3 Best Places To See in Fayetteville, NC

“U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum tells the tales of those who have fought bravely to protect liberty. The museum features unique educational insights into U.S. history and fundamental core values through interpreting, preserving, and recognizing its history, technology, legend, art, equipment, and weaponry. The museum conserves the amazing feats performed by the U.S. Army’s Airborne and Special Operations Forces, all of whom dive from the sky into battle. Visitors from all walks of life can visit from all parts of the country to experience the airborne and special operations. U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum's Gift Shop features a wide variety of items relevant to airborne and special operations, including books, toys, coins, clothing, and much more. Visitors can walk through the streets of war-torn Normandy and see a glider delivering a jeep into battle, and hear troopers exiting a helicopter in Vietnam.”

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“Cape Fear Botanical Garden is an 80-acre garden nestled between the Cape Fear River and Cross Creek, just two miles from downtown Fayetteville. The garden offers engaging cultural events to inspire and excite, educational activities to energize, and peaceful spots to refresh. Visitors of all ages are welcome. The garden highlights include the Camellia Garden, Butterfly Stroll, Daylily Garden, Shade Gardens, and Children’s Garden. The garden also features the Heritage Garden, which includes 1886 agricultural structures and a homestead. Their lovely and world-class Wyatt Visitors Pavilion Complex is the ideal complement to the Garden and the venue for weddings, military and business functions, workshops, and much more. Cape Fear Botanical Garden offers free admission for children 5 and under.”

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“Fascinate-U Children's Museum is a fun-based education and exploration through hands-on exhibits, projects and events for kids aged 1-12. This hands-on museum has been a destination where kids can explore their world through creative role-playing. The museum is the only science museum that fills the need for science education in the ten counties in the Cape Fear Region. The museum is designed as a mini city where children can play and pretend while learning about businesses in the community. Some of their exhibits are the Army Fort, the Farm, the Fire Station, the Post Office, the Stage Area, the Grocery Store, and much more. The museum has a toddler room laid out as a mini-house for kids under four. Fascinate-U Children's Museum is a place where imagination has no limits.”

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