Memorial Day, which unofficially marks the beginning of summer, falls on Monday. That means it’s time for all the fun summer activities to begin. School is almost over and people will start planning their vacations.
Read our list of stories about food, travel and fun with kids to help keep your summer vacation on the right track.
meal and meal
• 6 Places to Get Delicious Ice Cream in the Fayetteville Area This Summer
• Tried 6 different supermarket North Carolina pork barbecues, clear winner
• Who makes the best hot dogs in North Carolina? We tested 11 to find out.
• Funnel Cakes and Corn Dogs: 9 Fayetteville-Area Area ‘Fair Food’ Year-Round
• Discover your new favorite food: Check out 62 food trucks in the Fayetteville area
• Ranking of Fayetteville’s Best and Worst Vegan Ice Creams
• Find meals under $5 at restaurants in Fayetteville
• Fayetteville Takes Second Sheetz: Ranking Fan-Favorite Foods From Worst To Best
• We asked Mexican Americans where to find the best tamales, tacos, and tortas around Fayetteville.
• Neighborhood guide: From candied grapes to chop suey, where to eat on Clifdale Road
• Skip Netflix: 9 date-friendly restaurants in Fayetteville
• Bookmark it for your next special occasion: 5 Fine Dining Restaurants Near Fayetteville
shopping
• Check out 9 Asian supermarkets near Fayetteville
• Shop at 72 black-owned stores in the Fayetteville area.
• Spring Farmer’s Markets are budding again around Dirtbag Ale’s and Fayetteville
• Neighborhood Guide: Where to Shop and Eat on Trade Street in Hope Mills
• “Let’s get rid of the stigma”: boutiques including sizes open in Fayetteville
• Discover 58 women-owned businesses in the Fayetteville area.
thing to do
• Looking for cool date night ideas? Here are 10 in the Fayetteville area.
• 27 things to do around Fayetteville make you the ultimate weekend host
• Here are 10 fun things to do with your kids in Fayetteville
• Welcome to Fayetteville: A Guide for Soldiers and Families in the Fort Bragg Area, Cumberland County
• Places and experiences to put on your Fayetteville area to-do list are:
• Fun places civilians can visit in Fort Bragg
• Summer Fun: A List of Inexpensive Activities for Kids Around Fayetteville
• Pour and Sip: Bring-your-own-candle bar opens at Hope Mills
trip
• Perfect for day trips, weekend getaways and short getaways just hours from Fayetteville
• 5 Day Trip Destinations Near Fayetteville
outdoors
• These epic hikes are a short drive from Fayetteville
• Six outdoor gems just a stone’s throw from Fayetteville’s city center
• 9 places to see the best sunsets in and around Fayetteville
on the beach
• Locals and visitors share ideas about the best things to see and do at Carolina Beach
• 7 reasons to visit the Carolina Beach Boardwalk this summer
• Did you go to the beach this summer?Here’s a guide to paid parking in the Wilmington area
• Guide to outdoor concerts not to be missed in the Wilmington area in 2023
• Brunswick has great spots for boat watching. This time, we will introduce 9 spots.
• Explore the scenic beauty of the Wilmington area by boat on 5 popular water excursions
• Campgrounds in the Wilmington area are more popular than ever. The beginning of “glamping”.
• Year of the Trail: To celebrate, here are 6 of Brunswick’s best places to walk, bike or paddle