J.P. Riddle Stadium in Fayetteville, North Carolina, was once home to the Cape Fear Crocs baseball team, and, as of 2011 still serves as the home of the Fayetteville Swampdogs. Its proximity to other area attractions makes it easy to find budget hotels like the Value Place Fayetteville Walter Reed, along with more business-grade accommodations like TownePlace Suites Fayetteville Cross Creek. Knowing what nearby dining and area attractions are available at each hotel may help you in deciding where to stay.
Value Place Fayetteville Walter Reed is about two and a half miles from J.P. Riddle Stadium. It is an extended-stay hotel, with rates priced for a minimum of a one-week stay even if your stay is shorter. You will be close to several local restaurants and attractions, including the Fayetteville Museum of Art, Cape Fear River Trail, Ruby Tuesday, Ryan's Grill Buffet and Zaxby's. As of January 2011, this facility has rates starting at about $210 a week.
The Quality Inn Fayetteville is about two and a half miles from the stadium and minutes away from the Cross Creek Mall, Cypress Lakes Golf Course and the Fayetteville Regional Airport/Grannis Field. The hotel provides free high-speed Internet access in all rooms, as well as free coffee and local calls. The hotel allows dogs and cats at a fee of $20 per stay, but pets need to be caged if they are going to be left alone in the room. Guests also receive a 20% discount at the on-site restaurant, the Pancake House, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. As of January 2011, rates for this two-star facility start at $79 a night.
The Holiday Inn Fayetteville-Bordeaux is about three miles from the stadium and within close proximity to the Cape Fear Botanical Gardens, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and the Airborne & Special Ops Museum. The hotel provides a complimentary airport, train and local area shuttle, as well as free high-speed internet and local calls in each room. Dogs and cats are allowed, with a $50 fee per stay. Cafe Bordeaux and Wiley's Bar and Grill are restaurants within the hotel. Nearby eateries include Zaxby's, Mikasa Restaurant and Ruby Tuesday. As of January 2011, rates at this three-star facility start at $85 a night.
TownePlace Suites Fayetteville Cross Creek is seven miles from the stadium and within minutes of Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base. The hotel provides complimentary continental breakfast and high-speed Internet access, and is within walking distance of Wal-Mart and Sam's Club. Nearby restaurants include Olive Garden, Morgan Chop House, Miyabi Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse and Red Lobster. Local attractions include the Airborne & Special Ops Museum, Fayetteville Museum of Art and Cape Fear Regional Theatre. Nightly rates start at $124 as of January 2011.
