North Carolina's most inland port, Fayetteville became an early trade center because of its position at the head of navigation on the Cape Fear River. When water transportation declined, Fayetteville responded by building a system of plank roads that revitalized commerce. Business generated by Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base military installations is now the heart of Fayetteville's economy.
Some of Fayetteville's oldest buildings are on Heritage Square at Dick Street, where brick walkways and well-tended gardens are a part of the restored 19th-century homes. In the center of the historic downtown area is the Old Market House built in 1832.
A salute to the city's mid-April explosion of blossoms is the 10-day Dogwood Festival, which includes a parade and ends in an afternoon of activities at the Old Market House. The last Sunday in September ethnic groups dress in native costumes, demonstrate their national dances and share their traditional foods during the International Folk Festival.
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