Thanks to nearby Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base, the region offers a wonderful diversity which is evident in every aspect of the community, but it is most evident in its dining options. In Fayetteville, restaurants range from fine dining, to Japanese steakhouses, seafood, Greek, southern buffets, Hungarian cuisine, barbecue and more! Many of the major chains are located within Fayetteville, but locally-based restaurants offer some of the best dining options.

Fayetteville also boasts two of its own micro-breweries. The Mash House�s own brew, The Hoppy Hour IPA, an English Style India Pale Ale won silver honors at the 2001 Great American Beer Festival. In that year, it was the only North Carolina establishment to win an award! Huske Hardware Brewing Company, located in the heart of downtown Fayetteville, makes a number of its own brews, but is best known for the Airborne Ale, which was named in honor of the community�s military heritage. Both restaurants offer a modern American menu with a variety of cuisine choices.

For evening entertainment, the Cape Fear Regional Theatre, offers five productions and other special events annually. The Cameo Art Theatre, in downtown Fayetteville, was recently recognized in the Sundance Film Festival�s program for its restoration to 1920s grandeur and its commitment to showing independent film. A number of community theater groups also offer productions throughout the year. Fayetteville�s four sports teams: the Cape Fear FireAntz (hockey); Fayetteville Patriots (NBDL basketball); Cape Fear Wildcats (arena football) and the Fayetteville Swampdogs (baseball) can also offer a fun evening outing. Fayetteville has its own symphony that plays a number of performances each year. Methodist College and Fayetteville State University offer full theater and music programs that are open to the public. For a full schedule of events, visit www.visitfayettevillenc.com.

If you�re traveling with someone who does not golf, the region has plenty to do during the day! Fayetteville is home to many attractions including:

• The Airborne & Special Operations Museum � the only facility where you can experience the comprehensive history of the US Army airborne from test platoon to present day. It includes a Vista-scope theater and the Pitch, Roll & Yaw Motion Simulator.
• Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex � three resources at one location. Includes the museum exhibits, the restored 1897-Poe House and arsenal park, which has the remnants of the Federal Arsenal, which General Sherman burned on his infamous march through the south during the U.S. Civil War.
• Fayetteville Museum of Art � situated on a beautiful pond with a nature trail and sculpture garden, the Fayetteville Museum of Art has welcomed internationally-renowned exhibits such as Ansel Adams and Norman Rockwell.
• Cape Fear Botanical Garden � located just off I-95, the botanical garden offers the opportunity to stroll through 85 acres overlooking Cross Creek and the Cape Fear River. It features a restored farmhouse, perennial gardens, a natural amphitheater, wildflowers, majestic oaks, nature trails, numerous species of native plants and a wateriwse garden exhibit.
• Shopping�Eastover Trading Company offers 25,000 sq. ft. of antique treasures, collectibles, and unique accessories; Angels & Antiques sports the largest selection of angels in the United States and The Market provides a wonderful selection of baskets, jewelry, stained-glass, American folk art and hand-crafted collectibles from local artists and crafters.

Fayetteville
Fayetteville is located directly off I-95 and is exactly half-way between New York and Florida. Thanks to the proximity of Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base, the area is infused with a wonderful diversity, which is reflected in every aspect of the community � from festivals and museums, to dining, shopping and entertainment.

Contact:
Melody Foote, Communications Coordinator
Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
245 Person St.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: 910-483-5311
Toll-Free: 1-888-NC-CHARM
Fax: 910-484-6632
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