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There's also a space for purchasing Lorraine's T-shirts, additional logo merchandise, and music to bring home – including a choice of a dozen CDs from Pinecastle Recording artists Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road. Grab a refreshing frozen raspberry mocha or a scoop of Superman ice cream with sprinkles and browse to your heart's content. After lunch, of course. Lorraine's Coffee House & Music (& Café) is located at 101 Timber Pointe Lane in Garner, 919-714-7990. Lunch hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. The café menu also is served on event nights: Thursday (bingo and karaoke alternate every other week), Friday (live bluegrass) and Saturday (classic country bands), including regional and national acts. Also, on Sundays at 10:30 a.m., the building is open for the nondenominational Just Jesus Church. The minister is a musician who formerly played with David Allan Coe's band. Visit Lorraine's Facebook page for details on entertainment, times and cover charges. Lorraine Jordan presents a club sandwich and chef salad from her new café menu. WHILE THERE IS PLENT Y TO SEE, DO AND EAT IN FAYETTEVILLE, one of the best things about living here is that it is so close to so many other beautiful places. North Carolina beaches are within a two-hour drive, and the mountains are about four hours away. Here are a few of our favorite places to visit if you have a day or even just a few hours of free time. d Pinehurst – Known as "The Cradle of American Golf" and located just 45 minutes away, this Moore County town is home to a world-class resort and spa, a lovely village full of shops and restaurants and one of golf's most venerated of courses, Pinehurst No. 2. Take a walk through the clubhouse, which is open to the public, and see memorabilia from the greatest players to ever walk the fairways. Be sure to check out the bronze statues off the veranda, including one of the late Payne Stewart striking his celebratory pose after winning the 1999 U.S. Open on No. 2. Make a day of it and stop at next-door Southern Pines, known for more shops and restaurants and some of the loveliest horse farms. Call 910 -295-6811 for more information and receive the perpetually cheery greeting, "It's a beautiful day in Pinehurst." d Raven Rock State Park – A breathtakingly beautiful hike awaits you, again only about 45 minutes away in the Harnett County town of Lillington. Located along the Cape Fear River, the park offers a variety of scenic trails, as well as primitive backcountry camping areas for families and paddlers. A separate equestrian area on the river's north bank offers extensive trails and a large parking area. While in Lillington, stop at the County Seat Sports Grille on Front Street for lunch and a cold drink or try authentic Mexican fare at Tacos Oaxaca on South Main Street. Raven Rock's visitor center is at 3009 Raven Rock Road in Lillington. d Raleigh/Durham – Our state capital is just an hour away, as long as you avoid the 9 a.m. or 5 p.m. beltline traffic. Raleigh is home to the North Carolina Museum of History – call 919-814-7000, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences – call 919-707-9800 and the North Carolina Museum of Art – call 919- 839-6262. A group of Fayetteville residents were among those who helped found Friends of Greek Art, volunteers who support the museum's collection of classical art. Durham, next door, has the Museum of Life and Science, the perfect way for families to spend a day together. Children of all ages will find education and entertainment on 84 acres indoors and outdoors. Don't miss the butterfly exhibit inside a tropical rainforest environment. The museum is at 433 W. Murray Ave. Call 919-220 -5429. d Wilmington – In about an hour and a half, you can drive to our state's port city, where the U.S.S. North Carolina is docked. The battleship, noted for helping to strengthen Allied forces after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in World War II, was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1982. Moored across from downtown Wilmington, the battleship is open to visitors. Just a few minutes from Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach is one of several friendly North Carolina beaches that offer great seafood restaurants and great shell seeking. Go to www.battleshipnc.com. 64 DestinationFAY 2021-2022

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