Fayetteville Ranked as a Top Road Trip Destination

Fayetteville has been named one of the top road trip destination locations for the majority of the United States’ population.

Brandon Plotnick / Beasley Media

As people are getting back out on vacations again, Fayetteville has shown up as one of the top 18 cities that are within a one-day road trip for most of the population.

The list, written by Monica Fish for Wealth of Geeks, has Fayetteville at the number 12 spot.

"Located halfway between New York City and Miami, Florida, on Interstate 95, Fayetteville, North Carolina, is within one day’s drive for 75% of the United States population," Fish said in the article. "Sports fans flock to the area for annual Spartan races and to enjoy the trails, lakes, tennis, and golf courses. In addition, you can sample the world’s food without a passport on their International Cuisine Trail, with Hungarian, West African, Turkish, Greek, and Italian Cuisine all within just a few blocks downtown."

It's not the first time Fish has highlighted our area, either. In an article earlier this year, she pointed to Hope Mills as a top vacation destination, thanks to outdoor activities, Dirtbag Ales and more.

Fayetteville was joined by a few other North Carolina road trip destination locations on the list (she's clearly a fan of the Tar Heel state), as The Carolina Core (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point) came in at 11 on the list, and Hendersonville came in at number 13.

Other spots on the list included: Leigh Valley, Pennsylvania; Richmond, Virginia; Fayetteville, West Virginia; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Columbus, Ohio; Cincinnati, Ohio; Butler County, Ohio; Branson, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; The Smoky Mountains; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Johnson City, Tennessee; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Louisville, Kentucky.

It's time to celebrate Spring, and North Carolina doesn't disappoint, with loads of funs ways to enjoy the area at so many spring festivals.

From the celebration of the humble pickle, to the joy of Cheerwine, there is something for everyone this year. We all can use a great time, some great weather with great friends!

We will kick off our list with Fayetteville's very own Dogwood Festival and showcase festivals all over the state.

So let's take a look at this list of some of the best of the spring festivals across North Carolina.