History buffs, veterans and visitors of all ages will enjoy the 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum, which features more than 4,000 artifacts, a number of military aircrafts, a theater and a gift shop.
The Crown Center multipurpose facility plays host to a number of great events over the course of the year, including trade shows, concerts, theater productions sporting events and the annual Cumberland County Fair. Several venues are located within the facility, including the Crown Coliseum, Crown Arena and the Crown Theater. Built in 1832 on the foundation of the Old State House’s ruins is Fayetteville’s famous Market House. This building served as the home of Fayetteville’s town market until 1906, and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Market House’s clock still chimes the hours, and the bell still rings at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast, at sundown and at 9 p.m., once the town’s curfew hour.
If you are interested in learning about the area’s history from pre-colonial times through the Civil War, then the Museum of the Cape Fear is the perfect place for you. This museum contains a great selection of artifacts relating to Native Americans, European settlement, African-American slavery, plank roads, the Civil War and much more. This sister museum to the North Carolina Museum of History is open Tuesday through Saturday, and admission is free.
Art lovers should stop by the Fayetteville Museum of Art and browse through their terrific collections. The museum is spread out over nearly six acres, making for a relaxing, park-like atmosphere in the middle of the city. Enjoy a guided tour of the museum’s galleries or one of the art festivals or public concerts offered throughout the year. The Fayetteville Museum of Art’s Museum Shoppe is also the perfect place to find a special keepsake to commemorate your visit.
With something for everyone to enjoy, Fayetteville is the perfect place for your next family vacation. So make sure you stay with Choice Hotels for everything you need to make your trip a special one. Book your Fayetteville hotel now and save!