Where to shop in Fayetteville
Looking for a new place to update your wardrobe? A new sofa? Or just a gift for someone special?
Whether you like the endless selection at big-box stores or prefer something a little more unique, look no farther — Fayetteville's got it all.
The city's shopping mecca beckons shopaholics along a 2 1/2-mile stretch of Skibo Road. There, one can find stores offering furniture, home improvement supplies, books, electronics and sporting goods, along with Cross Creek Mall and one of the five Walmarts in Cumberland County.
For the more leisurely shopper, the Haymount and downtown districts offer old-world antique dealers, clothing boutiques, whimsical gift shops with jewelry, handmade crafts and novelty items and cafes with outdoor seating for a midday break.
North and west Fayetteville have exploded recently with a flurry of retailers and food stores.
There is something for everyone in this shopping-crazed city.
Newcomers might be surprised to find that some chain retailers and restaurants report that their Fayetteville locations are among their top performing in the U.S.
If you're willing to hunt, it's out there somewhere. But here is a handy shopping guide and map to make it a little easier.
Updated: August 2012