Fayetteville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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-kilometre) 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 jewellery 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 Theatre 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 Pope Army Airfield or Fort Bragg.

Fort Bragg
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Terry Sanford

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Terry Sanford, Lafayette Bowling Lanes and Cross Creek Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Terry Sanford
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Westover

While visiting Westover, you might make a stop by sights like Cross Creek Mall and Fort Bragg.

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

Though Vander may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Baywood Golf Club and Cape Fear Botanical Gardens.

Vander
Fayetteville showing a park and signage

Downtown Historic District

While visiting Downtown Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Markethouse and Fayetteville Transportation Museum.

Downtown Historic District
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Days Inn by Wyndham Fayetteville-South/I-95 Exit 49
2 out of 5
2111 Cedar Creek Rd, Fayetteville, NC
The price is £60 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£60
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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Days Inn by Wyndham Fayetteville-South/I-95 Exit 49
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
The price is £59 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
£59
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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Deluxe Inn Fayetteville - I-95 Exit 49
Comfort Inn Fayetteville near Fort Bragg
Comfort Inn Fayetteville near Fort Bragg
2.5 out of 5
1922 Skibo Road, Fayetteville, NC
The price is £62 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£62
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Good bones but
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Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Comfort Inn Fayetteville near Fort Bragg
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stayAPT Suites Fayetteville
stayAPT Suites Fayetteville
4 out of 5
4055 Sycamore Dairy Rd, Fayetteville, NC
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⁂Your Cozy Home-Minutes to Base, 15min to Downtown ⁂
Spacious home near downtown
Spacious home near downtown
Fayetteville, NC
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10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Awesome
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Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Spacious home near downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Visited 1897 Poe House which was very interesting. There are timed tours so try & get on one of those.

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