Irene’s guidebook

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Entertainment

A 14 screen movie theatre, located within three blocks of our cottage. The shopping centre it is located in also features many other food, dessert & entertainment.
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Millstone 14
3400 Camden Rd
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A 14 screen movie theatre, located within three blocks of our cottage. The shopping centre it is located in also features many other food, dessert & entertainment.
Popular place with families, teens. Mini-golf chain with arcade games & snacks; they also offer go-karts, batting cages & laser tag, bumper boats. 1/4 mile from the cottage.
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Putt-Putt Fun Center (Hope Mills)
3311 Footbridge Ln
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Popular place with families, teens. Mini-golf chain with arcade games & snacks; they also offer go-karts, batting cages & laser tag, bumper boats. 1/4 mile from the cottage.
STS is a local theatre and performance arts group; they specialize in Shakespeare for the common man (woman). Their performances are entertaining, engaging and captivating. In addition to numerous music and dance within the plays themselves, shows are often preceded by musical and other entertainments.
Sweet Tea Shakespeare
126 Bradford Ave
STS is a local theatre and performance arts group; they specialize in Shakespeare for the common man (woman). Their performances are entertaining, engaging and captivating. In addition to numerous music and dance within the plays themselves, shows are often preceded by musical and other entertainments.
Indoor Skydiving Facility - this is a lot of fun for people of all ages! After a short training and safety session, their instructors take you into the wind tunnel for a flying experience. 10 miles from the cottage.
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Paraclete XP Indoor Skydiving
190 Paraclete Dr
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Indoor Skydiving Facility - this is a lot of fun for people of all ages! After a short training and safety session, their instructors take you into the wind tunnel for a flying experience. 10 miles from the cottage.
4th Friday! On the 4th Friday of every month, March - October, The District features the best of Fayetteville visual and performing arts, live music, and street performers. Folks of all ages get a taste of Downtown Fayetteville's dynamic arts and entertainment district while supporting local independent galleries, bistros, and shops full of unique goods and gifts.
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Downtown Fayetteville
222 Hay St
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4th Friday! On the 4th Friday of every month, March - October, The District features the best of Fayetteville visual and performing arts, live music, and street performers. Folks of all ages get a taste of Downtown Fayetteville's dynamic arts and entertainment district while supporting local independent galleries, bistros, and shops full of unique goods and gifts.
April 26 - 28, 2024 (event details on their website & FB page) The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival is a Fayetteville community tradition everyone loves. The festival brings extraordinary entertainment, activities the entire family will enjoy, astonishing food, and classic community favorites to Downtown Fayetteville.
Fayetteville Dogwood Festival
222 Hay St
April 26 - 28, 2024 (event details on their website & FB page) The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival is a Fayetteville community tradition everyone loves. The festival brings extraordinary entertainment, activities the entire family will enjoy, astonishing food, and classic community favorites to Downtown Fayetteville.
Pride Fest June 29th, 2024, 12-6 pm Pride Fest is a celebration and festival of inclusivity that takes place on the last Saturday of June each year. It is free and everyone is welcome! There are lots of food vendors, shopping and entertainment on the Festival stage.
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Festivalpark
335 Ray Ave
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Pride Fest June 29th, 2024, 12-6 pm Pride Fest is a celebration and festival of inclusivity that takes place on the last Saturday of June each year. It is free and everyone is welcome! There are lots of food vendors, shopping and entertainment on the Festival stage.

Food scene

We are listing our favorites here; local restaurants that are not well known chains. Each description lists whether the place does take out and if they have a bar.
The best cupcakes and cakes in town. Friendly, reasonably priced, great hours! In the same shopping centre as the theatre.
Frostings Cakeshop
3350 Footbridge Ln
The best cupcakes and cakes in town. Friendly, reasonably priced, great hours! In the same shopping centre as the theatre.
If you love Mediterranean food, this is your place (and if you don't, you just have to try this place!). 2.5 miles from the cottage, this newly opened (2019) restaurant has been an instant hit in this area; the service, food and atmosphere very well done. Located within the Traemoor shopping center. Takeout: Y Bar: Y
8 locals raden deze aan
Pharaohs Legacy
3010 Traemoor Village Dr
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If you love Mediterranean food, this is your place (and if you don't, you just have to try this place!). 2.5 miles from the cottage, this newly opened (2019) restaurant has been an instant hit in this area; the service, food and atmosphere very well done. Located within the Traemoor shopping center. Takeout: Y Bar: Y
No-frills spot with drinks, burritos & tacos, plus heartier steak & seafood dishes. Takeout: Y Bar: Y
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Mi Casita Hope Mills
5584 Camden Rd
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No-frills spot with drinks, burritos & tacos, plus heartier steak & seafood dishes. Takeout: Y Bar: Y
Enduring, casual bar/eatery with traditional Italian meals, some Greek options & specialty martinis. Takeout: Y Bar: Y
10 locals raden deze aan
Sammio's Italian Restaurant
3057 N Main St
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Enduring, casual bar/eatery with traditional Italian meals, some Greek options & specialty martinis. Takeout: Y Bar: Y
Popular restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. No frills, diner style, it features familiar breakfast items, burgers, pizza, sandwiches and pasta for lunch and dinner. Popular, low-priced specials. Takeout: Y Bar: Y
Zorbas Gyro
3114 N Main St
Popular restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. No frills, diner style, it features familiar breakfast items, burgers, pizza, sandwiches and pasta for lunch and dinner. Popular, low-priced specials. Takeout: Y Bar: Y
Sushi cafe with teriyaki, hot pots & hibachi-grilled fare plus lunch specials & bento boxes. Very generous portions and easy take out. Takeout: Y Bar: Y
Osaka
5540 Camden Rd
Sushi cafe with teriyaki, hot pots & hibachi-grilled fare plus lunch specials & bento boxes. Very generous portions and easy take out. Takeout: Y Bar: Y
Local Mexican restaurant serving a menu of traditional dishes & margaritas in a casual setting. Takeout: Y Bar: Y
La Cocina Mexican Restaurant
3310 Footbridge Ln
Local Mexican restaurant serving a menu of traditional dishes & margaritas in a casual setting. Takeout: Y Bar: Y
Opened in May 2021; we tried their waffles in June and REALLY liked them! They have become a local favorite very quickly!
Drizzled Waffles & Coffee
3061 North Main Street
Opened in May 2021; we tried their waffles in June and REALLY liked them! They have become a local favorite very quickly!

Outdoor Activities

Man-made lake with slides, swings, pedal boats & more, plus volleyball courts, arcade & picnic area. 2.5 miles from the cottage
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Fantasy Lake Water Park
5869 Permastone Lake Rd
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Man-made lake with slides, swings, pedal boats & more, plus volleyball courts, arcade & picnic area. 2.5 miles from the cottage
The park includes a 1.8 (?) mile walking trail. It is an easy walk without any significant elevation gains. There is also a shorter version (approx. 1 mile); dogs are welcome here, provided they are on a leash. approx. 2 miles from the cottage There are also basketball courts, playground and a baseball field.
Hope Mills Municipal Park
5766 Rockfish Rd
The park includes a 1.8 (?) mile walking trail. It is an easy walk without any significant elevation gains. There is also a shorter version (approx. 1 mile); dogs are welcome here, provided they are on a leash. approx. 2 miles from the cottage There are also basketball courts, playground and a baseball field.
Outdoor park area by the lake. There is seating, as well as a small snack shop. In the summer, there are movies played outdoors, and swimming is permitted in the lake. 1.5 miles from the cottage.
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Hope Mills Lake
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Outdoor park area by the lake. There is seating, as well as a small snack shop. In the summer, there are movies played outdoors, and swimming is permitted in the lake. 1.5 miles from the cottage.
Walking Trail with natural inclines and declines; the trail is approx. 1.5 miles Lon. Popular with residents, families, visitors and pet owners. Approx. 2 miles from the cottage.
Golfview Greenway Walking Trail
3644 Golfview Rd
Walking Trail with natural inclines and declines; the trail is approx. 1.5 miles Lon. Popular with residents, families, visitors and pet owners. Approx. 2 miles from the cottage.
ONLY OPEN IN THE FALL (will update for 2024 when dates become available)
Gallberry Corn Maze
ONLY OPEN IN THE FALL (will update for 2024 when dates become available)
Days and times of operation may vary. Zipline tours are operation based and may extend past posted office hours. Please visit the website or call for more information.
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ZipQuest Waterfall & Treetop Adventure
533 Carvers Falls Rd
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Days and times of operation may vary. Zipline tours are operation based and may extend past posted office hours. Please visit the website or call for more information.

Sightseeing

The U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum is part of the United States Army Museum System. Its emphasis is on United States military history especially U.S. Army airborne and special operations forces. The museum is very well done, and skillfully combines entertainment with education. 7 miles from the cottage.
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Airborne and Special Operations Museum
100 Bragg Blvd
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The U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum is part of the United States Army Museum System. Its emphasis is on United States military history especially U.S. Army airborne and special operations forces. The museum is very well done, and skillfully combines entertainment with education. 7 miles from the cottage.
Cape Fear Botanical Garden is a premier destination in Fayetteville, NC. They are an urban oasis for local residents and visitors alike, as well as educational programming and recreational activities.
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Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N Eastern Blvd
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Cape Fear Botanical Garden is a premier destination in Fayetteville, NC. They are an urban oasis for local residents and visitors alike, as well as educational programming and recreational activities.

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This is a mostly driving town...

While some areas of Fayetteville are walkable (downtown), driving is still the predominant mode fo transport here.