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You can easily walk around the center of Fayetteville to see the tourist-friendly shops, sights, and restaurants. For travel beyond the downtown core, there are abundant taxis and a decent bus system. Tourists often choose to rent a car and drive themselves around as the city is easily navigable and parking is not difficult to find.

Public Transportation

Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) buses offer 18 routes to get you almost anywhere in the city. An adult single-ride ticket costs $1.25 USD, or you can buy a day pass for $3.00 USD.

Taxis

Taxis are plentiful but busy, and may be difficult to hail in the street. Your best bet is to call for service, or have your concierge, or the venue you are visiting do so for you. Uber is another option and usually costs a bit less.

Things to do and places of interest in Fayetteville, NC

Fayetteville is a patriotic city and proud of its military connection with nearby Fort Bragg. There is abundant natural beauty here, especially along the Cape Fear River, and the city hosts several exciting events and festivals throughout the year. Here are a few of the top sights to add to your itinerary.

• Military buffs will undoubtedly want to tour the Airborne and Special Operations Museum and learn about the history of airborne and special operations soldiers from 1940 to the present. Admission to the museum is free, but you can make a donation to help support it.
• Visit the Cape Fear Botanical Garden, an urban oasis enjoyed by local residents and visitors. Founded in 1989, it sits on 80 acres between the Cape Fear River and Cross Creek, just 2 miles from downtown Fayetteville. Highlights include daylily, camellia, and shade gardens, a butterfly stroll and a children’s garden.
• Adventure-seekers will enjoy a trip to Zipquest Waterfall and Treetop Adventure. It was named one of USA Today’s 10 Great Zip Lines. Experience the thrill of flying through treetops and over the area’s only waterfall.
• Head over to Fort Bragg for the 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum. It was established in 1945 to exhibit and interpret the history of the 82nd Division from 1917 to the present. Wander through the exhibit gallery and take in a movie about the division’s history in the museum theatre. Outdoors, you can see the Airborne Airpark, 7 acres containing every aircraft paratroopers have jumped from since World War II, as well as captured and used artillery pieces.
• Stretch your legs on the Cape Fear River Trail, which runs for 5.3 miles along the river from the Jordan soccer complex. This 10-foot wide paved trail is suitable for walking, jogging, and bike riding, and you’ll cross a boardwalk and numerous bridges, including a covered bridge. Interpretive signs along the trail explain the local flora and fauna you can see.
• For a peek back in time, stop by Poe House. Josephine Montague Poe, who married Edgar Allan Poe in 1880, owned this 1897-dated home. Interestingly, her husband was not the famous writer with whom we are familiar, but a local businessman. Poe House is now a museum and available to rent for special occasions.

Tips and tricks for visiting Fayetteville, NC

Local authorities warn people to beware of ‘good samaritan’ traps in Fayetteville. Avoid stopping for someone who appears to need help as robberies and assaults have happened to those who do so. If you see a problem, call police for help rather than stepping in yourself.

If you want to experience American patriotism at its finest, come to Fayetteville for Independence Day, on July 4. The city is dressed in its best red, white and blue, and main street is blocked off during the celebration. Of course, there is always a spectacular fireworks display.