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Top 10 Outdoor Activities in Fayetteville, NC
Life in Fayetteville means enjoying top-tier restaurants, world-renowned barbeque, and epic outdoor opportunities. Located on the west side of the city, Parcstone Apartment Homes provides easy access to all of Cumberland County, including Fort Bragg, the greater metro area, as well as the hamlet of Raeford, NC. As outdoor enthusiasts ourselves, our team here at Parcstone Apartment Homes wants to help residents discover Fayetteville’s parks, nearby national parks, and local restaurants with outdoor patios.
Top 5 Restaurants with Outdoor Patios
The Mill at Puppy Creek
Nestled in Raeford, NC, a cozy hamlet twenty minutes west of Parcstone Apartment Homes, The Mill is a beautiful tavern-style restaurant serving traditional American dishes that are influenced and inspired by Southern comfort food. Choose from regional appetizers like the fried green tomatoes, the Nash poutine topped with spicy chicken strips, and gulf shrimp. Every entrée on the menu is worthy of its very own visit, including the Southern Belle Chicken, the Mississippi Roast, and the Cajun Pasta prepared with sausage, shrimp, and a rich alfredo sauce. There’s no doubt— The Mill should be at the top of your restaurant wish list.
Stewart's Tavern
The Corner Cut
Everyone needs a local go-to deli with creative sandwich combinations, thinly sliced meats, and fresh ingredients; in Raeford, The Corner Cut takes the crown. The menu is trisected into classic cuts (nationally popular sandwiches), signature cuts (innovative sandwiches), melted cuts (served warm & toasted). Some of the more popular sandwiches include the BLT, the Hot Italian, and the Big Baller stuffed with homemade meatballs. If you’re feeling adventurous, be sure to check out the signature sandwiches, which include a Bahn Mi, Vietnamese-inspired hoagie and “Devil In Disguise” sandwich that is based on Elvis Presley’s favorite snack— peanut butter, banana, and bacon stuffed between two slices of fresh sourdough.
Bubba's 33
If you’re looking for a restaurant with an energetic atmosphere, made-from-scratch meals, and a sports bar feel, then Bubba’s 33 is the place to go. The menu delivers on all the classic bar food items like burgers, wings, and oven-baked pizzas. Bubba’s 33 has become so popular that it has its own fan club! When polled, the Bubba’s 33 fanbase chooses the bacon cheeseburger, the shotgun shrimp po’boy, and the “Meaty Meaty” pizza topped with bacon, Italian sausage, and pepperoni. Bubba’s 33 is a great space to gather for national sporting events, casual nights on the town, and large groups that are ready to eat!
Alpaca Chicken
With locations across North Carolina, Alpaca Chicken is one of the state’s most unique and successful eateries. The restaurant focuses on making the highest quality rotisserie chicken with flavors drawn from the cuisine and landscape of Peru. Owner Ranbir Bakhshi had the vision for Alpaca after serving in the U.S. military and going to cooking school in Maryland. After experimenting for two years to create the perfect rotisserie chicken, the first location was opened in Durham— it quickly became a big success. The menu will transport patrons to Peru with juicy cuts of rotisserie, rice & beans, green beans, truffle fries, and more. This is a culinary experience you don’t want to miss.
Top 5 Parks and Outdoor Adventures
Festival Park is known as “the crown jewel of downtown Fayetteville” and there are many reasons for this lofty designation. The 14-acre park is centered around a modern stage that hosts music, theater, and other events throughout the year. Green lawns are spread throughout the area and provide North Carolinians with scenic places to picnic and gather. Cross Creek, a tributary of Cape Fear River, flows through the park providing a serene soundtrack for your day at the park. Residents of Parcstone Apartment Homes can access Festival Park and its exciting concert calendar with a brisk, twenty minute drive from the community.
Cape Fear River is one of the state’s mightiest rivers, a 200-mile waterway that begins at the center of North Carolina and moves east until it meets the Atlantic in Wilmington. The provision from its fast-moving waters supports farms, ranches, and businesses throughout the southeastern quadrant of the state. One of those businesses is Cape Fear River Adventures, an outfitter with a love for paddle sports of all kinds. Located around 30 minutes north of Fayetteville, CFRA provides opportunities to kayak, canoe, or tube along one of the most beautiful sections of the river. Visitors are given all the equipment necessary to have a safe and enjoyable experience!
For those brave souls who have the courage to jump out of an airplane, Skydive Paraclete XP, based out of Raeford, provides adrenaline junkies with a once in a lifetime experience. The expert team of skydivers is comfortable working with everyone from first-time jumpers to those who are well-experienced and have multiple dives under their belt. If you are someone who is wanting to hone your skydiving technique Skydive Paraclete XP also runs one of the largest indoor skydiving facilities in the southeast, featuring a state-of-the-art wind tunnel that will have you flying high. Whatever your comfort level may be, Skydive Paraclete XP will provide a thrilling experience to remember for a lifetime.
Comically named, Group Therapy Pub & Playground is one of the southeast’s most creative entertainment venues, a sprawling fun-center that features 18-holes of mini golf, axe throwing lanes, digital dart boards, a multi-sport simulator, and much more. Of course, what would Group Therapy be without food and drinks? The facility has an action-packed menu with burgers, wraps, pizzas, wings, and salads. Best of all, they have a 36-tap beer wall where patrons can serve themselves from a long list of local and national favorites. Group Therapy Pub & Playground is perfect for birthdays, special events, and large gatherings.
Segra Stadium is a 9,900-capacity baseball stadium at the center of downtown that is home to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, one of the state’s most impressive minor league teams. The baseball season at Segra runs from April to September, providing locals with intense matchups throughout the summer. Outside of the season, the stadium is open for corporate events, birthday parties, and other special occasions. There’s also a batting café facility where up-and-comers can challenge their batting skills in a controlled environment. Segra Stadium is, without a doubt, one of Fayetteville’s biggest downtown attractions.