Welcome to Fayetteville, North Carolina

Welcome to Fayetteville, North Carolina

Home of Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base, Fayetteville is named for General Lafayette, a French military hero who fought alongside and repeatedly helped the Colonial forces during the Revolutionary War. Some unique attractions in the city include Museum of the Cape Fear, Airborne & Special Operations Museum and Cape Fear Regional Theatre.

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Catch a free beer or glass of wine while staying at the Residence Inn, or walk the marble floors of the Hotel Prince Charles.

Dine on fine Italian at Belle Villa Italian Restaurant, excellent Mexican at El Cazador or even succulent oysters at 316 Oyster Bar.

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The American Revolution


Fayetteville was a divided town during the American Revolution, htough the majority of persons supported the rebellion against England. The city itself is named for General Lafayette, the French leader who supported the Colonies against Great Britain. The city was also the birthplace of revolutionary War hero Robert Rowan, who was the first signer of the pre-Declaration of Independence document the "Liberty Point Resolves."

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