If you are interested in history, the military, architecture, southern culture, shopping or outdoor activities like golf and fishing, you'll love Fayetteville. From touring homes and buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places to visiting 18th century churches and cemeteries, Fayetteville has a wealth of truly unique and inspiring sites. Whether you visit the world-renowned Airborne & Special Operations Museum, go antique shopping in historic Haymount, stroll through the Cape Fear River & Botanical Gardens, play golf on one of our 20 courses or visit Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base, there's more than plenty for you to see and do.
Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitor's Bureau
245 Person St.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-5311
http://www.visitfayettevillenc.com info@visitfayettevillenc.com
Arts & Performance
Campbelton Landing / Exit 52
1122 Person St, Fayetteville
910-483-1649
This historic amphitheater located on the Cape Fear River hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, including production by Cape Fear Regional Theater in May.
http://campbeltonlanding.com
Cape Fear Regional Theater / Exit 52 (image to the right)
1209 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-323-4234
Since 1962, this award-winning theater has been delighting audiences with elaborate musicals, comedies, classic dramas, off-Broadway productions and children’s favorites.
http://cfrt.org
Crown Center / Exit 46 (image to the right)
1960 Coliseum Dr, Fayetteville
910-438-4100
Big name entertainment and a variety of events, concerts, sports, family shows, theater productions and trade/craft/specialty shows are offered year round in this four-building complex.
http://crowncoliseum.com
Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra / Exit 58
145 Person Street, Fayetteville
910-433-4690
The oldest community-sponsored symphony in North Carolina performs a variety of themed concerts throughout the year at Methodist University.
http://fayettevillesymphony.org
Gilbert Theater on Bow Street / Exit 52
116 Green St, Fayetteville
910-678-7186
This American Association of Community Theatres (AACT) award-winning community theater performs critically acclaimed contemporary works and the classics.
http://gilberttheater.com
The Arts Center / Exit 52
301 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-323-1776
Diverse rotating exhibits in a unique downtown building built in 1910 as a post office and now home to the Arts Council of Fayetteville.
http://theartscouncil.com
Agriculture & Foods
Gillis Hill Farms / Exit 46 (image to the right)
2701 Gillis Hill Rd, Fayetteville
910-867-2350
Owned and farmed by the Gillis family since the mid-1700s. Offers wagon-drawn or walking tours of a working farm and homemade ice cream.
http://gillishillfarm.com
Jambbas Ranch / Exit 49
5386 Tabor Church Rd, Fayetteville
910-484-2798, 910-484-4808
See animals including buffalo, llamas, deer, elk, Watusi cows, sheep, duck, swans and peacocks in a natural habitat.
http://jambbas.com
West Produce / Exit 73
2026 Hayes Rd, Spring Lake
910-497-7443
Offers fresh fruit and vegetables year-round. Offers hayrides, carnival food, face painting, pumpkins and seasonal produce.
Gardens & Grapevines
Cape Fear Botanical Garden / Exit 52 (image to the right)
536 N. Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville
910-486-0221
The 85-acre garden includes an old farmhouse and heritage garden, perennial gardens, wildflowers, majestic oaks, nature trails and numerous species of native plants.
http://capefearbg.org
Heritage & Museums
82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum / Exit 52 (image to the right)
Intersection of Gela & Ardennes St, Fort Bragg
910-432-3443, 910-432-5307
Houses the history of the 82nd Airborne Division from 1917 to the present and features photographic exhibits, static displays, artifacts, and a film and gift shop.
https://82ndairbornedivisionmuseum.com/contact_us.html
Airborne & Special Operations Museum / Exit 52 (image to the right)
100 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville
910-643-ASOM
Part of the U.S. Army Museum System, explore the 60-year history of airborne and special operations units through dramatic, life-size, imaginative and interactive exhibits.
http://asomf.org
Fascinate-U Children’s Museum / Exit 52
116 Green St, Fayetteville
910-829-9171
A place for children to explore their world the way they learn best: through creative role-playing and interaction with each other and the objects around them.
http://fascinate-U.com
Fayetteville Area Transportation & Local History Museum / Exit 52 (image to the right)
Russell and Ray Ave, Fayetteville
910-433-1455
Housed in the restored Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley railroad depot, this museum focuses on the history of transportation in Cumberland County from Native American times to early 20th century.
John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Museum / Exit 52
Corner of Ardennes & Marion Streets, Fort Bragg
910-432-1533, 910-432-4272
Houses a collection of fascinating weapons, military art and cultural items from all over the world. Emphasis on special forces (Green Berets).
http://www.jfkwebstore.com/
Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex / Exit 52 (image to the right)
801 Arsenal Ave, Fayetteville
910-486-1330
Three historic resources in one setting: Museum galleries tell history of Southeast NC from native American times; Arsenal Park houses the remains of the Fayetteville Arsenal; Also, tour the EA Poe house, a restored circa-1897 home.
http://museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov/
Recreation & Relaxation
Athletes Choice Batting Center / Exit 52
212 Rankin Street, Fayetteville
910-487-HITS
Indoor facility with five pitching mounds, five practice tunnels and five batting cages.
Cape Fear River Trail / Exit 58 (image to the right)
Trail access at Jordan Soccer Complex on Treetop Lane, Fayetteville
910-433-1547
A secluded trail that winds for nearly 4 miles through a beautiful blend of trees, plants and wildlife with spectacular views of the river.
http://www.fcpr.us/cape_fear_river_trail.aspx
Clark Park Nature Center / Exit 58
631 Sherman Dr., Fayetteville
910-433-1579
Natural woodland area with hiking trails and campground, as well as a Nature Center featuring seasonal exhibits of North Carolina wildlife, plants, geology and more.
http://www.fcpr.us/outdoor_programs/clark_park.aspx
Fantasy Lake / Exit 41
5869 Permastone Lake Rd, Hope Mills
910-424-9999
A complete family water park featuring water slides, paddle boats, trapeze swings and more.
http://fantasylakewaterpark.com
Smith Lake Recreation Area / Exit 58
Smith Lake Rd, Fayetteville
910-396-5979
Smith Lake offers mountain bike trails, paint ball, riding stables, a sandy beach with a playground, volleyball, waterslide and pavilions for rent.
http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/stables.php
The Climbing Place / Exit 52
436 W. Russell St, Fayetteville
910-486-9638
The largest indoor climbing facility in NC with roofs, corners, cracks, arches, slab and arêtes with a professionally-trained staff.
http://theclimbingplace.com
ZipQuest Waterfall & Treetop Adventure
533 Carvers Falls Drive, Fayetteville
910-488-8787
2 ½ hour tree top canopy tour includes exhilarating zips past a two-story tall waterfall and climbs as high as 80 feet.
http://www.zipquest.com/
Golf
Anderson Creek Club
125 Whispering Pines Dr, Spring Lake
910-814-2633
http://www.andersoncreekgolf.com
Baywood Golf Club
904 Four Wood Dr, Fayetteville
910-483-4330
http://www.dsgolfcenters.com/baywood/
Carvers Falls Golf Range
543 Carver Fall Rd, Fayetteville
910-488-4481
Cypress Lakes Golf Course
2126 Cypress Lakes Rd, Hope Mills
910-483-0359
http://www.cypresslakesnc.com/golf/proto/cypresslakesnc/
Gates Four Golf & Country Club
6775 Irongate Dr, Fayetteville
910-425-6667
http://www.gatesfour.com
Hope Mills Golf Course
3625 Golfview Rd, Hope Mills
910-425-7171
Kings Grant Golf Club
347 Shawcroft Rd, Fayetteville
910-630-1111
http://www.kingsgrantlife.com/contactus.html
Ole Bluff Golf Course
2936 George Owen Rd, Fayetteville
910-425-8615
Ryder Golf Course
Bldg. 1-5625 Normandy Dr., Fort Bragg
910-432-8146
http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/ryder.php
Stryker Golf Course
Bldg. K-1219 (Bragg Blvd. Knox street & Gruber Road), Fort Bragg
910-396-3980
http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/stryker.php
The Golf Practice Range
4058 Legend Ave, Fayetteville
910-864-3663
Willow Lakes Golf Course
227 Reilly Rd., Bldg. 190, Fayetteville
910-394-2325
http://fayettevillenc.golfnation.org/course294/willow-lakes-golf-course
Shopping
Angels & Antiques
1213 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-433-4454
http://www.angelsandantiques.com
Antique & Gift Mall
123 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-485-7602
Cross Creek Mall
419 Cross Creek Mall, Fayetteville
http://www.crosscreekmall.com
David R. Walters Antiques
1110 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-483-5832
Déjà vu Antiques & More
5539 Trade St, Hope Mills
910-424-3693
Ed Hicks Antiques, Guns & Military Collectibles
819 Hope Mills Rd, Fayetteville
910-425-7000
http://www.warpathmilitaria.com
European Gifts & Collectibles
137 Westwood Shopping Center, Fayetteville
910-868-2178
Flame Keeper
308 Hay St, Fayetteville
Gabriel’s Home Décor
6257 Raeford Road, Suite 6, Fayetteville
910-484-8877
Good Place Antiques and Things
120 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-485-8835
Harris Auction Gallery & Antique Mall
2419 Hope Mills Rd, Fayetteville
910-424-0033
Heirloom Antiques
600 Drypoint Ln, Hope Mills
910-423-8555
J & D Antiques & Classics
242 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-484-3984
Memory Lane Antiques & Collectibles
2838 Owen Dr, Fayetteville
910-433-4395
Not Quite Antiques
108 Roxie Ave, Fayetteville
910-323-0300
Old Heritage Restorations
311 Williams St, Fayetteville
910-484-6767
http://www.oldheritagerestorations.com
One World Cavern
807 Elm St, Fayetteville
910-437-9514
Plantation House
910 Hay Street, Fayetteville
910-484-4584
Reminisce
2117 Clinton Rd, Fayetteville
910-223-6009
Tarbridge Military Collectibles
960 Country Club Dr, Fayetteville
910-488-7207
The Cotton Exchange
226 Donaldson St, Fayetteville
910-486-4747
The Livery Antiques
147 Maxwell St, Fayetteville
The Mill
3700 South Main St, Hope Mills
910-425-4155
White Trash & Colorful Accessories
223 Franklin St, Fayetteville
910-482-0005
http://www.franklinstreetplace.com
Yankee Antiques & Reproductions
242 A Hay Street, Fayetteville
910-323-1004