Lifestyle
Newcomers to Metropolitan Fayetteville will discover a community of history, heroes, and a hometown feeling. The charming historic downtown district serves as a focal point of community spirit, home to a rich legacy of grand old architecture and structures that date back to the 1800s. Downtown serves as a backdrop for a kaleidoscope of celebrations and festivals, from the International Folk Festival to Glory Days or the Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball. The Fayetteville Museum of Art showcases world-class art exhibits, educational programs, concerts, and special events. For an eclectic lineup of entertainment, the Crown Center hosts concerts, sporting events, family shows, and theatrical productions. The exquisite strains of the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra can be heard in a number of venues around the metropolitan area, while the North Carolina Symphony based in Raleigh performs several concerts in Fayetteville each year.

Metropolitan Fayetteville offers a variety of attractions that appeal to every age group and interest, from movie theaters and amusement centers to theatre and fine art. Off-Broadway productions please audiences at the Cape Fear Regional Theatre, while the Cleland Multipurpose Sports Complex showcases arena football or a rock concert. The local public university offers a wonderful planetarium and the Rosenthal Art Gallery in addition to musical and theatric performances. Historic sites are scattered across the region, crowned by such outstanding examples as the Mallet Rogers House, built in 1830 and restored in 1986 to house exhibits of fine art from Methodist College faculty and students. The national landmark known as Market House was an early center of government and commerce, with upper offices and lower-level stalls for vendors. The strikingly unique design of the 1832 Market House has endured through the decades as a distinctive symbol for the city.

Recreational amenities are outstanding, ensuring opportunities for outdoor adventures as well as year-round enjoyment of well-managed community and recreation centers. Lush state parks combine with nature centers, lovely gardens, water attractions, and miles of hiking trails to support a wide range of sports and activities. The Cleland Multipurpose Sports Complex at Ft. Bragg offers year round ice skating, youth sports and provides affordable and constructive family leisure activities. The housing choices in Metropolitan Fayetteville are as attractive and diverse as the communities that dot the landscape. Stately old farm houses, equestrian properties, spacious country lots, cozy urban neighborhoods, historic districts, family-oriented subdivisions, custom-home enclaves, and handsome multi-family complexes are all available. Regardless of where you choose to settle in Greater Fayetteville, you’ll discover an enviable quality of life that seems to grow richer with every passing year.

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