America ’ s Hometown is Calling You
A LOOK AT NORTH CAROLINA ’ S MOST PATRIOTIC CITY
A stop into Fayetteville and Cumberland County is more than stepping into North Carolina history . It ’ s an up-close and invigorating dose of rich American patriotism and military pride . The United States owes much of its freedom and heritage to the brave acts of this area ’ s forefathers , and you can visit startling monuments and sites to their heroism here .
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Our Patriots , Past and Present Trail will help you discover the area ’ s defiant role in the American Revolution . While countless monuments – including for Desert Storm , Vietnam and the War on Terrorism – honor the more recent sacrifices of our country ’ s military . You ’ ll sense the spirit of patriotism when you visit our Airborne and Special Operations Museum ( ASOM ) and 82 nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum , too . Don ’ t miss the immersive action of the ‘ Experience the Legend ’ Simulator at ASOM , by the way .
But that ’ s not all . Explore actual battlefields from the Civil War at the Averasboro Battlefield and Museum . Walk amongst the tombstones and memorials of war heroes throughout the city , but be sure to visit our Independent Light Infantry Parade Grounds and Fifer ’ s Grave , where decorated solider and fifer , Isaac Hammond , is buried . The John F . Kennedy Special Warfare Museum honors our nation ’ s Green Berets , while our North Carolina Veterans Park is an inspiring attraction located right in the midst of our revitalized downtown .
Fayetteville is the ideal destination for remarkable military history , including the founding of Fort Bragg . Spend a day – or a weekend – exploring and discovering these proud military attractions . Mix in some golf or great eateries , too . Your first stop should be one of the websites below . They can put together a comprehensive Visitors Package for you , making sure that you get the most out of your visit here .
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