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 Museum of Art / Exit 52 (image to the right)
839 Stamper Rd, Fayetteville
910-485-5121
Features world-class rotating art exhibits, as well as concerts, workshops and special events.
http://fayettevillemuseumart.org
Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra / Exit 58
5400 Ramsey St., Reeves Auditorium, 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
J. Wesley Vineyards / Exit 58
9340 Chickapee Dr, Linden
910-321-WINE
The winery features a 6,700-square-foot house for wine tastings and events, 11,000-square-foot wine production room, wine bar, café and barrel room.
http://jwesleyvineyards.com
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.
http://www.bragg.army.mil/18abn/museums.htm
Airborne & Special Operations Museum / Exit 52 (image to the right)
100 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville
910-483-3003
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 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://bragg.army.mil/18abn/museums.htm
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://ncmuseumofhistory.org/osm/mcf.html
Recreation & Relaxation
Athletes Choice Batting Center
310 Robeson St., Fayetteville
910-487-HITS
Indoor facility with 5 pitching mounds, 5 practice tunnels and 5 batting cages.
Athletes Choice Batting Center / Exit 52
310 Robeson St., Fayetteville
910-487-HITS
Indoor facility with five pitching mounds, five practice tunnels and five batting cages.
Blount Street Skate / Exit 52
500 Blount St, Fayetteville
910-867-2424
Test your skills at the second largest indoor skate center in the United States.
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://fcpr.us/river_trail.php
Clark Park Nature Center
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.
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.
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
Lake Pines / Exit 56
1209 Lake Pines Dr, Fayetteville
910-630-2400
Two-acre, spring-fed lake with a sandy beach, diving boards, slides and picnic area, as well as volleyball, tennis and horseshoe courts.
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://fortbraggmwr.com
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
Golf
Anderson Creek Club
125 Whispering Pines Dr, Spring Lake
http://www.andersoncreekgolf.com
Baywood Golf Club
904 Four Wood Dr, Fayetteville
http://www.dsgolfcenters.com
Carvers Falls Golf Range
543 Carver Fall Rd, Fayetteville
http://www.golfrangeguys.com
Cypress Lakes Golf Course
2126 Cypress Lakes Rd, Hope Mills
Gate Four Golf & Country Club
6775 Irongate Dr, Fayetteville
http://www.gatesfour.com
Hope Mills Golf Course
3625 Golfview Rd, Hope Mills
Kings Grant Golf Club
347 Shawcroft Rd, Fayetteville
http://www.kingsgrantgolf.com
Ole Bluff Golf Course
2936 George Owen Rd, Fayetteville
Ryder Golf Course
56 Normandy Drive Bldg. 1, Fort Bragg
http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/sportsrec/golf/ryder/ryder.htm
Stryker Golf Course
Bldg. K-1219 (Bragg Blvd. Knox street & Gruber Road), Fort Bragg
http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/sportsrec/golf/stryker/stryker.htm
The Golf Practice Range
4058 Legend Ave, Fayetteville
Willow Lakes Golf Course
227 Reilly Rd., Bldg. 190, Fayetteville
http://www.thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/GA/9010.htm
Shopping
Angels & Antiques
1213 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-433-4454
http://www.angelsandantiques.com
Antique & Gift Mall
123 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-485-7602
Antique Furniture Restoration
209 Puzzle Creek Dr, Fayetteville
910-483-0226
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
2651 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville
910-484-8877
Good Place Antiques and Things
120 Hay St, Fayetteville
910-485-1270
Harris Auction Gallery & Antique Mall
2419 Hope Mills Rd, Fayetteville
910-424-0033
Heirloom Antiques
600 Drypoint Ln, Hope Mills
910-423-8555
In The Attic
6322 Ramsey St, Fayetteville
910-822-8842
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
Plantation House
1327 Morganton Rd, 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
The Shabby Rose
147 Maxwell St, Fayetteville
910-822-8200
White Trash & Colorful Accessories
223 Franklin St, Fayetteville
910-482-0005
http://www.franklinstreetplace.com
Yankee Antiques & Reproductions
242a Hay Street, Fayetteville
412-337-1644