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stress relief
By MiriaM LaNDru
HEAVEN
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th
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Cape Fear river trail
Embark on a four-mile journey on this hometown
gem that's a certified East Coast Greenway – a series
of urban trails from Maine to Key West, Florida. Bask in the
lush greenery while getting a slight workout if you walk
and a good round of cardio if you run. Trail is open
from 10:00 a.m. to dusk, 365 days a year.
www.fcpr.us/cape_fear_river_trail.aspx
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historiC doWn-
toWn Fayetteville
restaurants
Dine al fresco at any of the eclectic cafes the downtown
Fayetteville area has to offer. Enjoy tasty menu items
that will satisfy your palate from Huske Hardware
House, Blue Moon Café, Rude Awakening, Off the
Hook Taco Emporium, e Wine Café, Sherefe,
Taste of West Africa, Circa 1800, e Fried
Turkey Sandwich Shop and more!
www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com
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get a massage
Whether you want the spa atmosphere
or a more clinical approach, relieve bodily
stress at any of our area spas or chiropractic clinics.
Outdoors or indoors,
here's a round up of seven
stress-free things to do in
Fayetteville
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Cape Fear botaniCal garden
Visit the beautiful 78-acre botanical garden, which
features many great family friendly events throughout
the year. Many specialty gardens abound, including a Chil-
dren's Garden with plants that attract beautiful butterflies
sure to leave your child in wonderment. e garden is open
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily and closed on anksgiv-
ing Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and
New Year's Day. www.capefearbg.org
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retail therapy at Cross Creek
mall
Shop the day away at the largest mall in the San-
dhills featuring 100 specialty stores and flagship de-
partment stores Sears, Macy's, Belk and JCPenney.
And when it's time to sit down and grab some grub,
visit the mall's food court with options from
burgers to Japanese fare or venture to any
of the restaurants on the mall's perimeter
like Red Robin or Zoe's Kitchen.
www.crosscreekmall.com
6
Join a gym
Whatever your exercise style,
there's a gym in Fayetteville that
will fulfill your needs. Or, if you're a military veteran,
active duty or spouse, check out the many gyms on
Fort Bragg.
7
take a Cooking Class
Area chefs like Sarah Bogan aka e Whisk-
ing Apprentice and Chef Mei Parker can
help you and friends or family create a gourmet
meal that fits your dietary needs! Private, in-home
cooking classes are available.
www.whiskingapprentice.com | www.chefmeipcs.com
