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A modern two-story building with a white facade and black trim. There is a small garden with red and white flowers in front of the building.

A two-story building with a white facade and black trim. It has a storefront with a sign reading "FOOD & SPIRIT" and a plaque indicating "77° 56' 49" W". There are two potted plants in front of the entrance.

A restaurant with brick walls, large windows, and bar stools.

A bar area with a brick wall, hanging pendant lights, and bar stools.

1. ARRIVE Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington, 0.5 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Sarah

RM510

RM576 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hammock chair in a room with a wooden floor, a small trash bin, and a view of a house through an arched window.

A room with a large window, a door leading to another room, and a potted plant on the windowsill.

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by various types of vegetation.

A modern interior with a plush velvet armchair, a large mirror, and a potted plant.

2. Dreamers BNB

Riverfront District, 0.6 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Tara

RM792

RM975 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a central decorative feature.

A modern breakfast bar with multiple food stations, including a hot buffet area.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'E' on the top, a well-lit entrance, and a parking area.

A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, a large mirror, and a patterned carpet.

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Downtown Wilmington, 0.6 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Ashlee

RM532

RM601 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An outdoor deck with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a docked ship.

A spacious banquet hall with round tables set for dining, featuring exposed brick walls and large windows.

An indoor venue with rows of chairs arranged for an event, brick walls, large windows, and string lights.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of a cityscape, and a colorful striped rug.

4. Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

Downtown Wilmington, 0.5 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

JEFFREY C.

RM517

RM584 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa and a glass table, and a large window overlooking a brick building.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a clock on the wall.

A living room with a brown sofa, patterned armchair, and a wooden staircase.

5. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Downtown Wilmington, 0.4 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Cynthia

RM413

RM467 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

An outdoor patio with brick walls, large windows, and metal tables and chairs.

A lobby with a large black and white photograph of a bridge, a blue sofa with cushions, and a bookshelf with various items.

6. Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington, < 0.1 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Jan

RM465

RM526 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern bar area with a menu board, bar stools, and a seating area with chairs and a round table.

A lounge area with wicker chairs and red cushions, a central fire pit, and a view of a fire through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a large meeting table, blue chairs, a decorative tree, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, a coffee machine, and shelves stocked with bottles.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Downtown Wilmington, < 0.1 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Glenn

RM517

RM584 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a round dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a built-in oven.

A modern living room with a brick wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table.

8. The Hive

Downtown Wilmington, 0.3 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Kaseem

RM900

RM1,469 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A water park with multiple slides and pools.

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a TV, and a dresser.

A pier extending into the sea with a sunset in the background.

9. Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Wilmington, 0.3 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Lee

RM485

RM548 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A balcony with metal chairs, a view of a river, and a distant ship.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a dining area with a table and chairs in the background.

A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a body of water and a distant ship.

A U.S. Coast Guard ship docked at a pier with a clear view of the surrounding greenery and water.

10. Water Street Retreats

Downtown Wilmington, 0.3 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Matthew

RM533

RM847 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern outdoor seating area with blue Adirondack chairs, a round table, and a bar area with string lights.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements including sofas, chairs, and tables.

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, a bed, a vanity with a mirror, and a walk-in closet.

A pier extending into the water at sunset with a cloudy sky.

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

New Market Center, 7.6 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Paula

RM402

RM454 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A lifeguard tower with the number 12 on a beach with the ocean in the background.

A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a beach with a path and dunes.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo.

A multi-story building with a central entrance, surrounded by a grassy area and small bushes.

12. Surf Suites

13.9 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Megan

RM474

RM628 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two tables, and ottomans.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view.

A snack kiosk with a variety of packaged snacks and a refrigerated display.

13. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

11.1 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Amy

RM388

RM439 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel with a sign reading 'STUDIOS BY MARRIOTT' and a parking lot with marked spaces.

Three refrigerated vending machines with a variety of snacks, drinks, and ice cream.

A modern kitchen with a built-in TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a wooden cabinet with drawers.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a built-in oven.

14. StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington

11.3 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Victoria

RM326

RM369 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, lounge areas, and a well-lit exterior.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a wall-mounted sign, and a shelf with amenities.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a fireplace.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating arrangements, and a large screen.

15. Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

5.8 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Margaret

RM413

RM466 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a swimming pool and palm trees.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered area and a flagpole.

A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with a glass enclosure, and overhead pendant lighting.

16. Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

Mayfaire, 10.6 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Diego

RM429

RM484 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A modern kitchen with a yogurt dispenser, eggs, and milk station, a breakfast bar, and a chalkboard menu.

A hotel room with a minibar, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wooden partition.

An indoor swimming pool with a lifeguard chair, poolside chairs, and a no diving sign.

17. Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

15.8 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Stephanie

RM498

RM563 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A balcony with a view of a beach and pier.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a dresser, and a television on the wall.

A modern multi-story hotel with balconies and a beach view.

A beach with a wooden pier extending into the ocean, a lifeguard stand, and a white fence.

18. Silver Gull Motel

14.7 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

David M

RM586

RM663 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the sea, a balcony, and several pieces of furniture including sofas and a coffee table.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a beach area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, and a staircase leading to the beach.

A hotel with a large pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern hotel lobby with a large open space, wooden ceiling beams, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

19. Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

15 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Ferdinand

RM551

RM761 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating areas, and pendant lighting.

A rooftop lounge area with wicker furniture, a pool table, and a view of the building's exterior.

A modern lounge area with blue seating, purple armchairs, and a central round table.

20. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

5.8 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Hubert

RM365

RM412 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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ARRIVE Wilmington	9.6 Exceptional 963 reviews	View
Dreamers BNB	9.6 Exceptional 408 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront	9.2 Wonderful 1,128 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center	9.0 Wonderful 649 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Cape Fear Museum of History and Science Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

8/10 Good

"Great location, staff helpful, room quality very good. Breakfast just ok."

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay."

ARRIVE Wilmington

10/10 Excellent

"Super cute hotel with a fantastic restaurant and courtyard."

Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and organized well. Bed was comfortable. Parking was convenient and affordable as we just used the parking garage across the street. Bathroom was kinda open lift style so unless you are very comfortable listening to your guest use the bathroom, the room is best for single guests. Cafe and restaurants on the premise. Centrally located. Would book again if I was alone on a business trip."

Dreamers BNB

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, so walkable to so many restaurants. Beautiful room and house. Would definitely stay here again!"

The Hive

8/10 Good

"Parking wasn’t free, I had to pay 30.00 a day to park! I parked on the gravel it was tough getting my luggage through the gravels. No elevators."

Other attractions near Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

A large white building with columns and arched windows.

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

8.2/10 (76 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts during your stay in Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

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The Cotton Exchange

8.8/10 (142 reviews)

During your visit to Wilmington, you can search for that perfect souvenir at The Cotton Exchange. Wander through the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this family-friendly area.

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A river winding through a city with industrial areas and green spaces.

Riverwalk

9.2/10 (225 reviews)

After visiting Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its festivals.

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A historic train station with a large steam locomotive, a brick building labeled "Atlantic Coast Line Rail Road," and a covered waiting area.

Wilmington Railroad Museum

9.2/10 (38 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Wilmington Railroad Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

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The Eagle's Dare

After visiting The Eagle's Dare, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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City Stage Theatre

7.2/10 (7 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at City Stage Theatre, a popular theatre in Wilmington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Burgwin-Wright House

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Wilmington when you spend time at Burgwin-Wright House. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

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Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews

Take the family on an outing to Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews during your trip to Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cape Fear Museum of History and Science?

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is located in a historic area of Wilmington known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 460 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Cape Fear Museum of History and Science?

Adjacent to Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront and Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Cape Fear Museum of History and Science?

Expedia has 460 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Cape Fear Museum of History and Science.

What can I see and do near Cape Fear Museum of History and Science?

Study the collections at Battleship North Carolina, Wilmington Railroad Museum or Bellamy Mansion Museum. Explore landmarks like Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Legion Stadium and City Stage Theatre. You can catch a show at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.

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Our top choices for Cape Fear Museum of History and Science hotels

1. ARRIVE Wilmington

2. Dreamers BNB

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

4. Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

5. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

6. Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

7. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

8. The Hive

9. Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10. Water Street Retreats

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

12. Surf Suites

13. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

14. StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington

15. Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

16. Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

17. Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

18. Silver Gull Motel

19. Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

20. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

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Top Cape Fear Museum of History and Science Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

ARRIVE Wilmington

Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

Dreamers BNB

The Hive

Other attractions near Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

The Cotton Exchange

Riverwalk

Wilmington Railroad Museum

The Eagle's Dare

City Stage Theatre

Burgwin-Wright House

Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews

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