was still neutral during World War II, and later, was eventually used for war efforts. As a fascinating piece of history to explore, you’re able to take tours or discover this ship at your own pace. For a battleship that once held around 2000 people, you may be amazed at how cramped the ship feels for its size, and reading through the stunning quotes from the servicemen on board really brings to life what it was like to live and work on this vessel.

Make a day trip to the stunning Airlie Gardens, a 67-acre historic public garden with cultural and environmental programs. The grounds showcase the beauty of the surrounding nature while sharing its history and ensuring the preservation of the area. The facility also welcomes around 4,000 students annually to offer outdoor learning experiences and share a connection to the environment. And depending on when you go, you may catch one of the garden’s signature events held throughout the year.

Have a great trip to Wilmington and don’t forget to check out our other EV charging hotels nearby in Cary, Asheville, and Durham.