Why you'd want to live in Fayetteville

The City of Fayetteville is a thriving community located in the Sandhills region of southeastern North Carolina and is the seat of Cumberland County. Raleigh, the state’s capital, is approximately 65 miles north of Fayetteville, and Charlotte, a major commercial center, is about 200 miles to the west of the city. Fayetteville is located adjacent to Interstate Highway 95, a major north-south corridor that links the city to Washington D.C., Baltimore and New York to the north, and to Charleston, Orlando and Miami to the south. Interstate 295 – the Fayetteville Outer Loop - is currently being built around the western side of the City, which will further increase Fort Liberty and the city’s direct access to Interstate 95. The 39-mile outer loop, which will be fully completed by 2025, will provide connectivity to the region that has previously been unseen. State highways also link the City to the beaches along the southeast coast of the State and to the mountains in the west. Fayetteville encompasses portions of Fort Liberty and is adjacent to Pope Army Airfield adding significantly to the Fayetteville area economy and culture. There are a lot of changes taking place across the City and for those who have not been here recently, the last 20 years have seen unprecedented development and changes, changing the City in so many ways.One of Fayetteville’s greatest assets is its thriving downtown area and the vibrant arts and cultural community. From theaters to museums for adults and children, there is something available downtown for everyone. The Airborne and Special Operations Museum honors the City’s unique connection to our service members. A variety of festivals and special events are held throughout the year in downtown and across the City. A revitalized downtown area, complete with retail shops and dining establishments is bringing forth additional growth spurred by the 40 million baseball stadium serving as home to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, an Astros affiliate, and Class-A Advance baseball team. via fayettevillenc.gov