Location

Located in the heart of downtown Wilmington on the shore of the Cape Fear River, the Hotel Wilmington Riverside is just a short stroll from eclectic shopping, vibrant nightlife, coffeehouses and outstanding restaurants. The hotel is only a few blocks from the city’s business center and numerous cultural attractions.

The U.S.S North Carolina Battleship is moored opposite the hotel and miles of white sandy beaches are only minutes away.

For more information on activities in this area call the Cape Fear Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-222-4757 or visit the Web site at www.cape-fear.nc.us.

Hotel Rates & Reservations

Room rates are $119 for single or double.
When making reservations please identify the North Carolina Public Transportation Association.
All reservations must be guaranteed by April 30, 2007.
For reservations call 910-763-5900 or 1-888-324-8170.

Online hotel reservations can be made by going to the Hilton’s Web site to the NC Public Transportation Association’s Personalized Online Page. This URL link will take you directly to online hotel reservations for the conference: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/ilmnchf_pbt/index.jhtml

Directions

Directions

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Map quest link
From 40 Eastbound, follow 40 into Wilmington.
Take Highway 17th South – the Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach Exit (Exit 8).
Turn LEFT on Market Street (also Highway 17)
Go straight on Market Street (Highway 17 South will go to the left just before you reach the downtown area) for about five (5) miles until you reach the Cape Fear River.
Turn RIGHT on Water Street.
Go two (2) city blocks and the Hilton is on the LEFT.