3 Great Scenic Drives You Can Take Near Fayetteville, NC

Jun 23, 2023

Driving can sometimes seem more like a chore than a pleasure, but a beautiful scenic drive can quickly change your attitude and lift your spirits. Discover these memorable routes close to Fayetteville, NC that will make you fall in love with hitting the road all over again. Of course, we have plenty of great vehicles to help you make the most of your journey. Visit us in at Valley Auto World Volkswagen in Fayetteville, NC to find the perfect Volkswagen to enjoy the drive in.

1. Fayetteville Hot Spots

Located in Fayetteville, Gills Hill Road takes you off the beaten path and provides a nice view of the city’s impressive landscape. There’s picturesque Lake Rim Park nearby, and at 1701 Gills Hill Road you’ll find the Gills Hill Farm: an agricultural paradise that offers a postcard-worthy glimpse of the area’s rich farmlands and animals. Meanwhile, if you’re a fan of waterscapes, River Road and N. Eastern Blvd. bring you close to aquatic views of Cape Fear River.

On the boulevard you won’t regret stopping by Cape Fear Botanical Garden at the 536 address (part of the All-American Adventure Trail), where you’ll easily spend hours basking in the region’s native plants and flowers. The Cape Fear River Trail off Sherman Road lets you connect with nature in different ways via hiking and biking trails. And if you’re itching for more open waters, take the NC 87 Bypass Route and arrive at Cape Fear itself.

2. Cultural Heritage Trails

Fayetteville is a fantastic launching point for 400-plus miles of themed driving routes in and around Cumberland County that celebrate the region’s fascinating past. From backroads to highways like 210 and 401, retrace the routes of the first settlements and their horse and wagon-tread paths–and later railways–along the Path, Plank Roads, and Trains Trail. Or you can appreciate the county’s masterpiece architecture (from Federal to Colonial Revival) by trekking the roads of Historic Haymount and Historic Downtown Fayetteville.

If you’re a history buff, travel back in time on the American Independence Trail: 35 miles that honors North Carolina’s colonial roots. Along the way, pay tribute at Cornwallis Historic Marker and Liberty Point. The roads branching from the Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum whisk you back to the Civil War era, with noteworthy stops along the 130-plus mile Civil War Trail including Monroe’s Crossroads Battlefield.

3. Devil’s Stompin’ Ground Drive

Don’t let the name and the Lucifer legend scare you off. This 34-mile byway serves up some heavenly scenery straight from North Carolina’s beating heart. The byway begins in Pittsboro at Route 64, then winds through Routes 902, 1164, 2877, and 1456. Your odyssey will end near the town of Robbins. Go the Devil’s distance with the Volkswagen Jetta’s superb handling and top-notch near-40 miles of fuel economy.

If you want a closer look at these natural havens, make a pitstop at the North Carolina Zoological Park or the Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, where you can enjoy a host of outdoor activities like wildlife-watching, camping, swimming, and fishing. If you’re up for a lengthier road trip, put the Blue Ridge Parkway nearer the Tennessee border on your bucket list. This iconic drive is one of America’s best and carves straight through the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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