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1. Airborne and Special Operations Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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2. Cape Fear River Trail ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Cape Fear Botanical Garden

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. 1897 Poe House

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5. Gillis Hill Farm

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Veterans Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Segra Stadium

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8. Fascinate-U Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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9. Lake Rim Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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11. Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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12. Cape Fear Regional Theatre

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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13. Crown Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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14. Cross Creek Mall

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. Sweet Tea Shakespeare, Fayetteville, NC

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16. Mazarick Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. The Climbing Place

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18. Carter Blueberry Farm

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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19. Luigi's Italian Chophouse and Bar

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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20. Mash House Brewery & Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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21. Pierro's Italian Bistro

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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22. Chris's Steak & Seafood House

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • What makes Fayetteville, NC a unique destination?
    • A destination full of southern hospitality and rich history, the city of Fayetteville, NC offers many different things to do for both visitors and local residents alike.
  • Why is Fayetteville particularly proud of its military history?
    • The city is particularly proud of its military history, understandably so with its close proximity to Fort Bragg.
  • What kind of attractions does Fayetteville offer related to its military history?
    • There are several different museums and monuments that share the stories of Fayetteville’s military background, with the city noted as “America’s Most Pro-Military Town” and a Military Sanctuary Community.
  • What else can visitors enjoy in Fayetteville?
    • There’s more to Fayetteville than military, however. There are delicious restaurants, children’s museums, parks, farms, shops, and much more.

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