Bloom into the essence of Spring by enjoying sweet treats and surrounding yourself in natural beauty. Start the season off visiting one of these sweet shops and then walk it off in one of our peaceful gardens. Uncle Zips' Beef Jerky Uncle Zips' Beef Jerky has a sweet surprise for almost everyone…
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99 bottles of beer on the wall, 99 bottles of beer...Cumberland County's new craft beer community produces some next-level brews! Here are some of our favorite spots to stop for a sip on the beer trail. SIP 1: HECKLER BREWING CO. Heckler Brewing Company, located at 5780 Ramsey Street Suite 102…
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NC Beer Month is a time to celebrate and explore all the state’s wonderful independent craft breweries because local beer is the best kind of beer! Here are a handful of Cumberland County breweries to help you celebrate the COOLEST CELEBRATION EVER! DIRTBAG ALES With a name like Dirtbag Ales, you…
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Celebrate and support Hispanic-owned businesses year-round in Fayetteville, NC. Here’s a shortlist of diverse businesses to pick from. 1. Gallery 13 Step into Gallery 13, located at 312 Hay St., and get ready to have your mind blown! Artist and owner Carlos Tolentino’s talent is on full display…
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FOOOORE! Golf courses are plentiful in and around Fayetteville. Whether you’re a fanatical golfer or just looking for weekend tee times with friends, Fayetteville has something for everyone. The Sandhills region is home to some of the best golfing in North Carolina and the world! So there's no…
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Fayetteville has some of the friendliest bike paths around North Carolina has declared 2023 as the Year of the Trail to celebrate and encourage exploration of all the state’s numerous trails, greenways, and blueways. There’s no better way to do it than on a bicycle – especially mountain bikes…
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Are you needing to shop for last-minute gifts for friends or family? If you're like me, you've procrastinated, but still want to buy meaningful gifts for folks while supporting local. Here's a list of 15+ unique things…
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No matter what type of meeting is in the works, the Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (FACVB) has one mission: to help planners safely execute the perfect event. Planners will find the area affordable, easily accessible, diverse, and brimming with Southern hospitality.Here are the top 10 reasons to choose Fayetteville for a winning event:…
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Nine visiting writers and photographers joined me earlier this month for a tour of Cumberland County’s most beautiful and diverse outdoor attractions and restaurants. Over the course of a weekend, I led them on a…
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Our active-duty service members and veterans have served all around the world, and their travels and experiences abroad have influenced our community. Nowhere is that more evident than on the plate. We’re packed with…
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