Things to See:

Airborne and Special Operations Museum
 
100 Bragg Boulevard (corner of Bragg Blvd. & Hay St.), Fayetteville
The Army's most modern and newest museum, the $22.5 million facility features film and video productions, interactive displays, rare artifacts and dramatic life-size exhibits about the history and adventures of airborne and special operations units. Open 10am-5pm, Tuesday through Saturday, and Noon-5pm on Sunday. Free. (910) 483-3003

Fort Bragg/Pope Air Force Base
 
Cumberland County between Southern Pines and Fayetteville
Army Community Services: (910) 396-2473
Automated Directory Information: (910) 396-0011
This Army/Air Force duo comprise one of the world's largest military complexes. Ft. Bragg (largest Army base east of the Mississippi) is open to the public. Before you go, call about self or guided tours, (910) 396-5401 or 396-8015. Tours available 9am-4pm weekdays.  Base sights include:

82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum
(910) 432-3443
Exhibits of 3,000+ artifacts used by world-famous division from WWI to Desert Storm, plus film & gift shop. Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-4:30pm & Sun. 11:30am-4pm. Free. (910) 432-3443

JFK Special Warfare Museum
Military art/cultural items from around world, emphasizing Special Forces such as the "Green Beret." (JFK designated green beret for this group.) Gift shop. Open 11:00am-4pm Tues.-Sun. Free.  (910) 432-4272 or 432-1533

Carolina Horse Park at Five Points
 
Hoke County just off Hwy 211 between Aberdeen and Raeford
The Park consists of hundreds of acres of protected land dedicated to world-class equestrian competition. A Sandhills springtime tradition, the Stoneybrook Steeplechase is held each year on the first Saturday in April. (910) 246-9808

North Carolina Zoological Park
 
4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro
This 500-acre natural habitat zoo ranks among the top 5 in North America. Plant/animal exhibits feature North America (including polar bears, elk, Gila monsters, river otters and bobcats) and Africa (including African Plains and Pavilion). Open 9 am-4 pm daily year-round, except Christmas Day. Admission Fee. 800-488-0444; (336) 879-7307

The Greeneleafe Inn at Pinebluff
175 Persimmon Rd.
Pinebluff, NC 28373
Phone: (910) 281-0255
Fax: (910) 281-0350