Our other sites
Get A Free World Heritage Guide »
SeatGuru
Family Vacation Critic
Cruise Critic
BookingBuddy
We recommend:
We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.

Wilmington

Free Newsletter

Interested in Wilmington?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Wilmington each week.

  • Save Cape Fear River
  • E-mail this page
Explore the world! TripAdvisor has reviews and information on over 400,000 locations, including:
Hotels
Travel Destinations
Sightseeing

Explore other Wilmington resources:

Cape Fear River


Cape Fear River
Wilmington, NC
What's Nearby:
Click map pins for more information.
Sponsor:
view map of Cape Fear River
Free Wilmington Guide

Get your quick guide to the top hotels, restaurants and things to do.

Traveler Photos & Videos

View all photos
Add Photos
Add Videos

Wilmington weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Dec
56°F 13°C
36°F 2°C
2 in 6 cm
Jan
54°F 12°C
33°F 0°C
2 in 6 cm
Feb
57°F 13°C
36°F 2°C
3 in 9 cm
Mar
63°F 17°C
42°F 5°C
4 in 9 cm
Apr
72°F 22°C
50°F 10°C
2 in 5 cm
May
78°F 25°C
58°F 14°C
4 in 11 cm

Extended Forecast
Sunday
Dec 20
Hi:
47°F 8°C
Lo:
29°F -1°C
Monday
Dec 21
Hi:
49°F 9°C
Lo:
29°F -1°C
Tuesday
Dec 22
Hi:
52°F 11°C
Lo:
29°F -1°C
More weather for Wilmington
 | 
Powered by
Weather Underground
Traveler Description:
The most industrialized of all North Carolina's rivers, this water system stretches 200 miles through the heart of the North Carolina piedmont,...... more » The most industrialized of all North Carolina's rivers, this water system stretches 200 miles through the heart of the North Carolina piedmont, crossing the coastal plain, and empties into the Atlantic near Southport. « less
Familiar with Cape Fear River? Write your own description and share what you know with other travelers.
Attraction type: River
Write Your Own Attraction Review

Been to Cape Fear River? Share your experiences!

Write a Review
Add Photos
Add Videos

What's Near Cape Fear River

Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Distance in: mi km
Hotel EUR* Distance Rating
Microtel Inn and Suites Lillington N/A 2.2 mi 3.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Holiday Inn Express Fuquay-Varina €66 12.5 mi 20.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Comfort Inn €73 12.7 mi 20.4 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Holiday Inn Express Dunn €66 17.7 mi 28.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Hampton Inn Dunn €90 17.8 mi 28.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
All Hotels in Wilmington
*Average price
Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
Distance in: mi km
restaurant Distance Rating
Howard's Barbecue 1.6 mi 2.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Ralph's Barbecue 9.9 mi 16.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Cooleys Restaurant & Pub 11.6 mi 18.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
All Restaurants in Wilmington
Nearest Top-Rated Things to Do
Distance in: mi km
Thing to Do Distance Rating
Fontana Dam 24.0 mi 38.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Mazerick Park 24.4 mi 39.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Fascinate-U Children's Museum 25.3 mi 40.7 km 4 of 5 stars
All Things to Do in Wilmington

Traveler Advice on Cape Fear River

Traveler Forum
  • Post a question and join other travelers discussing Wilmington

Cape Fear River: Management Resources

TripAdvisor has free and easy resources to help you enhance your listing and promote your property.

  • Start Here - Visit Your Owners' Center
  • Add Photo
  • Add Video

Cape Fear River Address

Wilmington, NC
Tel: 800-676-0162