Well, Lake Rim Park is ready for next summer, fer shure…read more Perhaps they should have kept it open a bit longer for these dog days of OCT... (grin) * * * The break should let the grass and trees recover a bit from the disruption of the natural flow of activities and visitors. * * * The other park amenities and the Visitor Information Center are still there with their very knowledgeable State Park Rangers. Lots of shade is bound to attract many during these unusually warm days this fall. Come visit and take a leisurely stroll in the shade. * * * Until that time. . .

This is one of my absolute favorite park to go to. It gives me such a calm feeling. I bring my pets…read morewith me when I visit. They just love the sounds of the birds and squirrels. My chihuahua can walks forever here he just loves it and they have bags please clean up after your pets and yourselves. There's wild animals in the area that could get sick off your trash. I can't say enough about the views. From the woods to the trails to the benches for lunch. There's is a small playground for the lil ones. If you want to get away from the bustle and hustle of the Fayetteville streets even if you only have a few minutes trust me come here and breath and take in the beauty.

My family and I had so much fun! The haunted house was very well done and the actors were great!…read moreThe price was very reasonable.

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Lets see, It has been 10 years since my last review, and this place is still Killing it. A home…read moreaway from home. I go there to meet friends, decompress, relax before dinner, after dinner, for breakfast. It is a destination no matter what I am doing or how long I have been out of state, I will be sitting in the back by the patio door, sipping my old fashioned, smoking on a Camacho or an RP. Salute' to the staff and of course, (ret.) Mr. Wayne.

Being from Texas, it should say something that my favorite cigar place is Ansteads near…read moreFayetteville, NC. The atmosphere is upscale, the bar is awesome, and every person working here is friendly and knowledgeable. I wish I could frequent Ansteads, but I only get to come here a few time a year. If you are in the area you owe it to yourself to drop by.

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children (free under 5). The winter hours are 10 am to 4 pm…read moreMonday to Saturday (and 12 pm to 4 pm on Sundays). For summer, it's 9 am to 5 pm. They have group rates (more than 25 people) for $8 for adults and $4 for children. Overall, it's a pretty large garden that has multiple trails for a nice walk. The longest loop is over a mile. This place makes a great place to host a reception or other event. I came here in the fall so the garden wasn't as booming, but I was still able to capture some beautiful greenery and flora! There is a pond that has some koi fish that you can feed. A bag of fish treats are only $1 at the gift shop so pick some up before heading out to explore the garden!

It was pretty, great lights for the holiday season. 20 per…read moreadult wasn't a bad price, felt it was reasonable. However, it was rather disappointing. The Grinch sat there ringing a bell. Not at all what the kids thought the Grinch would be. Added costs with the pictures with Santa, after you realized you can't take your own, having to go through and pay again with shipping. Overpriced candy and small gifts But they had small little things for kids to do like snowball fights and a little baggy of smelly goods

Okay, so Ray Ray was just incredible from start to finish. He made sure everyone felt welcome and…read moreknew where to go, especially with all your family and friends. He was super attentive, always checking in to see if anyone needed anything, and he really went above and beyond to make sure the whole event ran smoothly. Main Event itself was also fantastic. The whole setup was perfect for your going-away party, and they really made sure you and your wife had a stress-free and fun time. It sounds like they hit all the right notes for a memorable send-off! -Termon Moore

Service here was horrible. The staff did not know what they were doing and were lost the entire…read moretime. When we had a question about something, they just kept pushing it onto other staff members to delay the message. The guy who helped us at the bowling check in gave us a lane that did not work, said he would add more time to our game due to the inconvenience but never did. As soon as we got to our bowling lane we ordered drinks and food. Tell me why our drinks came out 5 minutes before our game ended.... I will NOT be returning back ever again.

This is a moderately sized museum, which is free. It also has some outdoor areas, including one you…read morehave to walk across a footbridge over the highway to get to. Brief perusal unveiled some interesting history; the Carolinas seem to care more about their colonial era, whereas I really don't recall the period prior to the American Revolution getting much coverage in any history I learned growing up. The outdoor spaces carry some intrigue, though you'll never get away from the traffic noise. More construction in the area is coming I think. I would not say go to Fayetteville for the museum scene, but having explored this one I thought it worth a stop if you are there.

The Museum of The Cape Fear is located in Fayetteville, NC. The museum offers a parking lot and…read morefree admission. They do have places to donate if you wish. The museum is on two levels and an elevator is available. The museum has exhibits on the American Indian, settlement to the area; the Civil War and textiles; slavery; transportation by steamboat and plank roads. The exhibits are very detailed. Arsenal Park is behind the museum and is four and a half acres. The park is where the Confederate had an arsenal that was destroyed by General Sherman in 1865. The Poe House is next door so make sure to check out all three when visiting the complex.

It seems obvious that such a military town should have a memorial like this, but it is fairly…read morerecent. I imagine there are other things on base, but for those of us in the civilian world, a trip to downtown Fayetteville reveals this small park adjacent to the Special Ops Museum. Even on a beautiful Memorial Day evening, there was hardly anyone there. It probably says more about the downtown here than about the quality of the memorials. The park incorporates some interesting designs and water features and pays respect to all branches of the armed forces. I suppose I'm biased in that I would normally spend my Memorial Days walking across the bridge to Arlington Memorial Cemetery. This isn't that, but it is a good place to stop and reflect for a moment.

North Carolina proudly refers to itself as "the most military friendly state" and that is easy to…read moresee when you come across wonderful little gems like Veterans Park in Fayetteville. ..... THE EXPERIENCE The park is an extension of the Airborne & Special Operations Museum and construction was completed in July of 2011. The design is meant to honor all branches of the US Military and consists of several water features, walking paths, public art and a visitors center. It is one of the most unique looking parks of its kind that I personally have ever seen. What might not be so obvious are the different "plazas" within the park. Each is meant to symbolize different stages of military life. As you come across the lovely garden path from the Museum you will first be greeted by the COMMUNITY PLAZA just to the left of the visitors center. This will surely catch your eye with 50 bold black glass columns engraved with the names of the states 100 counties and cast iron hand prints of veterans from those counties and their family. I personally found that to be powerful and touching. Surrounding the Community Plaza is the Oath Service wall which incorporates soil from each of the 100 counties. All of this symbolizes life before the military. The SERVICE PLAZA contains a Patriot Wall, a GORGEOUS glass reflection wall and a granite Pride & Purpose tower with a light cannon that shoots directly towards the sky on special occasions to welcome home troops. What a beautiful sight that must be, not only for the nearby residents, but for troops at nearby Fort Bragg returning home. It gives me chills just thinking about it! This plaza, of course, symbolizes life while in the military. Throughout the plaza are different artistic sculptures with a keystone word engraved at their base such as honor, courage, strength and the like. When transitioning to the final CAMARADERIE PLAZA , you will use one of five arching gateways. Each is adorned with the name of one of the five Military Branches. This plaza symbolizes the transition of military life back to civilian life. A beautifully colorful reflection garden that uses plants all native to North Carolina must be an inspiring and contemplative sight in the spring and summer. We however arrived in the winter when nothing was in bloom. It was beautiful nonetheless because the garden is meant to be a celebration of the lives of service men and women (past & present) who have and continue to protect our nation. You will see a second walking circle with comfortable benches which, according to the website: "serves as a gathering space to welcome home and to celebrate our veterans wherever they may be in their respective journeys of service." Also within the park is a 150 seat grass & concrete amphitheater, a community lawn, a wall made of indigenous stone & plants, and one of the parks 7 water features. The Visitors Center was also closed the day of our visit, but it no doubt was an attractive building with a beautiful granite state seal. ..... FINAL THOUGHTS I'm proud to be a military father. I don't know how much longer my son will continue his journey as an airborne serviceman. I don't know what lies ahead for him in terms of battle or promotion or family life with the two grandchildren he has gifted me. What I do know is how hard we all cried the day he left for basic training @ 17 years of age (I included a picture) and how hard we have prayed for his safety. So places like North Carolina Veterans Park are especially meaningful to our family and I hope it will be for yours too. Even if you don't have family active in the military, it is wonderful place to pay respects to those who fight for your freedom and the security of our nation. 2017/27