Cultural Heritage Trails
With over 750 miles of themed driving trails, it’s safe to say America's Hometown is steeped in history. Whether exploring the Cape Fear Botanical Gardens on the All-American Adventure trail, taking in a live theatre production at the Cape Fear Regional Theatre on the Patri-Arts & Gardens trail, or visit the sites that our namesake Marquis de Lafayette visited on his grand tour on the Lafayette Trail, Fayetteville/Cumberland County has the perfect route planned for whatever your interest might be.
Throughout this page, you will find everything you need to make and take a tour through Cumberland County. From pre-planned routes with interactive maps and descriptions to video highlights & photos, the toughest part will be deciding which trail to tackle first.
Cumberland County captures a little piece of everything that makes America special. So get out there and find out for yourself how patriotism is at the core of our community of History, Heroes, and a Hometown Feeling.
African American Heritage Trail
The African-American Heritage Trail consists of sites that provide a historical…
Religious Freedom
It is often heard that Europeans came to this country seeking religious freedom, to…
Patriots-Past Present
Fayetteville’s place names reflect a rich sense of its patriotic culture. The…
Paths-Plank-Roads-And Planes
Ride along the “Paths, Plank Roads, and Planes” trail and track the story…
Lafayette Trails/Lafayette
In March of 1825, the citizens of Fayetteville, North Carolina, were honored by a…
Historical Marker
A visit to America’s hometown would not be complete without admiring and…
Historic Architecture
A visit to America’s Hometown would not be complete without admiring and…
Gaelic Beginnings
You can see proof of that as you pass by Cross Creek Cemetery or visit Long Street…
Civil War
The Fayetteville area answered another call to duty during the Civil War. Nearly one…
American Independence
As one of the original 13 colonies, North Carolina is steeped in varied Revolutionary…
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