Fayetteville, North Carolina - Places to Visit
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Station
472 Hay St., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-433-1612
Open every other Saturday, call for schedule
Admission Charged
Built in 1911, the station is a rare example of Dutch Colonial architecture. The outside passenger and freight platform and shelter date to World War I. The depot currently serves as an Amtrak passenger station and houses the Atlantic Coast Line Depot Railroad Historical Center.
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Beldon-Horne House
519 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-483-8133
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-5pm.
Reconstructed after the Great Fire of 1831, it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is home to the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce.
Cross Creek Cemetery
Cool Spring and Grove Streets, Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-433-1612
Call for hours of operation
Admission Charged
Established in 1785, many of Fayetteville's prominent early citizens are buried here. The oldest Confederate monument in N.C., crafted by noted Scottish stone mason George Lauder, honors the Confederate and Union soldiers buried near Cross Creek in unmarked graves.
Heritage Square
225 Dick St., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-483-6009
Open by appointment. Free tours 1st Sun. each month 2-3:30pm.
Admission Charged
Owned and maintained by the Fayetteville Women's Club, Heritage Square includes three historic structures listed in the National Register of Historic Places: The Sandford House, built in 1800; the Oval Ballroom, a freestanding single room built in 1818; and the Baker-Haigh-Nimocks House, constructed in 1804.
Kyle House
234 Green St., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-483-7405
Open by appointment.
Admission Charged
A victim of the great fire of 1831, this house was rebuilt in 1855 with walls 18-inches thick to provide insulation and fire-proofing. A fine example of Greek Revival and Italianate architecture.
Liberty Point
Bow and Person Streets, Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-433-1612
Call for additional information
Free to View
On this site on June 20, 1775, 55 patriots signed a petition declaring independence from Great Britain. The building at this site is the oldest known commercial structure in Fayetteville, constructed between 1791-1800.
Market House
Intersection of Hay, Gillespie, Person and Green Sts., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-483-2073
Call for additional information
Free to View
Fayetteville's Market House was an early center of government and commerce. The upper level housed local government - the lower, stalls for meat and produce vendors. Built in 1832 on an earlier State House foundation, the Market House is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a national landmark. Its unique architecture endures as a visible symbol of the city.
Arsenal Park
801 Arsenal Ave., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-486-1330
Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun. noon-5pm
Admission Charged
Poe House visit by guided tour (up to 20-min. wait if tour in progress).
In 1836, the federal government commissioned a U.S. Arsenal in Fayetteville. Taken over by the Confederacy when the Civil War broke out, this major munitions center made Fayetteville a prime target for General Sherman during his infamous march through the south. Sherman seized the city in March 1865 and ordered the Arsenal burned.
Evans Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church
301 N. Cool Spring St., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-483-2862
Open by appointment
Admission Free
Built in 1893, the Gothic-style structure reflects beautiful craftsmanship in the two-story gable front, corner towers and interior woodwork.
Orange Street School
600 Orange St., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-483-7038
Open by appointment.
Admission Free
In 1915, the town appropriated funds for a two-story brick structure for African-American children. It is the oldest existing structure in the state associated with public schooling.
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Blvd., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-486-0221
Hours: Open Mon-Sat from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday noon-5 pm. Closed Sunday mid. Dec. through mid-Feb.
Cape Fear Botanical Garden is situated on 85 acres of land overlooking Cross Creek and the Cape Fear River. The garden includes wild flowers, majestic oaks, nature trails and numerous species of native plants. The Botanical Garden also features an authentic 1800s Farmhouse and outbuildings that are surrounded by a Heritage Garden and homeowner demonstration garden. A favorite site for visitors is also a large gazebo which is set amidst flowering perennial display gardens.
Fayetteville Rose Garden
Hull Rd., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-678-8228
Bloom time: Mar.-Oct.
Admission Free
This beautiful garden, located on the campus of Fayetteville Technical Community College, features a wide variety of roses.
Rasland Herb Farm
NC 82, Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-567-2705
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm.
Admission Free
This family-owned herb farm features greenhouses, display gardens and an herb shop.
Jambbas Ranch
Tabor Church Rd., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-484-2798 or 910-484-4808
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30am-5pm, Sun. 1pm-5pm. - Oct.-Mar.; April - Sept. open 'til 6pm.
Admission Charged
See animals in a natural habitat including buffalo, llamas, deer, elk, Watusi cows, sheep, ducks and peacocks.
Arts Center
301 Hay St., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-323-1776
Hours: Mon.-Thur. 8:30am-5:00pm, Fri. 9am-1pm, Sat. 10am-2pm.
Admission Free
Enjoy unique rotating exhibits in this heart-of-downtown building. Built in 1910 as a U.S. Post Office, it now houses the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County and rotating art exhibits.
Cape Fear Studios
148-1 Maxwell St., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-433-2986
Hours: Tues.-Fri. 11am-5pm, Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun.1-5pm.
Admission Free
Home to a collective group of local artists and crafters displaying and selling their works.
Gallery 208
Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-485-5121
Call for days and hours of operation
Admission Free
Curated by the Fayetteville Museum of Art, Gallery 208 highlights the art of North Carolina artists with rotating exhibits year round. Outdoor sculpture also on exhibit.
Mallett Rogers House
5400 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-630-7004
Open by appointment
Admission Free
Built about 1830 and restored in 1986, it features exhibits, paintings, sculpture and mixed-media works by Methodist College art faculty and students.
Airborne and Special Operations Museum
100 Bragg Boulevard (at intersection of Hay Street), Fort Bragg, North Carolina
910-483-3003
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. noon-5pm; Closed Mondays; Open Federal Holiday Mondays
Admission Charged
One of the area's premier attractions, this state-of-the-art educational facility houses exhibits and programs that highlight the honor, courage, duty, and heroic feats of this unique sector of our armed forces from its inception in 1940 to present-day operations. The facility is part of the Army museum system. Highlights include:
59,000 sq. ft. building with 23,000 sq. ft. main exhibit hall
240-seat large-screen theater featuring a specially-produced movie showing these forces in action
24-seat simulator that allows riders to "experience" a helicopter attack, parachute jump and off-road pursuit
Vivid life-size dioramas
Interactive displays
Rare artifacts
Memorial Garden, parade area and unit memorials on 6.5 acre site
Atlantic Coast Line Depot Railroad Historical Center
472 Hay St., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-822-1950
Open 2nd & 4th Sat. each month, Noon-4pm, and by appointment.
Promotes the history of N.C. railroads.
Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry Armory and Museum
210 Burgess St., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-433-1612
Open by appointment.
Admission Free
The Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry Company is the oldest southern militia unit in continuous existence in the U.S., serving N.C. since 1793. The museum houses two centuries of preserved documents, uniforms and artifacts.
Fayetteville Museum of Art
839 Stamper Rd., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-485-5121
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm.
Admission Free
The museum offers a variety of changing art exhibits, educational programs, concerts, workshops and a gift shop.
Fayetteville State University Planetarium
1200 Murchison Rd., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-486-1650
Open by appointment
Admission Charged
General programs in space science and astronomy.
Mallett Rogers House
5400 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-630-7004
Open by appointment
Built about 1830 and restored in 1986, it features exhibits, paintings, sculpture and mixed-media works by Methodist College art faculty and students.
Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex
801 Arsenal Ave., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-486-1330
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 12pm-5pm
Admission Free
Combining three resources in one setting, the complex features a modern museum building, the 1897 Poe House and the remains of the Fayetteville Arsenal. The museum and arsenal site are available for self-guided tours. Visitors receive guided tours of the 1897 Poe House upon arrival (up to 20- minute delay if tour is underway; last tour 4pm daily
Military Sites & Activities
Fayetteville is home to Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base which comprise two of the world's largest military installations. There is a wide selection of things to see and do on and around the bases. Some involve an additional cost,, and availability for some is limited due to scheduling.
Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
910-396-5401
Tour historical points on Fort Bragg. Packets for self-guided tours are available through the XVIII Airborne Corps GS
The 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum
Ardennes and Gela Sts., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-432-3443
Hours: Tue.-Sat. 10am-4:30pm, Sun. 11:30am-4pm, federal holidays 10am-4:30pm; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Admission Free
The museum houses over 3,000 artifacts from World War I through Operation Desert Storm. Weapons, helmets, uniforms, glider, photographs, aircraft, parachutes and other items are on display. Film shown each hour. Outdoor equipment displays.
The JFK Special Warfare Museum
Bldg. D-2502, Ardennes and Marion Sts., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-432-4272 or 910-432-1533
Hours: Tues.-Sun. 11:00am-4pm. Closed federal holidays except Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day and the 4th of July.
Admission Free
Providing a behind-the-scenes look at unconventional warfare, the museum houses weapons, military art and international cultural items. The emphasis is on Special Operations units from WWII to present day
The JFK Hall of Heroes
Ardennes St., Fayetteville, North Carolina
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm. Sign in at desk Sat.-Sun.
The JFK Hall of Heroes honors 19 Special Forces, three Rangers and 10 Indian Scout Medal of Honor recipients as well as three Australian Army Training Team (assigned to 5th SFGA in Vietnam) Victoria Cross recipients.
Iron Mike Statue
Randolph and Armistead Sts., Fayetteville, North Carolina
Admission Free
Monument dedicated to the Airborne Trooper known as Iron Mike.
Pope Air Force Base
Public Affairs Office
910-394-4183
Tour Pope Air Force Base Flight Line.
View Pope AFB Aircraft Static Displays & C-130 Simulator.
Visit 41st Airlift Squadron Life Support Demonstration.
Tour the Fire Station
Fishing
Fresh water fishing for large-mouth bass, crappie, blue gill and perch is popular throughout the area. Please call for information about fishing permits, boat motor restrictions and special regulations.
Cape Fear River
1122 Person St.
910-868-5003
Boats can access the Cape Fear River at the N.C. Wildlife Ramp, at the junction of US 301 & Old NC 87. 485-3161. Or utilize the ramp at Riverside Sports Center.
Fort Bragg
910-396-7506
Thirteen lakes are open to the public. Lakes over 20 acres include Big Muddy Lake (71 acres), Little Muddy Lake (25 acres), McArthur Lake (45 acres) and Mott Lake (96 acres).
Glenville Lake in Mazarick Park
1368 Belvedere Ave.
910-433-1575
Daily 7am-dusk.
Hope Mills Lake
Main St., Hope Mills
910-424-4500
An 88-acre lake
Lake Rim
Old Raeford Rd.
910-868-5003
Features two public fishing piers and boat ramp.
Hiking
Clark Park Nature Center
631 Sherman Dr., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-433-1579
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8am-4:30pm, Sun. 1-4:30pm.
Admission Free
Nestled on the banks of the Cape Fear River, Clark Park is a natural woodland area with hiking trails, a campground and a Nature Center featuring seasonal displays and exhibits of North Carolina wildlife, plants, geology and more.
Pauline Longest Nature Trails
5400 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-630-7163
Call for additional information
Admission Free
The trails are located at Methodist College and offer views of the Cape Fear River, a waterfall, plants and wild flowers unique to the Cape Fear region.
Horseback Riding
Fort Bragg Riding Stables
Reilly Rd. and Butner Rd., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-396-4510
Hours: Thur.-Mon. (summer 9am-5pm, winter 9am-4pm).
Open to the public, offering open riding, pony rides, riding lessons, trail rides and hay rides.
Parks
Arnette Park
2165 Wilmington Hwy., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-485-3161
Hours: 9am-9pm (daylight saving time); Mon.-Sun. 9am-5pm (standard time).
Admission Charged
Features an 18-hole Frisbee golf course; picnic areas; nature trails; football, soccer, and softball fields; tennis courts; children's play areas; horseshoe pits; and a sand-volleyball court.
Cross Creek Park
Green St.m Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-433-1547
Call for additional information
Admission Free
Features a magnificent central fountain, flower garden and statue of the Marquis de Lafayette.
Honeycutt Park
Fort Bragg Rd. at 352 Devers St., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-433-1568
Call for additional information
Admission Free
Includes a quarter-mile walking trail, children's play area, picnic area, three baseball fields and a recreation center.
Mazarick Park
1368 Belvedere Ave., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-433-1547
Call for additional information
Some fees apply
Offers picnic areas, fishing in Glenville Lake, rowboat rentals, fitness trails, tennis courts, a baseball field and children's play areas.
Rowan Park
W. Rowan St., Fayetteville, North Carolina
910-433-1547
Call for additional information
Admission Free
Features picnic areas, playground and tennis courts, as well as a bandshell which hosts many community events and entertainment during the year.
Skating
Cleland Multipurpose Sports Complex
Reilly Rd., Fort Bragg, North Carolina
910-396-5127
Hours: Mon., Wed.& Fri. - 11:30 am to 1:30 pm; Tues. - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Fri. - 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm; Sat. - 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm & 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Sun. - 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm;
Admission Charged
Open for public ice skating