Staff Photo by Dan HenryVisiting Fayetteville feels like a retreat to a different era. The town square is lined with antique stores and anchored by the old courthouse. A bandstand on the courthouse lawn from the 1800s is still in regular use. While you're in Fayetteville, you can even eat at the old jail!
And since Fayetteville is located just down the road from Lynchburg, it may be the perfect pit stop on your way to the Jack Daniel's Distillery.
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Festivity, Fayetteville styleThere are two big festivals in Fayetteville. One is for the holidays, and the other is sort of its own holiday, celebrating Fayetteville’s culinary specialty, the slawburger.For more than 20 years, Fayetteville has been putting on the holiday celebration, >The Host of Christmas Past. It’s a weekend-long festival in November. There’s food, crafts, and guaranteed snow (just don’t look too closely for the snow machine). You may even see Ebenezer Scrooge wandering the streets!The Slawburger Festival is just what it sounds like, a great big celebration of Fayetteville’s favorite burger. The festival, which takes place in April, has lots of live music, an art show and, of course, slawburgers.
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Treasure HuntFayetteville’s old-timey charm may put you in the mood for antique shopping. Fortunately, there are several places to pop in where you may just find the treasure you didn’t know you were looking for.>Fayetteville Antique Mall is a large establishment with several buildings and many vendors. You can stay busy for awhile picking through all the crafts and antiques.>Flashback Antique Mall is located right off the town square and boasts 4,000 square feet of shopping.
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Fill upThere are two uniquely Fayetteville experiences to be had at the local restaurants. One is in the food, and the other is in the atmosphere.>Locals just can’t seem to settle an ongoing dispute: Who invented the slawburger? Today, there are three restaurants that are known for their slawburgers: Bill’s Place, Honey’s Restaurant, and Ken’s Fast Foods. Try them all and see who does it best. Be warned, though, some locals say visitors just don’t appreciate the unique taste the way they do.>How about dinner in the slammer? Cahoot’s Restaurant is close to the town square and is housed in the old jail. The restaurant serves a mix of Mexican, American and Southern food. Some of the booths are even located in old holding cells.
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Stay the nightThe city offers a few local bed and breakfast options, in addition to several chain hotels in the area.>Located 2 miles from the town square, the Old Cowan Plantation Bed and Breakfast has a country feel with a big veranda, prime for watching deer and other wildlife.>Lodge at Gunter Hollow can accommodate a large group, perfect for retreats, family gatherings or weddings.>The Mulberry House Bed and Breakfast is located between Fayetteville and Lynchburg. It is affordable and is known for its homey feel.