Fayetteville, NC

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Fayetteville which includes modern architecture and night scenes
An important century-old military base is one of the major attractions in this North Carolina city but there’s also outdoor adventures and fascinating museums to enjoy.

Fayetteville is situated in the scenic Cape Fear Valley in North Carolina. Besides one of the largest military bases in the United States, the city has attractions for the entire family. Watch paratroopers in training, go on a treetop adventure, spot wildlife and spend some time in museums and galleries.

Fayetteville was named after a French army officer who aided the Americans during the Revolutionary War and the city is still heavily associated with the army today. Fort Bragg was established in 1918 and employs about 40,000 military personnel. Take your foreign passport, or American ID card, and tour the army installation to learn more about its history and operations. See weapons, aircraft and uniforms from World War I to the present day at the 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum. Go to the Sicily Drop Zone to watch paratroopers jump from planes as part of their training. 

Stretch your legs on Fayetteville’s miles of walking trails. One of the most popular walks is the Cape Fear River Trail, a 4-mile (6.4-kilometer) route through woods and marshes. Along the way you may see turtles, herons, crabs and otters. 

If you are feeling adventurous, fly through the treetops and over the Carver’s Falls waterfall on a zip line at the Zip Quest Waterfall and Treetop Adventure.

Discover more about Fayetteville by visiting museums and galleries that focus on its history, art and culture. The Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex is where you’ll find out about 400 years of the region’s cultural heritage. Purchase paintings, pottery and jewelry by local artists at Cape Fear Studios. Take the kids to Fascinate-U, a hands-on museum for children aged 12 and under.  

At night, see what’s on at the Cape Fear Regional Theater or watch the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra at Fayetteville State University’s J. W. Seabrook Auditorium.

The Fayetteville Regional Airport provides flights to three major airline hubs within country and good highway connections to the other east coast attractions. Fayetteville has a subtropical climate and temperate winters, so you can enjoy its fine parks year-round.

Where to stay in Fayetteville

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Fort Bragg

You'll enjoy the live music and shopping in Fort Bragg. You might want to make time for a stop at Fort Liberty or Pope Army Airfield.

Fort Bragg
Fayetteville featuring a park and signage

Terry Sanford

4/5(562 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Terry Sanford, Cross Creek Mall and Cape Fear Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Terry Sanford
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Westover

3.5/5(11 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Westover, Cross Creek Mall and Fort Liberty are top sights worth seeing.

Westover
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Eastover

Eastover is well-liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Fayetteville area, you might plan a trip to Cape Fear Botanical Gardens or Baywood Golf Club.

Eastover
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Vander

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vander and surrounding area, you can visit Cape Fear Botanical Gardens and Baywood Golf Club.

Vander
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Bonnie Doone

Visitors to Bonnie Doone enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Fort Liberty is worth a stop.

Bonnie Doone
Days Inn by Wyndham Fayetteville-South/I-95 Exit 49
Days Inn by Wyndham Fayetteville-South/I-95 Exit 49
2 out of 5
2111 Cedar Creek Rd, Fayetteville, NC
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The price is NT$2,414 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
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Days Inn by Wyndham Fayetteville-South/I-95 Exit 49
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fayetteville I-95
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fayetteville I-95
2.5 out of 5
1725 Jim Johnson Rd, (off Cedar Creek Road), Fayetteville, NC
The price is NT$2,853 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fayetteville I-95
Deluxe Inn Fayetteville - I-95 Exit 49
Deluxe Inn Fayetteville - I-95 Exit 49
2.5 out of 5
2123 Cedar Creek Rd, Fayetteville, NC
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3 out of 5
440 Griffith Rd, Charlotte, NC
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3 out of 5
160 Park At North Hills, Raleigh, NC
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Reviews of Fayetteville

3.8
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5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 4.058338617628408%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 2.5364616360177554%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Jun 7, 2020

Be prepared. Everyone goes crazy fast on the roads

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 31, 2020

We stayed here during COVID and the hotel did a great job of accomodating the circumstances. Key cards deactivated a couple of times during our stay, which wasn't a HUGE, deal.. but they were limited to how many people they could assist at a time.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 30, 2020

Tons of homeless in the area.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
May 29, 2020

City seemed nice

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 19, 2020

This is my hometown I love it

5/5 - Excellent

Mark
May 11, 2020

Home away from home.

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