Distinctly Fayetteville NC

Distinctly Fayetteville NC The leading destination authority, delivering visitor experiences throughout the communities of Cumberland County, NC.
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Where history meets history in the making. Visitor Information Counselors also at Fayetteville History Museum, 325 Franklin Street, from 10am-4pm on Tuesday through Saturday.

See a new exhibit, grab a pumpkin spice latte, try "glamping" and more when you check out these Greater Fayetteville fal...
09/17/2024

See a new exhibit, grab a pumpkin spice latte, try "glamping" and more when you check out these Greater Fayetteville fall favorites! ๐Ÿ“ธ: e/motion courtesy of Cool Spring Downtown District

Fall Is In Bloom Nothing says fall like the morning air becoming crisp, the leaves changing colors, and pumpkin spice lattes and pie getting their due shine. In Greater Fayetteville, you can find all your favorite fall things this season. Autumn in Fayetteville, NC Take in the essence of old things

We're excited for this tasty collaboration๐Ÿ
09/16/2024

We're excited for this tasty collaboration๐Ÿ

Weโ€™re   an experienced professional to help position Cumberland County as a premier destination. Join our team as a digi...
09/16/2024

Weโ€™re an experienced professional to help position Cumberland County as a premier destination.

Join our team as a digital marketing manager. The position will be open through October 14, 2024. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Diana Potts, Director of Administration at [email protected]

Join our team of professionals who are passionate about Fayetteville and Cumberland County, and are dedicated to providing excellent service to clients/visitors. Our current openings are listed below.

09/12/2024
Commemorate the 23rd anniversary of Sept. 11 with a visit to the Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation's galle...
09/11/2024

Commemorate the 23rd anniversary of Sept. 11 with a visit to the Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation's galleries and the 2024 Field of Honor.

The 2024 Field of Honor is up on the Museumโ€™s Parade Field, serving as a living tribute to heroism, symbolizing American strength and unity. These flags honor those currently serving, veterans, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The display will remain until November 11th, 2024.

Remember September 11 with a visit to the 2024 Field of Honor displayed on the Parade Field of the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum from Septem...

09/09/2024
09/09/2024
Fall has arrived in Fayetteville! Embrace the season with a stroll through a corn maze, fishing at Hope Mills Lake, or a...
09/09/2024

Fall has arrived in Fayetteville! Embrace the season with a stroll through a corn maze, fishing at Hope Mills Lake, or a seasonal brew at Dirtbag Ales. ๐Ÿ“ธ: Gallberry Corn Maze

Fall is a season for family fun in Fayetteville. There are plenty of options to keep everyone entertained while you enjoy the great outdoors with your family. Whether you want to be active, explore beautiful sites or just relax, one of these suggestions is sure to fit your needs.

Have you ever wondered about the historical changes in southern North Carolina and the county during the start of the tw...
09/07/2024

Have you ever wondered about the historical changes in southern North Carolina and the county during the start of the twentieth century?

Visit Cumberland County to tour the restored 1897 Victorian residence of E.A. Poe and learn about life in the first decades of the twentieth century and the changes that defined this era by touring the home of this affluent Fayetteville businessman and his family.

The 1897 Poe House is open for guided tours only. Visitors must check in at the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex lobby to begin the tour. Tours last approxiamately 45 minutes. Tours are free, but donations are appreciated.

For additional information, please visit the 1897 Poe House listing on www.distinctlyfayettevillenc.com, or click the ๐Ÿ”— in our bio.

Yesterday we had the pleasure of showing our I-85 Welcome Center guests our beautiful attractions and some great restaur...
09/05/2024

Yesterday we had the pleasure of showing our I-85 Welcome Center guests our beautiful attractions and some great restaurants.

Our President & CEO, Devin Heath, and Visitor Services Manager, Miroslava Cabrera-Ramirez, accompanied I-85 welcome center travel counselors Wendy and Nancy to the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex, toured the Poe House, walked through the Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation, and ended a beautiful day at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden.

In between exploration, there was great food and laughter from Cedar Point Restaurant and Blue Moon Cafe.

Thank you Wendy and Nancy for spending the day with us!

Thank you to everyone who joined us Friday, August 30, for the DistiNCtly Fayetteville Community Input Forum as we prepa...
09/03/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us Friday, August 30, for the DistiNCtly Fayetteville Community Input Forum as we prepare a strategic plan that will drive us forward as a community and position us as a leading destination.

09/03/2024
Usher in the fall season by attending the 46th Annual International Folk Festival, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers' final g...
09/02/2024

Usher in the fall season by attending the 46th Annual International Folk Festival, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers' final game, and more this September. ๐Ÿ“ธ: Wick Smith, International Folk Festival

Summer is quickly winding down, but there's still plenty to do inside and outside. You just have to know where to look! Here's a quick primer on Top Things To Do in Greater Fayetteville in September: Fayetteville Woodpeckers vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans Sept. 2 - 8 Segra Stadium Watch the

Today we recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achiev...
09/02/2024

Today we recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the U.S.

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Join the A Dia De Mu***os Art Challenge ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธWe seek artists to transform prefabricated, 8-foot-tall animatronic skeletons ...
08/29/2024

Join the A Dia De Mu***os Art Challenge ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ

We seek artists to transform prefabricated, 8-foot-tall animatronic skeletons into imaginative artworks inspired by *Dia de Mu***os*. This traditional Mexican holiday honors the reunion of families with their deceased relatives through food, drink, and celebration. Selected artworks will be publicly displayed during our vibrant Fourth Friday celebration on September 27, 2024, bringing cultural vibrancy to the heart of Downtown Fayetteville.

Entry Deadline: September 9 by 5 PM

For more information on eligibility, specifications, how to apply, and stipend and awards, click the ๐Ÿ”— in our bio for the Cool Spring Downtown District or check out their platforms.

Are you ready for the Cumberland County Fair? Here Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 8. Click the link below t...
08/27/2024

Are you ready for the Cumberland County Fair? Here Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 8.

Click the link below to learn more about delicious food will be there, what exciting rides you can enjoy, the music and entertainment lineup, and more.

And if you'd like a FREE pair of tickets, find our giveaway reel and COMMENT: All Is Fair In Love & Fayetteville for a chance to WINโ€ผ

On your mark. Get set. FAIR!

The Cumberland County Fair returns with plenty of excitement and fun for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy at the Crown Complex from August 30 to September 8, 2024. Enjoy delicious food from both your favorite food trucks and traditional fair food vendors, thrilling rides, exciting free en...

Brush up on your local history and explore Cumberland County's military ties at these key spots in the region.   ๐Ÿ“: Marq...
08/26/2024

Brush up on your local history and explore Cumberland County's military ties at these key spots in the region. ๐Ÿ“: Marquis de Lafayette Statue

Fayetteville and Cumberland County offer history buffs, and especially military history buffs, plenty of sites to explore. While many are familiar with the modern military history associated with the Fayetteville region, (thanks to Fort Liberty,) its less widely known that the region's military

Join us in the Cool Spring Downtown District for 4๏ธโƒฃth Friday: Nerd Market editionโ€ผToday, from 6-9 PM there will be over...
08/23/2024

Join us in the Cool Spring Downtown District for 4๏ธโƒฃth Friday: Nerd Market editionโ€ผ

Today, from 6-9 PM there will be over 70 vendors. Explore downtown and enjoy:
Nerd Market | Person Street
Cosplay Contest | 7:30 PM
Librari-CON | 300 Maiden Lane
Bounce House | 301 Hay Street
Food Trucks | 301 Hay Street

For the fun-filled and packed 4th Friday, the downtown businesses, restaurants and attractions will be open for extended hours as well.

Check out the Cool Spring Downtown District's event page for more โ„น๏ธ:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2135994760095851

Our sales team is looking forward to networking with industry event planners, meeting with tour operators, and sharing i...
08/21/2024

Our sales team is looking forward to networking with industry event planners, meeting with tour operators, and sharing impactful information with sports rights-holders about our distinct destination August 27-29, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for Connect Marketplace.

08/21/2024

We are so excited to announce our 2024 Cumberland County Fair Food Truck lineup! Here is the list of amazing vendors:

Festival Desserts Ice Cream
Oak City Fish and Chips
Tisdaleโ€™s Southern BBQ
Wisdom Waterice
The Lemonader
Jane Cakes
Chick-fil-A Skibo Square
Blasian Asian Grill
Big Daddy's Catering
B&B Outdoors
Smokey's Legendary Grill
Carnival Cart

Tag your favorite vendors to let them know you're coming! ๐ŸŽช๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿง๐ŸŽก๐Ÿฅจ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿฟ

Such an accomplishment and a fantastic representation of Fayetteville! We're proud of you!
08/15/2024

Such an accomplishment and a fantastic representation of Fayetteville! We're proud of you!

THIS JUST IN! CPT Samantha "Sammy" Sullivan from the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program shares insights about Team USA Women's Rugby Sevens thrilling win for a bronze medal at the Olympics and how opportunities as a U.S. Army Soldier have helped her become who she is today. https://www.army.mil/article/278642
*photo by MAJ Nathaniel Garcia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Honor a loved one with a Field of Honor Flag which will be on display on the museum's parade field in its 17th year o...
08/15/2024

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Honor a loved one with a Field of Honor Flag which will be on display on the museum's parade field in its 17th year of memorial September 9 through November 11.

TODAY is the last day to purchase at the Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundationโ€ผ๏ธ

08/13/2024

Have you signed up for this year's Parade of Nations?

This is the perfect opportunity to showcase your cultural heritage as we celebrate the diversity found in Cumberland County & NC Region ๐ŸŽ‰

Participation is FREE!

Register for the parade here:
https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=12502

Get artsy this August. From paintings and prints to sculptures and more, check out these local galleries for a spark of ...
08/13/2024

Get artsy this August. From paintings and prints to sculptures and more, check out these local galleries for a spark of inspiration! ๐Ÿ“ธ: The Arts Council of Fayetteville

Make your vacation complete with a relaxing visit to vibrant art galleries in Cumberland County. Here are a few art exhibitions on display in Fayetteville, NC, and throughout the county with unique pieces that everyone can enjoy. Arts Council: Face to Fayetteville Works In Progress Come

Our President & CEO, Devin Heath, CDME, and Director of Marketing, Melody Foote, are thrilled to be attending the U.S. T...
08/13/2024

Our President & CEO, Devin Heath, CDME, and Director of Marketing, Melody Foote, are thrilled to be attending the U.S. Travel Association's in Columbus, Ohio.

At this premier destination marketing event, they have the opportunity to learn, network, and collaborate with the amazing DMO community.

08/13/2024

Happening this Thursday @ 7:30PM! Round 1 of the Best of 2024 Competition, with the hilarious John Paul Edmundson closing us out as the feature. Come out to support the competitors to get them to the finals. Zak Blackfyre Comedy Ben Simmons Collin Brown Justin Hotujec Ryan Minton .buggs.me Potoka III Tony Fowler

08/12/2024

Weโ€™ve been big fans of the Cape Fear Region of North Carolina and keep coming back to enjoy our favorite things to do in Fayetteville, including food and more.

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