Visitors to this area simply have to check out the Cotton Exchange shopping center, located in the charming Historic District in Downtown Wilmington, NC. We're walking distance from multiple popular hotels, including the Hilton & Marriot. Once you're done shopping, you can take a relaxing stroll down our scenic Riverwalk. Most visitors to our area come for the beaches - but we think they stay for our thriving Downtown Shopping & Restaurants. So, check out the map below for specific directions to our many shops & places to eat.