82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum
The 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum is a museum located at Ardennes and Gela Streets on Fort Bragg. You will find it in Fayetteville. It dates back to 1945.
A museum inside Fayetteville
You can stay in Fayetteville
82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum is inside Fayetteville, which has 75 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Raleigh
Raleigh is about 52 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, September, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 12 miles away
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) has airline service, about 12 miles from 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum.
Established in 1945
82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum dates from 1945. About ↓
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82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum
The 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum is a museum located at Ardennes and Gela Streets on Fort Bragg. Established in 1945, the museum chronicles the history of the 82nd Airborne Division from 1917 to the present including World War I, World War II, Vietnam War, and Persian Gulf Wars as well as campaigns in Grenada, Panama, Operation Golden Pheasant, Operation Restore Hope and Operation Enduring Freedom. The museum is open to the public but photo ID and a vehicle search is required to enter Fort Bragg.
The museum seven acres of grounds serve as a location for military ceremonies as well.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1945
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Overnight near 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum
To stay close, try Fayetteville (75) and Spring Lake (7).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | in town | — | 75 65 hotels · 5 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 209,120 | $188K | D |
| Spring Lake | 3 mi north | 5 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 motel | 11,252 | $124K | D |
| Eastover | 12 mi east | 20 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 3,743 | $242K | — |
| Southern Pines | 23 mi west | 35 min | 20 16 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park | 17,357 | $451K | C− |
| Sanford | 27 mi north | 40 min | 15 10 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 34,138 | $245K | — |
| Hope Mills | 12 mi south | 20 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 RV park | 18,324 | $191K | — |
| Aberdeen | 25 mi west | 35 min | 10 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 10,066 | $315K | C− |
| Dunn | 25 mi northeast | 35 min | 10 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 8,814 | $194K | D− |
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Good to know about 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum
Is 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum in Fayetteville?
Yes. It’s inside Fayetteville, NC.
When is the best time to visit 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum?
March, April, May, September, October and November, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum from Raleigh and Durham?
About 52 miles northeast of Raleigh and about 58 miles north of Durham, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum?
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY), about 12 miles away. The nearest big hub is Raleigh-Durham (RDU), about 52 miles.
Where should I stay near 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum?
Fayetteville (in town, 75 places to stay), Spring Lake (3 mi, 7 places to stay) and Eastover (12 mi, 5 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Fayetteville
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