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Top 10 Things to do Near Fayetteville, NC
Fayetteville has it all— amazing food, beautiful parks, and an array of entertainment opportunities. Located on the west side of the city, Stone Ridge Apartment Homes provides easy access to all of Cumberland County, including Fort Bragg and the greater metro area. We want our residents to experience the best of Fayetteville, which is why we put together this list of our favorite restaurants and activities.
Top 5 Restaurants in Fayetteville
Dank Burrito
The visionary team behind Dank Burrito is here to open eyes, expand minds, and awaken taste buds. “How do they do this?” you may ask— by stepping outside the rigid box of tradition and creating some of the most creative burrito combinations you’ve ever seen. Choose from innovative burritos like the honey truffle buffalo, packed with grilled chicken and fried shrimp that are doused in a sweet/tangy buffalo sauce, the teriyaki, made with the classic Japanese-style chicken, and the carne asada, prepared with marinated steak, rice, beans, and a house made kimchi. The restaurant also serves up imaginative tacos, salads, and bowls. Step outside of the norm and into the flavorful world of Dank Burrito.
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Elizabeth's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Longtime patrons of Elizabeth’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant recognize the shop by its superior ingredients, traditional techniques, and strong sense of family values. The original Elizabeth’s location opened in Virgina in 1977, eventually moving into multiple states throughout the southeast. The menu is a veritable constellation of well-known Italian recipes, seafood dishes, house specialties, and of course, hand tossed pizzas. Fan favorites include the napoletana pizza, the seafood linguini, and the four cheese ravioli. Don’t forget to save room for Elizabeth’s famous cheesecake options.
La Cocina Mexican Grill
With over eleven locations throughout North Carolina, La Cocina Mexican Grill has honed the art of traditional Mexican cuisine since 2000. It all started when the Villalpando brothers relocated to Mebane, NC from Guanajuato, Mexico— the brothers had a shared vision to bring the rich flavors of their homeland to their new neighbors and community in North Carolina. Word of their authentic Mexican recipes spread quickly and La Cocina became a runaway hit. The enormous menu provides diners with a plethora of options: burritos, fajitas, quesadillas, seafood plates, and a long list of specialty entrees like the Mexican-style ribeye, the chicken mole ranchero, and more. You’ll have to return again and again to experience the full breadth of the menu!
Pharaoh's Legacy
With a name that hearkens back to the iconic ancient Egyptian leaders, Pharaoh’s Legacy is one of Fayetteville’s favorite destinations for Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant successfully delivers on definitive Middle Eastern dishes like gyros, kebab, house-made hummus, creamy baba ghanouj, and sizeable shawarma platters served with basmati rice and Fattoush salad. For those who are feeling less adventurous, Pharaoh’s also offers Mediterranean-influenced burgers and wholesome salads. Regardless of what you choose, be sure to end your meal on a sweet note with the pistachio baklava or basbousa cake. This is your opportunity to live (and eat) like a pharaoh.
Top 5 Activities In Fayetteville
The origin story behind Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom is really a story of friendship and camaraderie between Tito Simmons-Valenzuela and Eric Whealton. The two served as Army medics at Fort Bragg where they would experiment with a home brewing kit after shifts. Their know-how grew and grew until there was no option but to open their own brewing operation. Today, Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom is best known for their blood orange Kolsch, cold-brew mocha porter, and classic IPA. The brew masters are also consistently creating fresh, inventive beers, which leads to an ever-evolving menu and exciting experience for patrons. Dirtbag Ales continues to be one of Fayetteville’s hottest local breweries.
One thing is for sure— Sweet Valley Ranch provides an experience unlike any other. This 300+ acre ranch, located on the east side of Fayetteville, just twenty-five minutes from Stone Ridge Apartment Homes, is home to over 300 animals from 5 continents. This includes zebras, camels, peacocks, alpaca, tortoises, and a multitude of exotic cow, goat, and horse breeds. Sweet Valley is owned and operated by Fred & Anita Surgeon, a husband-and-wife duo who have a deep love for family, animals, and their home state of North Carolina. This ethos is evident in everything they do and patrons will feel it throughout their visit. Sweet Valley Ranch is also the perfect venue to host birthdays, field trips, and special occasions.
Located just fifteen minutes south of Stone Ridge Apartment Homes, Hope Mills Municipal Park is one of the city’s most cherished outdoor recreation centers. It features a colorful playground, basketball courts, baseball and soccer fields, a skatepark, splash pad, and a myriad of picnic tables and shaded areas to gather. Spread across 28 beautiful acres, Hope Mills Municipal Park has something for everyone to experience, including a track for walking, running, and biking that weaves through the expansive green space. Best of all, the park sits just to the west of Hope Mills Lake Park, the stunning focal point of Hope Mills where visitors can enjoy the water from the iconic lakeside gazebo.
Battle House Laser Tag offers visitors an elite laser tag experience and is 100% owned by American military veterans. This means that the experience goes way beyond what you’d get at some run-of-the-mill laser tag facility— built out across 14,000 square feet, this is Fayetteville’s largest laser tag arena. On top of this, the team at Battle House has innovative props to elevate the game, including fake bombs, “airstrikes,” and laser guns that are modelled on military-grade weaponry. This is the perfect entertainment venue for birthdays, corporate events, and large groups who are looking to experience something completely novel. Battle House Laser Tag provides the ultimate laser tag challenge.
Situated just ten minutes south of the community, Millstone 14 is the go-to movie theater for residents of Stone Ridge Apartment Homes. The facility prides itself on showing the most celebrated batch of new films, featuring a schedule that is always up to date with the biggest blockbusters. Each theater is complete with cozy seats, surround sound, and a state-of-the-art viewing experience. The snack stand carries all the classic movie theater companions— freshly made popcorn, boxes of your favorite candy, and plenty of soda fountain options. Next time you’re looking to catch a flick, make sure to see what’s showing at Millstone 14 Theater.