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SEPTEMBER 23-29, 2015 UCW 37 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM a CULTURAL HERITAGE TRAILS The Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau has developed 17 themed driving trails. With 750 miles of trails mapped out according to interest, we are sure there is a trail that would peak your interest and help you explore Fayetteville and Cumberland County. In this article, I've provided an overview of two of the trails. Head over to VisitFayettevilleNC.com/culturalheritagetrails to download trail content and start your exploration. ALL-AMERICAN ADVENTURE Nature lovers and action seekers - the All-American Adventure is the experience for you. From bird watching and fishing at parks and trails, to climbing or skating at our indoor facilities, to experiencing one of USA Today's 10 Great Ziplines at ZipQuest Waterfall and Treetop Adventure- there is a lot of ways to play. Stroll through the gardens, pet the animals, go swimming, golfing or bowling, - day or night - there's lots of quality, family fun to be had. Watch the stars, work on your batting average or cheer on your favorite sports car driver - revel in the good old American action! Feel free to play at all these locations or pick the few you like - it's your All-American adventure. GAELIC BEGINNINGS While Fayetteville and Cumberland County has a diverse population today, many of the first, brave settlers to the area were from Scotland. You can see proof of that as you pass by Cross Creek Cemetery or visit Long Street Church Cemetery on Fort Bragg. The first apparent influx of Highland Scots to the Upper Cape Fear came in 1739, when a large group of Argyll immigrants sailed from Scotland on a ship called the Thistle. Many land grants were issued to these and other Highlanders as a result of the Royal Governor of North Carolina encouraging Scots to emigrate citing warm climate, free land grants, and tax exemptions. It is important to note that English and Scot-Irish settlers also arrived early in the area. Unlike other ethnic groups, the clan-conscious Highland Scots tended to cluster together in settlements. By 1750, thousands of acres of land had been granted to the Scots. Visit all the significant sites along the Gaelic Beginnings Trail. Museum of Cape Fear Historical Complex FEATURED ATTRACTION ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Melody Foote Director of Communications Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Liberty Point Bulletin Enjoy the rich history of the Tar Heel state, including learning about Native Americans, European settle- ments, slavery, plank roads, steam boating, the Civil War and more. In addition to permanent exhibitions and a changing gallery, exhibits on naval stores, early 19th Century domestic life, transporta- tion, and folk potters are featured. Other attractions include Arsenal Park, the remnants of the Fayette- ville Arsenal, and the restored Victorian residence of E.A. Poe. 801 Arsenal Avenue Fayetteville (910) 486-1330 museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov/ Does your advertising leave you feeling this way? Advertising can be pretty complex. You may not know which way to turn. ere is a sign you can rely on — ours. Call us today so that our professionals can make the most of your advertising investment. Free Papers Working For You Another sign we're working for you. 484-6200 wwwupandcomingweekly.com