Stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina? Going to visit someone?
Check here for some family-friendly ideas of things to do and places to go nearby. I even created a Fort Bragg & North Carolina Bucket List that has more than 100 things to do while you’re there.
Fort Bragg is the largest military base in the entire world and there are so many interesting places, restaurants, and parks nearby. Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, Sanford, and other nearby areas have grown and developed with the military and families in mind. There is never any reason to be bored.
Here are some of the adventures our family has had since we moved here in 2017.
The Fort Bragg Renaissance Fair has been on my North Carolina Bucket List since we got here! It was one of the first events I discovered when I was researching the area and I couldn’t wait to experience it firsthand. Life had other plans, though. Fort Bragg hosts this event at Smith Lake each year… Read More Fort Bragg Renaissance Fair
Going down this mountain water slide was the best part of our summer camping trip. Sliding Rock was one of the most unique experiences we have ever had!… Read More Ride the River at Sliding Rock
You can find Looking Glass Falls just steps from the road’s right of way, making this cascade one of the most accessible waterfalls around.… Read More Looking Glass Falls: A View For Everyone
Family fun near Fort Bragg, NC doesn’t get better than watching the Fayetteville Marksmen play some hockey! Here are 3 things I learned at our first game!… Read More Our First Hockey Game… Ever: The Fayetteville Marksmen
Our first trip to an apple orchard was full of surprises! Here’s what we learned about apple pickin’ at Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard.… Read More Lessons Learned at Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard
Sand sledding down the dunes at Jockey’s Ridge State Park was the highlight of our trip to North Carolina’s famed Outer Banks! … Read More Sand Sledding at Jockey’s Ridge State Park
Looking for something to do in Fayetteville, NC? Head over to the Bragg Boulevard Flea Market – there’s no telling what you may find!… Read More An Afternoon at the Bragg Boulevard Flea Market
The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary is a mesmerizing family experience! A must-see for families stationed at Fort Bragg during the holidays.… Read More North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival: Everything You Need to Know
We were able to make our little girls’ dreams come true when we took them to see ‘real life’ mermaids at Fort Fisher! I completely understood their excitement, because I too saw the mermaids when I was a child! Growing up in Florida, my parents took us to Weeki Wachee Springs to see the mermaids… Read More Seeing the Mermaids at Fort Fisher
If you want to really experience a city, rather than merely visiting it, then you should go to their festivals. Going to a festival is the best way to truly engross yourself in a city. You will see the residents in masse, taste their signature dishes, take part in their traditions, and immerse yourself in… Read More 13 Fayetteville Festivals You Do Not Want to Miss