Fun Stuff in Hope Mills
As I mentioned in my last blog, at the Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau we represent all municipalities in Cumberland County, and I will spend some time writing about each one.
As I start my blog on Hope Mills, I must offer a disclaimer .. I live in Hope Mills, and I love it there.Hope Mills is located south and west of Fayetteville. I live in the heart of Hope Mills, near the Town Hall and 12 miles from downtown Fayetteville.
There are lots of other family-fun activities in Hope Mills. Just like its sister property at Omni Plaza, Fun, Fun, Fun on Cumberland Road offers a video arcade with tickets and prizes. Additionally, Cumberland Road Fun Fun Fun offers laser tag (great for all ages), miniature golf and batting cages. An array of specials and packages are available for individuals and groups.
The Millstone Theaters brought first-run movies to Hope Mills last fall. With the cushy rocking seats, good prices on concessions and valued customer cards, I rarely venture out of Hope Mills when I want to see a first run movie. According to the Fayetteville Observer, sometime this year Putt-Putt Golf will open a new course adjacent to Millstone Theaters , with batting cages and go-karts fall of 2010. When I drove by just yesterday, I saw the Putt-Putt sign was in place on the property.One of my favorite FREE summertime activities in Hope Mills.
Big T’s at Hope Mills Lake offers a family friendly “movie on the lawn” every Saturday night, and they provide free popcorn. (The popcorn is a big selling point in my family.) I understand the movies start this Saturday, May 29th.
Big T’s is known for its snow cones (especially among kid-dom) - I’m not sure how many flavors they have - but it’s a lot. Ever hear of cake batter or cheesecake snow cones? You can get both there; the smallest size is only a $1. As you can guess, they stay pretty busy through the summer months.
Hope Mills Park offers a great place to spend the afternoon with your family, watch a softball game, or get some exercise. Three playgrounds dot the large park, as do at least three baseball/softball diamonds. Additionally, a walking/jogging trail circles the park, the library and town hall. Nearly a mile long ,the paved trail is a great place to stretch your legs.
If you visit Hope Mills, don’t forget to take a jaunt down Trade Street. Three businesses I’ve spent a lot of time in are Trade Street Café (read the reviews!) which has a great, economical breakfast; Sandhills Music Center from which we’ve purchased, rented and repaired our budding musicians’ musical instruments; and Trade Street Brews, a great coffee house that offers live music a few times a month.I’ve touched on a few things to see and do in Hope Mills. I know there are many more. If you are interested in learning more about Hope Mills I’ve provided some links below.
History of Hope Mills
History of Hope Mills Lake
Hope Mills Chamber of Commerce
Want to learn more about Fayetteville and the surrounding municipalities? www.VisitFayettevilleNC.com
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