Airborne and Special Operations Museum

100 Bragg Boulevard (corner of Bragg Blvd. & Hay St.), Fayetteville
The Army's most modern and newest museum, the $22.5 million facility features film and video productions, interactive displays, rare artifacts and dramatic life-size exhibits about the history and adventures of airborne and special operations units. Open 10am-5pm, Tuesday through Saturday, and Noon-5pm on Sunday. Free.
(910) 483-3003
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Bethesda Church & Cemetery

N.C. 5 (Bethesda Road), Aberdeen
Circa-1790 church features Old Slave Gallery, exterior bullet holes from Civil War battle, and graves of area pioneer settlers. Listed in the National Register. Annual homecoming held last weekend in Sept. Guided tours for groups by appointment. Free. Donations welcome.
(910) 944-1319

Bryant House & McLendon Cabin

3361 Mt. Carmel Road, Carthage
Two unaltered historic properties faithfully depict early county life. Bryant Manor House (circa 1820) features two fine mantles, handmade doors & window sashes. McLendon Cabin (circa 1760) is the county's oldest standing structure in its original location. About 15-20 min. drive from Pinehurst Traffic Circle (call for directions). Guided tours available. Open 2-5pm Sun. or by appointment. Free. Donations welcome.
(910) 947-3995

Campbell House Galleries

482 E. Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines
The home of the Arts Council of Moore County. The Campbell House Galleries provides three spacious exhibit areas and offers paintings and pottery for sale by local artists. In addition, tennis and basketball courts as well as a fitness court are available for public play. Open from 9 am-5 pm, Mon.-Fri. and each 3rd Sat. & Sun. of the month, 2-4 pm. Free.
(910) 692-4356

Carolina Horse Park at Five Points

Hoke County just off Hwy 211 between Aberdeen and Raeford
The Park consists of hundreds of acres of protected land dedicated to world-class equestrian competition. A Sandhills springtime tradition, the Stoneybrook Steeplechase is held each year on the first Saturday in April. (910) 246-9808
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Carthage Historical Museum

Rockingham and Saunders St., Carthage
The Carthage Historical Museum provides a permanent home for artifacts covering 200 years of local history. Several exhibits reveal the town's past as the home of a renowned buggy factory, which the town commemorates each May with a popular family festival. The museum is open on Sundays, 2-5 p.m., or by appointment. Free.
(910) 947-2331

Fort Bragg/Pope Air Force Base

Cumberland County between Southern Pines and Fayetteville
Army Community Services: (910) 396-2473
Automated Directory Information: (910) 396-0011
This Army/Air Force duo comprise one of the world's largest military complexes. Ft. Bragg (largest Army base east of the Mississippi) is open to the public. Before you go, call about self or guided tours, (910) 396-5401 or 396-8015. Tours available 9am-4pm weekdays. Base sights include:

82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum
(910) 432-3443
Exhibits of 3,000+ artifacts used by world-famous division from WWI to Desert Storm, plus film & gift shop. Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-4:30pm & Sun. 11:30am-4pm. Free.

JFK Special Warfare Museum
(910) 432-4272 or 432-1533
Military art/cultural items from around world, emphasizing Special Forces such as the "Green Beret." (JFK designated green beret for this group.) Gift shop. Open 11:00am-4pm Tues.-Sun. Free.

JFK Hall of Heroes
Honors 17 Special Forces Medal of Honor recipients. 8am-4:30pm weekdays. Free. (Across street from JFK Museum)

Sicily Drop Zone
See trained paratroopers in action. Call (910) 396-6366 for jump schedule. Free.