Award-winning Chocolate Berry Infusion cocktail raises Antonella’s profile
On a warm spring afternoon, Antonella’s Italian Ristorante bartender Francesca Forbes displayed a prized bottle of cognac, still celebrating the restaurant’s new title as the winner of the La Fayette Cognac People’s Choice contest.
Curtains up!
From live shows with music, comedy and drama to U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum exhibits, Fayetteville has plenty of entertainment to offer.
Year-round celebrations
Discover Fayetteville’s vibrant festival calendar, including Juneteenth Jubilee, PRIDEFEST, and other cultural celebrations, as well as seasonal festivities.
Here to play. Here to stay.
Whether you’re a Fayetteville native, a service member stationed at Fort Liberty, or a tourist, the city has a plethora of activities to keep you entertained, with new dining stops and attractions popping up year after year.
Back to the future
Happy hour in Fayetteville achieved a new level of cool when the Haymount Truck Stop joined the city’s foodie scene in November 2023.
DINING DESTINATIONS
Known as one of the country’s most culturally diverse cities, Fayetteville serves up a melting pot of cultural delights from a variety of restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, and food trucks. If your sweet tooth needs satisfaction, or you have a hankering for a savory meal, you can find all that and more right here.
SHOPPING DESTINATIONS
From boutiques to retail stores, Fayetteville has something for everyone.
More DestinationFAY Coverage
Innovate and educate
From HBCU pride to technical training, local colleges offer an array of continued education pathways.
Diverse devotions
Fayetteville’s rich religious landscape offers something for every faith and community.
Here’s to your health
Hospital systems offer specialized care for civilians and service members alike.
New name, same mission
A year after the name change, Fort Liberty continues to honor its rich history and dynamic future, celebrates unity and the enduring spirit of service.
Fayetteville and Cumberland County government
Fayetteville is the sixth-largest city in North Carolina with a population of about 208,873 people. Cumberland is the fifth-largest county in North Carolina with a population of about 337,000.
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
