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

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

1. Dreamers BNB

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

Tara

CA $276

CA $340 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

2. ARRIVE Wilmington

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

CA $207

CA $234 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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

3. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

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

Timothy

CA $152

CA $171 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A wooden deck with two hanging chairs and a small table with plants.

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

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

4. The Hive

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

CA $298

CA $494 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a pool in the background.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

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

Gabriel Armando

CA $180

CA $204 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a bar area with stools.

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.

6. Water Street Retreats

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

Matthew

CA $186

CA $295 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bar area.

A brick building with a green awning, a tree-lined sidewalk, and parked cars.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, wooden flooring, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a wall-mounted shelf with dishes.

7. Your 2BD Wilmington Spring Break Retreat!

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

CA $225

CA $450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

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

Paula

CA $156

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern cafe with a central seating area, a snack display, and a coffee machine.

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

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

9. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

11.1 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

James

CA $145

CA $164 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

10. Surf Suites

13.9 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Jennifer

CA $160

CA $213 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign for 'Palomas', and a 'LELA' sign.

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

11. Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

5.8 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Margaret

CA $144

CA $163 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and a sink.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a sofa, two side tables, a coffee table, a grey armchair, a patterned rug, and a wall-mounted smart vending machine.

A gym with cardio machines, weight training equipment, and a mirrored wall.

12. StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington

11.3 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Victoria

CA $121

CA $137 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

13. Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

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

Diego

CA $151

CA $171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and two armchairs.

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

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

14. Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

15.8 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Stephanie

CA $157

CA $178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern indoor seating area with hanging chairs and red cushioned chairs, a patterned carpet, and a view through large windows.

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

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

15. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

5.8 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Hubert

CA $127

CA $144 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

An outdoor patio with string lights, tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, a bench, a large window, and a view of the bathroom and kitchen.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, stationary bikes, and free weights.

A hotel lobby with a central bar, seating areas, and a reception desk.

16. Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

New Market Center, 7.5 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Deborah

CA $135

CA $152 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, grey chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern lounge area with large windows, blue patterned chairs, and a mix of sofas and tables.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, hanging pendant lights, and a display of framed items.

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

17. Element by Marriott Wilmington

Mayfaire, 10.9 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

CA $241

CA $273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel lobby with a large wooden conference table surrounded by green and blue patterned chairs, a chandelier, and a green-themed backdrop with a television.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A reception area with a green wall, a reception desk, a sofa, and a TV.

A courtyard with a brick wall, large windows, and outdoor seating including a blue sofa and round table.

18. SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

11.2 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Kim

CA $157

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative rug.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A swimming pool with a 3 FT depth marker, a changing room with chairs, and a fitness area with exercise equipment.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a forest through the window.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

7.9 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Whitney

CA $120

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A balcony with a view of a beach and pier.

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

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

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

20. Silver Gull Motel

14.7 km from Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

David M

CA $205

CA $232 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Dreamers BNB	9.6 Exceptional 407 reviews	View
ARRIVE Wilmington	9.6 Exceptional 961 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
The Hive	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Top Cape Fear Museum of History and Science Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The room was perfect. The hotel was conveniently located."

Catalina Crib~ Experience Downtown Wilmington Nightlife, Walk to Concerts

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, comfy bed and wonderful little amenities! Had a cute snack basket, along with bathroom extras (hair ties, cotton swabs and q-tips) that were a great touch! It’s close enough to downtown that everything is easily walkable but not so close it’s too loud. Host was very easy to communicate with and so helpful when needed!"

Chic Downtown Loft - Parking - Central New

10/10 Excellent

"The property is very nice and clean. The directions for the parking garage are a little confusing. A little more detail on where it is located would be helpful."

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."

Battleship Sunset on Water Street! River View! Free parking!!

8/10 Good

"Great location and quiet neighborhood. Unit was perfect size and well furnished. Host communicated well."

Riverview Penthouse on Water Street! Stunning views and sunsets!

10/10 Excellent

"This is an amazing property. The views are stunning, and so close to everything, right in downtown Wilmington on the River walk. The rooms were so clean that I felt like I was at home. Mr. Curt was extremely engaged and although we had zero issues, I believe he was sincerely concerned as to our needs and comfort. I would highly recommend d this property without reservation."

Heart of Downtown Wilmington ILM - Sleeps 12! Sauna, walking distance to a lot.

10/10 Excellent

"Such a great location. Walkable to almost everything in downtown and river. If you are a “OTH” or “summer I turned pretty” very close by serval filming locations of both shows. Would be great for a girls weekend or weekend getaway! We have stayed here several times and will be back."

Historic Downtown Wilmington 6BR/4BA Luxury Penthouse | Sleeps 20

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay for large groups. Right in the middle of downtown Wilmington."

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 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 travels to 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. Check out 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 storied theater in Wilmington. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Burgwin-Wright House

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Wilmington with a stop 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, check out the 460 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveler 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 will I find close to Cape Fear Museum of History and Science?

Expedia has 460 hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals 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. Dreamers BNB

2. ARRIVE Wilmington

3. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

4. The Hive

5. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

6. Water Street Retreats

7. Your 2BD Wilmington Spring Break Retreat!

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

9. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

10. Surf Suites

11. Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

12. StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington

13. Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

14. Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

15. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

16. Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

17. Element by Marriott Wilmington

18. SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

20. Silver Gull Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Top Cape Fear Museum of History and Science Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Catalina Crib~ Experience Downtown Wilmington Nightlife, Walk to Concerts

Chic Downtown Loft - Parking - Central New

The Hive

Battleship Sunset on Water Street! River View! Free parking!!

Riverview Penthouse on Water Street! Stunning views and sunsets!

Heart of Downtown Wilmington ILM - Sleeps 12! Sauna, walking distance to a lot.

Historic Downtown Wilmington 6BR/4BA Luxury Penthouse | Sleeps 20

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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