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OUTDOOR RECREATION d Cape Fear Botanical Garden Our community's 80 -acre garden is situated on Eastern Boulevard between the Cape Fear River and Cross Creek, and there are always beautiful things to behold and fun family events happening, no matter the season. For my household, our $90 annual membership has afforded us an easily accessible escape from the fast pace of everyday life, invaluable educational and volunteer opportunities, preferred ticket pricing to the garden's popular special events, such as the Holiday Lights, Heritage Festival, and Halloween at the Boo-tanical Garden as well as unlimited self-guided access to the spectacular grounds. The Garden also offers yoga, private event space, children's summer camps, year-round classes for all ages, holiday celebrations, and more. While pets are typically not allowed on Garden grounds, a special exception is made once a year on Dog Day in the Garden, which usually takes place in the spring and features local dog- related vendors, canine-friendly activities and pooch-centric shopping opportunities, all to benefit Fayetteville Animal Protection Society. I recommend rounding your visit to the Garden out with a stop by the Garden View Cafe to order lunch for the family from Chef Lou's evolving menu of fresh soups, sandwiches and salads. You can certainly take your food to go, but it's hard to beat an al fresco meal on the patio overlooking the Cypress Pond. 536 N Eastern Blvd., 910 -486- 0221, www.capefearbg.org WHILE NO ONE HAS EVER dubbed me an official expert on all things "Fayetteville," I'd like to think that my status as a proud 30- year resident married to a 37-year resident of our fine city has given me pretty darn good perspective on the very best Fayetteville has to offer. Our family (my fourth- generation Fayettevillians are 6 and 4 years old, with a trusty old Labrador thrown in the mix) loves experiencing some of the time- tested Fayetteville institutions that my husband and I remember fondly from childhood, as well as discovering exciting new places. We really just love where we live. Here's my take on can't miss places for the whole family…and sometimes even the family dog. Our brand new concourse gives you plenty of reasons to fly from your own backyard. And now, with our new entrance and baggage claim on schedule to arrive soon, we're continuing to add to the welcoming experience. Easy parking. Shorter lines. Sparkling new facilities. Why drive to another airport? T I M E F L I E S . F LY FAY. f l y f a y . c o m DUE FOR ARRIVAL: AN EVEN BETTER AIRPORT EXPERIENCE 910.424.1778 • 402 Hope Mills Road Flooringamericafayetteville.com PET PROOF FLOORING PET PROOF FLOORING LVT-LVP HEADQUARTERS LVT-LVP HEADQUARTERS FAYETTEVILLE 57 DestinationFAY 2021-2022

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