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Fayetteville, North
Carolina is an all-American city with a proud past and a promising
future. There is much to commend Fayetteville as an attraction for
tourists. Residents of the city consider it an ideal place in which to
live, work and bring up a family. Fayetteville is known for its gracious
hospitality and Southern charm.
Thousands of soldiers
and airmen reside at Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base in what is one
of the world’s largest military complexes. From
Pope Air Force Base, thousands of
elite paratroopers deploy on missions to the world's hot spots.
Fayetteville’s colorful heritage includes historical leaders in the
armed forces who excelled during the Revolutionary War, the Civil War
the two world wars, and the war in Vietnam.
The Airborne and Special
Operations Museum alone is one of the
area's premier attraction. This state-of-the-art educational facility
houses exhibits and programs that speak to the honor, courage, duty, and
heroic feats of this unique sector of the American armed forces from its
inception in 1940 to present-day operations.
Although the military
presence provides the bedrock for Fayetteville’s economy, many
nationally and internationally known businesses originated in the
region. Today the Fayetteville area provides the nation with one of the
most diversified centers for manufacturing industries, which insures a
solid economic base from which to recruit new industries and to plan
comprehensive, long-term growth.
Telecommunications
figure prominently in the industry mix and are attracted to Fayetteville
because of the diverse labor force and the technological capability to
handle the needs of any new business.
Families with children will find The
Climbing Place an ideal location to work off some of that boundless
energy. Conveniently located in the downtown area, the facility is
professionally staffed and features every conceivable climbing surface
and configuration. There are climbing roofs, corners, cracks, arches,
slabs, aretes and lead routes. A great way to get in shape while having
fun at the same time.
In the spring and summer, be sure to
visit the Fayetteville Rose Garden. With over 40,000 roses in bloom from
March until October, it’s a sight you won’t soon forget.
If you happen to be visiting in late
October, there is Historic Hauntings, described as A Ghastly Ghost Tour.
This annual special event features "ghostly" re-enactors and story
tellers highlighting the history of Fayetteville and telling some of the
spookier legends from Fayetteville's history. Hayrides are available as
well.
For hikers, the Cape
Fear region offers some challenging little hills. However, not far to
the west, an often-overlooked chain of ancient volcanoes provides the
adventure of an Appalachian adventure close at hand. The Uwharrie
Mountains rise to 1,000 feet over parts of Montgomery and Stanly
counties, about 90 minutes from Fayetteville. Although they are not far
from home, the mountains' isolated vistas, cool breezes, and unusual
volcanic rock give visitors the feeling of being a world away.
Fayetteville State
University, part of the UNC system, is the state’s fastest growing, most
rapidly advancing institution of higher education. The people of the
region are committed to maintaining excellence in educational programs.
In recent years the Fayetteville State University Bronco teams have
brought home 17 championships in football, basketball, golf, volleyball,
tennis, bowling, and softball.
Fayetteville offers a
variety of cultural venues for all ages and interests. The climate is
ideal, allowing for 6-8 months of water-sports activities. Whatever your
interests, stop by and spend some time in Fayetteville and surrounding
areas and see for yourself! Whenever you visit, whether for business or
on vacation; whether military or civilian, this charming North Carolina
city awaits you with a warm, welcoming smile. |
