Lifestyle

Located in the Sandhills region of southeastern North Carolina, Fayetteville is the perfect middle-man to Raleigh and the NC shoreline. With close proximity to highway I-95, Fayetteville offers a link to both the north and the south, as well as the southeast beaches on the coast. Fayetteville is a growing city that has seen lots of development and changes throughout the years.

 A revitalized downtown area, retail shops, dining, sports teams, and many historic sites are just a few of the perks that Fayetteville has to offer. Home to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, the city has developed a new baseball s tadium with plans to add luxury hotels, apartments, and other high-rises to surround it. Fayetteville has plans to continue its growth, and hopes that the new and improved downtown area will spark interest in and expansion opportunities. 

Neighboring Fort Bragg, one of the largest military installations in the world, Fayetteville also incorporates lots of history and culture into the city. With historic sites, museums, and more, you will never run out of things to do in Fayetteville. 

History

Fayetteville’s original settlement was in 1739 by Scottish immigrants via the Cape Fear River. In 1762, the town of Campbellton united with the town of Cross Creek, which was later renamed to Fayetteville in 1783, honoring the Marquis de Lafayette, who served as Major General in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. In 1789, the legislature ratified the U.S. Constitution and chartered the University of North Carolina at a meeting located in Fayetteville. Due to its location as an inland hub of the “plank roads” system, Fayetteville became a center of government and commerce. Despite Fayetteville’s past challenges, including the Great Fire of 1831, and the destruction from the Civil War, the city is proud of its strength and determination to always rise after falling. 

Fun Fact

Fayetteville was the first place to be named after Marquis de Lafayette, and was the only one to be visited by the man himself. 

Things To Do:

Airborne & Special Operations Museum (ASOM)

Cape Fear Botanical Garden 

SEGRA Stadium

North Carolina Veterans Park

Crown Complex

Cameo Art House

Gilbert Theater

Festivals