Fayetteville Attractions

The Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville is a must see for anyone interested in the intricacies of aerial and covert operations. The museum has five permanent exhibits; Early Airborne, World War II, Korea and Cold War, Vietnam, and Contingency Operations & Training. The museum is housed in an architecturally stunning building and there is a gift shop on the premises featuring unique take home mementos.

While in Fayetteville, why not take some time and smell the roses? The best spot to do that is at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden. Here visitors will find an amazing display of plants arranged in eye-catching arrangements. The Cape Fear Botanical Garden features a wooded area with walking trails, several ponds, and a gazebo. The gardens are spread out over 85 acres, so it is easy to find your own contemplative space.

The Fascinate-U Children's Museum in Fayetteville makes for a great family outing. A wonderful variety of hands on and interactive exhibits will provide hours of fun and entertainment for children under 11 years old. A couple of the stand out exhibits are the giant teeth, the fire engine, and the tools/building area.

The Art Museum of Fayetteville is an interesting place to visit. Built specifically as an art museum, the facility features two galleries, studio space, an art reference & slide lending library, classrooms and a museum store. The grounds surrounding the museum are a pleasant place for a stroll and feature a variety of outdoor sculpture.

The First United Presbyterian Church located in Fayetteville was built around the turn of the 20th Century. It is considered one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival churches in the city and marks an important part of African American religious history. The church has an active religious calendar and visitors are always welcome to stop in for a visit or for a service.

The Museum of the Cape Fear is a great spot to visit if you are interested in the history of southern North Carolina, with displays from prehistoric days until now. The site consists of three buildings that contain the museum itself, the 1897 Poe House, and Arsenal Park. The Museum of the Cape Fear also conducts research into events of the past through archeological digs.