Discover Fayetteville
75 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Heritage Garden within Cape Fear Botanical Garden
A historic garden with a restored farmhouse and tobacco barn, providing a romantic and rustic setting for engagement photos.
The Catlett Farm Wedding Venue
A rustic venue offering natural beauty with fields, ponds, and woods, ideal for outdoor and landscape photography.
The Catlett Farm
A rustic farm setting with multiple scenic spots, including a pond and gazebo, ideal for outdoor wedding and nature photography.
Downtown Fayetteville
Features historic architecture, vibrant street life, and quirky shops, making it perfect for urban and street photography.
Downtown Fayetteville Historic District
Features charming architecture and quaint streets, perfect for urban chic engagement or street photography.
Cape Fear Botanical Gardens
An 80-acre garden featuring beautifully balanced manicured gardens and wild woodland trails, offering numerous spots for nature photography and serene landscapes.
Lake Rim Park
A scenic park with waterfront views, perfect for nature and family photography.
Cape Fear River Trail
A scenic trail along the Cape Fear River, offering stunning views and wildlife spotting opportunities. Suitable for landscape, wildlife, and waterscape photography.
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
An 80-acre garden featuring both manicured gardens and wild woodland trails. It offers a serene environment with beautiful views, making it perfect for nature and landscape photography.
Fort Liberty
A significant military site with historical significance and scenic views. It is ideal for capturing historical and landscape photography.
Old Town Clock
A historic landmark with architectural interest, suitable for historical and architectural photography.
Liberty Point
A scenic spot with a view of the Cape Fear River, offering opportunities for capturing river views and sunsets.
Cape Fear River Waterfront
A scenic waterfront area along the Cape Fear River, perfect for capturing serene river views and sunsets.
Town Clock
A historic landmark in downtown Fayetteville, providing a classic and iconic backdrop for photography.
Cumberland County Courthouse
A historic building with a unique architectural style, ideal for architectural photography.
Arts Council on Maxwell
Features a blend of art and architecture, providing a cultured backdrop for photography.
Croo Studios
A studio located in Historic Downtown Fayetteville, ideal for portraits and product photography.
Cape Fear Riverbank
Scenic views of the river, ideal for landscape and wildlife photography during sunset.
Barn
A rustic barn setting, ideal for capturing a vintage or rural atmosphere.
J. Bayard Clark Park & Nature Center
A natural park with trails and a nature center, offering opportunities for nature and wildlife photography.
Cross Creek Linear Park
A scenic park with a peaceful fountain, offering great views and picturesque pathways. Ideal for capturing serene and peaceful moments.
College Lakes Park
A scenic park with lakes and walking trails, offering serene landscapes and opportunities for nature photography.
Railroad Tracks at Clark Park
A scenic and industrial spot featuring railroad tracks set amidst nature, ideal for capturing unique landscape and texture photography.
Cross Creek Linear Fountain
A serene spot with a beautiful fountain, perfect for capturing peaceful moments and architectural details.
Wood Memorial Chapel Window
Featuring a beautiful stained-glass window, this chapel is a great spot for architectural and interior photography. The vibrant colors and intricate details of the window make it a standout subject.
Cape Fear River
Running through the region, the Cape Fear River offers opportunities for riverside landscapes, sunsets, and possibly wildlife photography.
Cross Creek Linear Park Fountain
Located near Cool Spring Street, this fountain offers a picturesque and peaceful setting for capturing serene water features and surrounding greenery.
Southern Pines
A scenic area with pine trees, offering a natural and serene setting for landscape photography.
Fayetteville Woodpeckers Baseball Game
A lively event to capture vibrant sports action and fan culture.
Fayetteville's Historic District
A collection of historic buildings and streets, perfect for capturing architectural and street photography.
Fayetteville Waterfront
Scenic spots by the river offering peaceful surroundings and stunning views, perfect for nature and landscape photography.
The Doors at The Catlett Farm
A unique photographic spot featuring picturesque doors set amidst rustic scenery, perfect for romantic and bucolic photography.
Lower Mckellers Lake
This serene lake offers a peaceful environment for nature and landscape photography. The surroundings include lush vegetation and water features, ideal for capturing reflections or wildlife.
Fayetteville's Art Walk
A vibrant street in downtown Fayetteville featuring art galleries and murals, perfect for capturing artistic and street photography.
Parks Greenway
A series of interconnected pathways ideal for nature and outdoor photography, offering opportunities for lush vegetation and possibly wildlife.
Campbellton Landing
A scenic spot along the Cape Fear River, offering opportunities for river views, sunsets, and possibly boating or wildlife photography.
Old Lamp Light
A unique light fixture, offering interesting textures and architectural details for urban photography.
Cool Spring Street at Cross Creek Linear Park
This area offers picturesque pathways and a serene fountain, providing a peaceful setting for photography.
Anderson Creek Park
A natural park with walking trails and scenic views, offering opportunities for nature and wildlife photography.
Fayetteville Botanical Garden
A serene oasis with a variety of plant species, offering opportunities for macro, nature, and garden photography.
Yellow Brick Wall on Anderson St
A vibrant yellow brick wall, perfect for capturing colorful portraits or street art.
82nd Airborne Division Memorial
A memorial dedicated to the 82nd Airborne Division, offering a military-themed photography opportunity with statues and monuments.
Reflection Sun
A scenic spot with beautiful reflections, often used for capturing serene and peaceful moments.
Airborne & Special Operations Museum
A museum showcasing military history, offering opportunities for capturing historical and architectural photography.
When Pigs Fly Festival
A lively festival with Southern barbecue and live performances, offering opportunities for street and cultural photography.
Clark Park
Known for its scenic trails and railroad scenery, offering great opportunities for landscape and wildlife photography.
Fort Bragg's Training Areas
Offering a unique blend of military operations and natural landscapes, this area provides opportunities for capturing dynamic training exercises and scenic backgrounds.
Fayetteville Historic Homes
A collection of historic homes featuring charming architecture and ornate details, perfect for architectural and street photography.
Airborne Museum
Located within Fort Bragg, this museum offers opportunities for indoor photography focusing on military history, exhibits, and artifacts.
Cross Creek Park
A scenic park with historic significance and natural beauty, offering opportunities for historical and nature photography.
Dogwood Festival, Downtown Fayetteville
An annual festival with eclectic vendors and performances, ideal for capturing street and cultural photography.
Greg's Pottery
A visually appealing location with colorful murals and quirky pottery displays, ideal for capturing eclectic and artistic scenes.
Fayetteville Farmers Market
A bustling marketplace with vibrant colors and community life, ideal for capturing street and market photography.
Cape Fear Regional Theater
A venue hosting live performances, suitable for capturing cultural events and stage photography.
The Yellow Brick Wall - Anderson St
A colorful urban backdrop perfect for street and portrait photography.
Freedom Memorial Park
A historic park honoring military service, offering monuments and scenic views. Suitable for historical and landscape photography.
The Arts Council on Maxwell
Located in the heart of downtown Fayetteville, this arts council building offers a blend of cultural and architectural photography opportunities. The surrounding area is rich in artistic expressions and historical buildings.
The Yellow House
A charming historic house with vibrant colors, perfect for capturing architectural and artistic photography.
Crook's Corner
A scenic spot featuring unique architecture and a charming atmosphere, ideal for capturing architectural and street photography.
Yellow Brick Wall - Anderson St
This vibrant yellow brick wall is a popular spot for portrait and street photography, providing a unique and colorful backdrop.
Fayetteville Downtown Shopping Area
A bustling area with street life and architecture, suitable for urban and street photography.
Fayetteville Veteran's Park
A park honoring veterans, with monuments and scenic views, suitable for landscape and documentary photography.
Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum
A museum showcasing local history and transportation exhibits. Ideal for historical, cultural, and indoor photography.
Festival Park
A vibrant public space hosting various events, offering opportunities for street and event photography.
Greg's Pottery on Maxwell
A quaint pottery shop offering a rustic backdrop for still-life and street photography.
Path Bell Flower Hind
A scenic trail with unique natural features, offering opportunities for nature and landscape photography.
Cumberland County Public Library
A modern library with interesting architecture. Suitable for architecture and street photography.
Fayetteville State University
A university campus offering opportunities for architectural and street photography.
Old Dam Valve
An industrial site with interesting textures and machinery, suitable for industrial and landscape photography.
The E.E. Smith High School
A historic school building with architectural charm, perfect for capturing educational and architectural photography.
Mazarick Park
A community park with walking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas. Suitable for family, nature, and landscape photography.
Fayetteville Public Library
A modern building with interesting architecture, offering opportunities for urban and architectural photography.
Smith Recreation Center
A community center with a mix of urban and natural scenery, offering opportunities for capturing street and community life.
Green Trees Park
A public park with green spaces and walking trails, offering opportunities for nature photography.
Jordan Soccer Complex
A sports facility with a lively atmosphere during events. Ideal for action, sports, and street photography.