Attractions
Originally built in 1910 as a U.S. Post Office, the current Art Center offers patrons the opportunity to view unique rotating exhibits in the heart of downtown. The Fayetteville Museum of Art offers a variety of world-class art exhibits, educational programs, concerts, workshops and special events. The Mallett Rogers House features exhibits, paintings, sculpture and mixed-media works by Methodist College art faculty and students.
The Cape Fear Botanical Garden is situated on 85 acres of land overlooking Cross Creek and the Cape Fear River. The garden includes wild flowers, majestic oaks, nature trails and numerous species of native plants.
The Airborne and Special Operations Museum is the only museum dedicated to all Army airborne and special operations units. The museum has on display hundreds of rare and significant artifacts related to this special-ops unit and its history.
The Fascinate-U Children’s Museum is a place where children can explore their world the way they learn best-through creative role-playing, manipulation, and interaction with each other and the objects around them.
Jambbas Ranch is a private zoological park and natural habitat that offers tours of its extensive grounds. The ranch is home to numerous buffalos, llamas, deer, elk, cows, sheep, ducks, swans, and peacocks.