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Top 10 Things to do in Fayetteville, United States
Fayetteville (/ˈfeɪətˌvɪl/) is a city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. It is the county seat of Cumberland County, and is best known as the home of Fort Bragg, a major U.S. Army installation northwest of the city.
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1. Airborne and Special Operations Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 913 reviews
The doors opened on 16 August 2000, the 60th anniversary of the original Test Platoon’s first parachute jump. The museum offers free admission, a main exhibit gallery, temporary gallery, four-story tall theater, a gift shop, and a motion simulator ride that features two experiences. Admission is free, and we do accept donations in the gift shop and in donation boxes in the lobby. The main gallery is designed as a self-guided tour, in chronological order, through the history of airborne and special operations soldiers from 1940 to the present. The temporary gallery changes periodically and displays a myriad of exhibits pertaining to the United States Army airborne and special operations units through their history and conflicts from World War II to the present.
Reviewed By YourBizDr - Algonquin, Illinois
This place is amazing! If you give something infinite rating, this would be the place. Every high school kid or adult not ever exposed to some history about our airborne and SOG warriors should visit!
2. Veterans Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By DonnieB15 - Kabul, Afghanistan
This is a newer Museum but if you have a chance walk on over there, covers the history of the veterans of North Carolina. And the grounds are very well kept.
3. Cape Fear Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 277 reviews
Cape Fear Botanical Garden is a premier destination in Fayetteville, NC. We provide an urban oasis for local residents and visitors alike, as well as educational programming and recreational activities to strengthen our community.
Reviewed By Timothy I
Ok, this place is stunningly beautiful now that the renovations are complete and the grounds have grown to maturity. The holiday seasons are especially nice with the added decorations depending on the events.
4. Cape Fear River Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By konachk - Fayetteville, North Carolina
This trail is paved and used by both pedestrians and cyclists alike. Very peaceful and relaxing to walk along this trail. Covered most of the way but there are some areas where you are not under the trees so bring some sunscreen
I need to get back there again and do the trail. It's a moderately easy walk.
5. 1897 Poe House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
The 1897 Poe House is so named because it was built in the year 1897 and it was the home of the Poe family. The deed of the house is in the name of Josephine Montague Poe, originally from Wake County, who married Edgar Allan Poe in 1880. Edgar Allan Poe was born in Fayetteville and, although has the same name as the famous writer of the macabre, was a local businessman. Learn about life in the first decades of the twentieth century and the changes that defined this era by touring the home of an affluent Fayetteville businessman and his family. Tours highlight women's roles, African American history, children's roles, and technological, economic, and social changes in southern North Carolina and the country during this era. The 1897 Poe House grounds are available to rent for special events.
Reviewed By Sevy P - Atlanta, Georgia
This was a good free thing to do in Fayetteville (only ask for donations) with a cool museum next door. The house showed a what life was like for the family during the time period.
6. Gillis Hill Farms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By 350brandyh - Knoxville, Tennessee
Definitely make plans to visit this farm. Great ice cream, wonderful staff, wagon rides, and fun animals make this a family friendly stop that is good for all ages! No admission fee required. The main areas are accessible with a few spots further into the farm that are slightly tricky to navigate with stroller or wheelchair. Definitely lots to see and do so well worth the trip!
7. Lake Rim Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Sofo32 - San Antonio, Texas
Fayetteville should be called Pineville. There are rows of beautiful towering pines and tons of lakes. Lake Rim is one of the main things to do in small ole' Fayetteville. It's a great photo backdrop and looks beautiful in the snow (Feb.) It's also home to FT Bragg "Airborne" Parking is close to the piers. Handicap accessibility . Dog friendly! Bring your fishing rods and license.
8. Museum of Cape Fear
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
A history museum covering the southern region of North Carolina.
Reviewed By Evelyn Kennedy D
This museum includes the museum building, The Poe House tour and the ruins of the civil war arsenal. Lots to do and see. Suggested donation box is $1. My favorite display item in this museum was the civil war sewing machine. Currently waiting on the Poe House tour to start.
9. Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
This area was orginally developed because of transportation needs. WE are at the mouth of the Cape Fear River. This museum tells that key to our history plus lots of interesting tidbits, like a 1950's gas station, info on hotels - steam boat travel, etc.
Reviewed By cheryl h - Durham, North Carolina
There are 2 separate museums next to each other. The larger building is the local history museum and the smaller building is the annex with the transportation museum. The history museum is in a restored 1890 Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad Depot. After reading some of the reviews it's obvious that some people just go to one building thinking they are seeing both history and transportation museum. I just wanted to make it clear they are two separate buildings.
The history museum has 2 well organized floors and is filled with interesting exhibits. I usually have to wait while my husband reads everything but this time he ended up waiting on me a few times. The transportation museum was also well organized and interesting. My favorite exhibit was the 1920s gas station. The museum hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm. They are closed on Sunday and Monday. The admission is free.
10. The Climbing Place
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Darren T - Fayetteville, North Carolina
Something different for the family. Neat facility, friendly staff, and safety is a top priority. Our boys loved climbing here.
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