Things to do & places to visit in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

Fayetteville city in North Carolina, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Saturday, May 04, 2024, 17:49.

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5.0 Airborne and Special Operations Museum (1.087 reviews)
- Great Free Museum (Donations recommended )
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

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. See more..
5.0 Escapology Fayetteville (751 reviews)
- WE HAD AN AMAZING TIME
Saturday: 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

Escapology is an internationally acclaimed, PRIVATE Escape Game Experience (Never Play with Strangers!) in the new Freedom Town Plaza! Each escape room is themed and will challenge players in exciting and completely immersive settings. Groups of up to 8 players work together to solve clues, puzzles, and discover hidden chambers in order to ultimately escape, all within 1 hour. See more..
5.0 Escape Room Fayetteville (110 reviews)
- Five Stars (S/O to Luke!)
Saturday: 12:30 PM - 9:45 PM Spent < 1 hour Escape Games

Escape Room Fayetteville is a "Real Life" interactive game where players are locked inside a room for 60 minutes. There are hidden clues in the room that you will need to solve with your team so you can escape within the hour. With our recent updates we now have 5 escape adventures to offer! Come check out Rest in Pieces, Bank Heist, Zombie Escape, The Inheritance, or Vegas Hangover! See more..
5.0 Cape Fear Regional Theatre (29 reviews)
- Better seats, sound, and cupholders! A complete renovation
Saturday: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Theaters

Wow! Cape Fear Regional Theatre is back in their completely renovoted main theater complex after 21 months of Covid physical distancing and an incredible renewal project. New wider and more comfortable seats with 4-6 inches more knee room, a sound system designed for the theater by a Tony award winning sound engineer, and cupholders. The soft opening play is the "Best Christmas Pageant Ever" and it hits every holiday spirit button with local talent from every age. THe grand reopening will the "The Wiz" in January 2022, Time to get our of the house for a great experience! See more..
5.0 Sweet Tea Shakespeare (24 reviews)
- Creative Theatre
Spent 2-3 hours Theaters

Sweet Tea Shakespeare is Fayetteville's classical theatre. Performing outdoors in the summer months and indoors at a variety of Fayetteville venues throughout the rest of the year, Sweet Tea Shakespeare presents engaging, accessible performances of Shakespeare and other classic plays complete with delicious food, beer, wine and our signature sweet tea. Come early for our "What You Will" pre-show. See more..
5.0 David McCune International Art Gallery (12 reviews)
- Gallery
Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Art Museums

I considered it a little hard to find. The outside building doesn’t say the name the name of gallery especially since is inside an university. Free admission. Current exhibition was about Chagall. It had 25 pieces. Really nice art. Short intro video was played before. Good 30 min spent here. Should be promoted more See more..
5.0 Auman Vineyards (8 reviews)
- Great way to have a taste of the local produce and culture.
Wineries & Vineyards • Farms

Pick-Your-Own grapes at Auman Vineyards. This urban farm that has been here since it was a dirt road in the rural part of western Cumberland County. The vineyard features the state fruit of North Carolina: the scuppernong grape. The Certified Roadside Farm Market also sells local honey and chestnuts. It is located near 71st High School. See more..
5.0 Carter Blueberry Farm (7 reviews)
- Blueberries galore!
Farms

We actually went on the next to last day that blueberry picking was available for the season. There were still plenty of berries to pick. We ended up with 7 pounds of yummy berries. There is a cooling station in the middle of the farm if it is an unbearably hot day. We happened to be there in the pouring rain. That made it even more fun. We were soaked through and through. The blueberries were sweet and plump. Fun day! See more..
5.0 Cape Fear Studios, Inc. (6 reviews)
- Studios
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

Cape Fear Studios is an artist cooperative, located in the same quaint, historic location for over 25 years! Visit to shop, browse and watch artists at work in their studios. Check the website for updates on exhibits, lessons and workshops. See more..
4.5 Cape Fear Botanical Garden (327 reviews)
- nice breezy day
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens • Scenic Walking Areas

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. See more..
4.5 Veterans Park (187 reviews)
- nice outing
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Parks

Nice place to visit. The staff are friendly and it is located at the center of the town..Very good place to visit. See more..
4.5 Cape Fear River Trail (110 reviews)
- Nice hike
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Hiking Trails

Came up from North Myrtle Beach to hike the trail. We were NOT disappointed. Did Not walk the entire trail but the section we did walk was very nice. Nice wide paved trail. Were impressed with how clean the area was. Started from the north end of the trail. Yes, you do not see the river in long stretches of the hike but the woods and wildlife was enjoyable. Very peaceful. A real gem in the middle of Fayetteville. See more..
4.5 1897 Poe House (108 reviews)
- Wrong Poe, but still a great visit
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites

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, our Mr. Poe was a local businessman, (born after the writer Poe died). 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. See more..
4.5 Gillis Hill Farm (78 reviews)
- Ice Cream Shop amid bygone rural flair & flavor!
Temporarily closed - Closed until Apr 1, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Farms

Truly a jewel of a place out in the country! Ice cream shop is in an approx 100 yr old house complete w/ artifacts used in the 1800's and a sitting porch for relaxing w/ a delicious ice cream. Afterwards, there's a petting area of goats, pigs & horses in a country setting that's much the same it was originally in the early 1900's or earlier. It's like walking thru a very large farm area. Also there were outdoor picnic tables enough for a small gathering on the edge of a pond. Simply an old-fashioned country life experience not usually found in today's modern world. Thank You Gillis Farm for being as you are! See more..
4.5 The Climbing Place (25 reviews)
- Climb on!
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sports Complexes

I have visited climbing gyms all over the country and The Climbing Place in Fayetteville is outstanding! Most of the staff is nice and helpful. There was one, typical to these types of business, employee who walks around with a chip on her shoulder because she can perform a few acrobatic and climbing tricks. Personally, I was not impressed and would be happy to invite the "princess" to enjoy a "three-day" climbing and "bivi" up the nose route of El Cap! While she seemed to be annoyed by the numerous kids enjoying the gym, someone should remind her it is most likely the parents of those kids who foot the bill to keep the lights on at the gym. In summary, The Climbing Place is an excellent gym good for advanced climbers, beginners, or any other person seeking an alternate to their normal workout routine See more..
4.5 Cumberland County Public Library (20 reviews)
- Great Library
Spent 1-2 hours Libraries

Whatever you want to look for you will find in this public library. It has books, CDs, DVD's, audiobooks, etc. It also offers e-books, magazines online, e-audiobooks. There are programs for adults and excellent programs for children. Story times are the highlight of the day! See more..
4.5 Segra Stadium (19 reviews)
- “What A Game”
Arenas & Stadiums

Segra Field is a nice ballpark to catch a game and what a game it was. There were 11 runs scored in a back and forth battle in which the Woodpeckers won 6-5. We saw an awesome display of fireworks both on the field and in the air. Prices are very reasonable, whether it was for the tickets, the food and drinks or souvenirs. Definitely a great place to catch a game. Hope to see you soon! See more..
4.5 The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County (10 reviews)
- Great Artwork!
Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

This is a wonderful spot to see great local art and artists. They tend to have exhibits that change every few months and special events almost weekly. See more..
4.5 Sweet Valley Ranch (7 reviews)
- Family outing not to be missed - Dinosaurs at Sweet Valley Ranch
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Farms • Ranches

Sweet Valley Ranch, located just a few miles off of I-95 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, can be best described as the place where nature meets adventure. A true working farm of over 300 acres and home to close to 400 animals including a camel, a zebra, and our mascot Tiny, a Brahman Bull. Yearly seasonal events at the ranch include Sweet Valley Ranch’s Dinosaur World where guests are transported back to prehistoric times exploring over 25 dinosaurs, a prehistoric museum, fossil dig and Dinosaur Play Land to top off this fun exploration. During the fall we offer Tiny’s Corn Maze, specially designed 10-acre corn maze, mini train rides pumpkin picking from our pumpkin patch. At Nightfall, the farm is transformed into Haunted Hallows of Cedar Creek, a frightening adventure sure to elicit some screams as one of the largest outdoor haunted events in the area. Finally, our holiday celebration, Sweet Valley Ranch’s Festival of Lights. A winter wonder land and amazing light display! See more..
4.5 Blue Bike Antiques and Gifts (5 reviews)
- Step Back In Time
Antique Shops

Formerly The Shops at 123 Hay St, we are now Blue Bike Antiques and Gifts. We have a great new location at 2608 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville NC. See more..
4.0 Market House (94 reviews)
- Bit of History
Historic Sites

It was a meat market, but they did sell slaves there. As an African American woman, I do not feel that it should be torn down but kept as a reminder of how far this country has come. Tearing down a building doesn't change past events. See more..
4.0 Crown Center (67 reviews)
- Very easy to find
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Convention Centers

I visited this center and the event people were very helpful. They offered assistance and were very friendly. See more..
4.0 Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum (58 reviews)
- My kids really loved this museum.
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums

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. See more..
4.0 Museum of Cape Fear (54 reviews)
- Fine history of Cape Fear River Valley
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

A history museum covering the southern region of North Carolina. See more..
4.0 Lake Rim Park (49 reviews)
- Nice park with lots to do
Saturday: Parks

We enjoy going to Lake Rim nearly all year long. It has a nice dock to take your boat on the lake. Also there are two fishing piers. We also enjoy the nature trails and using the picnic facilities. Most people don't know about the fishing education center that is across the street from the boat docks. We had a great time there and even got to watch a biologist dissect a trout. See more..
4.0 Mazerick Park (30 reviews)
- Great Park!
Parks • Playgrounds

The city's largest park is adjacent to Glenville Lake. See more..
4.0 Bright Light Brewing Company (19 reviews)
- Good local Brewery
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM Breweries

Always enjoy stopping in when we are in the area. Staff is always friendly and helpful with beer choices. They keep a good selection on tap and usually have a food truck, music or some event going on when we visit. See more..
4.0 J. Bayard Clark Park and Nature Center (11 reviews)
- Waterfall in Fayetteville!
Spent 2-3 hours Biking Trails • Hiking Trails • Playgrounds

Clark Park is a great little nature park in Fayetteville. There is a nature center and several short unpaved trails as well as parking for the Cape Fear River Trail, a 5-mile greenway trail. There is even a small waterfall right behind the Nature Center. It's on a very small creek so best to visit the waterfall after a heavy rain. We stopped for a short hike to see the waterfall and then a longer hike on Cape Fear River Trail. See more..
3.5 Fascinate-U Children's Museum (95 reviews)
- Great museum for couple of hours with small children
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Children's Museums

Hands-on exhibits and interactive play for children. See more..
3.5 Cross Creek Mall (41 reviews)
- Too Much
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Department Stores • Shopping Malls

Cross Creek Mall features all your favorite stores including Macy's, Dillards, and JCPenney as well as more than 100 specialty shops such as H&M, Simply Southern, Charlotte Russe, and Forever 21. Enjoy great dining such as Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Chili's Bar & Grill, Cava, Primo Pizza, and more. See more..