Local Favorites

1. Stroll 80 acres of specialty gardens at Cape Fear Botanical Garden.

2. Visit the gallery at The Arts Center Gallery.

3. See the animals at Sweet Valley Ranch.

4. Tour our Cultural Heritage Driving Trails.

5. Visit one of our many Antique Stores.

6. Eat and Drink at one of our fine dining restaurants, local eateries or try a local brewery.

Recreation

7. Zip through the trees at ZipQuest Waterfall and Treetop Adventure.

8. How about a relaxing Kayak Adventure at Yakalacky Outfitters, NC.

9. Get an adrenaline rush at Black Ops Paint Ball or Axes & Armor.

10. Solve a puzzle in one of our Escape Rooms.

11. Test your climbing skills at one of our Climbing Facilities.

12. Looking to do some Miniature Golf.

13. Soar through the air at Paraclete XP Indoor Skydiving.

Parks

Cumberland County Park Information: (910) 433-1547.

14. Visit Carvers Creek State Park, the historic retreat of James Stillman Rockefeller.

15. Discover North Carolina Veterans Park, the first state park dedicated to veterans of all military branches.

16. Bring the pup to one of our county's dog parks at Riverside Dog Park or the town of Hope Mills Dog Park.

17. Hike the Cape Fear River Trail (10.6 Miles).

18. Explore Arnette Park (100 acres) or J Bayard Clark Park (76 Acres), featuring horseshoe pits, tennis courts, nature trails, and frisbee golf courses.

19. Rent a boat, go fishing at Mazarick Park, and enjoy the same amenities as number 18.

20. Take a walk at Hope Mills Lake and enjoy the beauty.