Fayetteville, North Carolina

At a Glance

Fayetteville, North Carolina is a convienient stop mid way between New York City and the upper northeastern states and the vacation meccas of Orlando and southern Florida.

Often maligned by reporters and even novelists, Fayetteville is a beautiful, historic place, a larger city with a small-town feel. The population of the area is diverse, ranging from down-home Southerners to international denziens courtesy the close promixation to Ft. Bragg Army installation and Pope Air Force Base.

Places to Stay

Along the I-95 corridor there are a variety of chain lodgings such as Holiday Inn, Clarion and Comfort Inn. For the RV’er, there is a nice KOA Kampground just north of town. If you are more interested in venturing further away from the corridor, the Radisson Prince Charles is a lovingly restored, beautiful historical hotel located in revitalized down town Fayetteville. It is like spending an evening in the past. Farther in, in the Cross Creek Mall shopping area one can find Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn and a Comfort Inn.

Places to Eat

The variety of chain restaurants in the I-95 area of Fayetteville is plentiful. Most well-known fast food establishments such as Burger King and Wendy’s are represented within yards of the highway. A Cracker Barrel is just off the road, and most hotels in the area have restaurants located in the building or very nearby. Farther into town, favorites such as Outback Steakhouse, Applebee’s and Bennigan’s may be found. Some local independant establishments worthy of mention are Hunan Gardens on Raeford Road for Chinese, Chris’ Steakhouse on Raeford Road, and Mi Casita Mexican at seveal locations in the Fayetteville area.

Places to Go

Fayetteville is an excellent sigh seeing opportunity. Many historic building survive in the down town area, most notably the Markethouse. Built in 1832 for local farmers to sell their wares, the Markethouse still stands in downtown Fayetteville as a proud symbol of our long history.

Also in the downtown area are Cool Springs Street Tavern, circa 1788, Liberty Point where Revolutionaries gathered to sign a declaration of independance from Great Britan, and Cross Creek Cemetary, with graves dating back to the mid 1700’s.

There are also several museums to see: the Airborne and Special Operations Museum in down town is the newest attraction in the area. With interactive flight and parachute simulators, displays, and real life airborne paratrooper guides, the museum is a must-see. The Museum of The Cape Fear is dedicated to the history of Fayetteville, uncluding the 1897 Poe House and Arsenal Park ( The Fayetteville Arsenal was key to weapon production in the US & Confederate armies until it’s destruction by Sherman in the Civil War).

Fayetteville is also the proud home of The Fayetteville Museum of Art, Fascinate-U Children’s Museum, THe Crown Coliseum ( hosting sporting, cultural and pop music events) and a host of libraries, night clubs, and shopping.

Getting Around

The main corridors to Fayetteville from the I-95 area would be Owen Drive and Cedar Creek road. Those seeking the downtown area would be advised to take the Cedar Creek road exits. Those with intentions toward the Cross Creek Mall area would need to take the main Fayetteville exit and choose the Owen drive exit, or 301 area.

Routes to hospitals are marked with the familar blue “H” and most attractions have brown or green guide signs. To reach Ft. Bragg one must exit at the 301 exit, turn left on Grove street and continue until they reach the intersection of Bragg Blvd. A left turn here will carry you to the main gates of the post.

CityGuide Links

Need more? Try these links for additional information about Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Everything you need to know about staying in the Fayetteville area! A great web site for visitors!

Fort Bragg, NC – Home of The 82nd Airborne
Fayetteville’s famous next-door neighbor, Fort Bragg!

The Fayetteville Observer
The local newspaper. The Fayetteville Observer is the oldest continuously produced newspaper in NC.