The Golden Corral buffet chain originated in Fayetteville. When it opened in 1973 it was known as “Golden Corral Family Steak House.” 4. Until 2007, in North Carolina, and by extension Fayetteville, possession of a lottery ticket was punishable by a $2,000 fine. 5. read more
Fayetteville is home to several museums (military, art, history) and is famous for being the first American city named for the Marquis de LaFayette. It had previously been known as Cross Creek, settled in the mid-1700s by mostly Scots. read more
Fayetteville (/ ˈ f eɪ ə t ˌ v ɪ l /) is a city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. It is the county seat of Cumberland County, and is best known as the home of Fort Bragg, a major U.S. Army installation northwest of the city. read more
1. Fayetteville, North Carolina is one of thirteen Fayettevilles in the United States. It also has the highest city population, while Fayetteville, Arkansas has the highest metro population. 2. Fayetteville, North Carolina is also the only Fayetteville that namesake Marquis de Lafayette ever actually visited. read more