Explore Downtown Fayetteville

Welcome to Downtown

Downtown Fayetteville is the heart of Cumberland County - a vibrant mix of history, culture, dining, and entertainment.

Attractions

Museums

• Airborne & Special Operations Museum - Free admission, world-class military history
• Arts Council of Fayetteville - Local and regional art exhibitions
• Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum - Cape Fear region history
• Fascinate-U Children’s Museum - Interactive exhibits for kids

Historic Sites

• Market House - Historic landmark at the center of downtown
• Liberty Point - Revolutionary War significance
• Historic Haymount - Victorian architecture district

Entertainment

• Cape Fear Regional Theatre - Live performances year-round
• Cameo Art House Theatre - Independent and classic films

Getting Around

Parking

• Free evenings (after 5pm), weekends, and holidays
• Paid weekdays 9am-5pm ($1.50/hr meters)
• Person Street Deck, street meters, and surface lots available

Downtown Guide Parking - Find the best spot with real-time info

Walking

Downtown is walkable! The Cool Spring District is 0.55 square miles with 200+ businesses.

Interactive Map

Explore businesses and attractions: visitdowntownfayetteville.com/explore

When to Visit

Check the Downtown Guide for:

• Foot traffic predictions (avoid crowds or find the energy)
• Weather forecasts
• Event calendar
• Date planning tools

Best Times

When	Vibe
Monday	Quiet - some businesses closed
Tue-Thu	Relaxed exploration
Friday evening	Lively - peak traffic
Saturday	Busiest - full energy
Sunday afternoon	Good for brunch

Events Calendar

See what’s happening: Events

Plan Your Visit

• Where to Eat
• Where to Shop
• Where to Stay

Visitor Resources

• Distinctly Fayetteville: distinctlyfayettevillenc.com - Official tourism site
• Downtown Guide: ncfayetteville.com - Events, foot traffic, date planning
• Cool Spring Downtown District: visitdowntownfayetteville.com - Business directory