Area
Information
Convention
& Visitors Bureau: Pinehurst, Southern Pines,
Aberdeen Area of North Carolina
FINE DINING
Knollwood House Golf Packages include the option for preferred
reservations for some of the Sandhills' finest restaurants. |
Ashten's
- global cuisine from a "Southern Perspective".
Beefeater's
- famous for prime rib and a never-ending salad bar
Chef
Warren's - a cozy French Bistro with mouth-watering
menus
Coach
Light Café - innovative cuisine and great
special events (wine tastings, etc.)
Elliott's
On Linden - unconventional combinations
fused with classic cuisine are the standard
Ironwood
Cafe - elegant la mode cuisine served in a
sophisticated ambiance
LobSteer
- steak and lobster combo specialty
195
American Fusion Cuisine - the art of combining the
freshest flavors from several cuisines (such as Asian, Indian and
Southwestern) to achieve an absolutely irresistible result! |
Shucker's
Oyster Bar - fresh seafood in a casual, "island"
atmosphere
Table
on the Green - Chef Vichai Phasukkan presents an
international flair to American cuisine, producing fusion delicacies
Ten Ya - Japanese and Sushi in the heart of Pinehurst
Theo's Taverna - brilliant Mediterranean - Greek
cuisine
Wolcott's
- fresh ingredients, a passionate chef and a great
setting! |
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Carolina
Horse Park at Five Points - The Carolina Horse Park
is the Sandhills premier venue for equestrian events. Don't miss the
Stoneybrook Steeplechase, held every April. Carolina Horse Park is
located on 250 acres of beautiful farm land, approximately 12 miles
south of Southern Pines, North Carolina. There are wonderful flat
fields, perfect for show jumping, dressage and racing, as well as
expansive wooded areas that host cross country courses for eventing
and the obstacles for the country's best Combined Driving Events.
910.246.9808
Cabin
Branch Tack Shop - The Sandhills favorite tack
store and source for all of your equestrian needs. 910.692.8241
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Pinehurst
Harness Track - The Pinehurst Harness Track (circa
1915) was the winter home of polo ponies, hunters, running horses
and standardbreds. It was here that owners, trainers and resort
guest could all enjoy friendly competition during the Wednesday
Matinee Programs. These events continue today as these races are an
important spring social event. Freshmen trotters and pacers have
their first racing experiences before a crowd of over 3,000 people
who enjoy tailgate parties and a great afternoon under the Carolina
blue sky. 800.433-TROT; 910.295.4446
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| THINGS TO DO |
Airborne
and Special Operations Museum, 100 Bragg Boulevard
(corner of Bragg Blvd. & Hay St.), Fayetteville The Army's most
modern and newest museum, the $22.5 million facility features film
and video productions, interactive displays, rare artifacts and
dramatic life-size exhibits about the history and adventures of
airborne and special operations units. Open 10am - 5pm, Tuesday
through Saturday, and Noon - 5pm on Sunday. The museum is closed on
Mondays, but is open on all Federal holiday Mondays. Admission is
Free. 910.483.3003
Bethesda Church & Cemetery,
N.C. 5 (Bethesda Road), Aberdeen. Circa-1790 church features Old
Slave Gallery, exterior bullet holes from Civil War battle, and
graves of area pioneer settlers. Listed in the National Register.
Annual homecoming held last weekend in Sept. Guided tours for groups
by appointment. Free. Donations welcome. 910.944.1319
Bryant
House & McLendon Cabin, 3361 Mt. Carmel Road,
Carthage. Upper Moore County near Harris Crossroads. Two historic
museum houses depicting the daily life of early county settlers
during the 1700 and 1800's. The McLendon Cabin (circa 1760) is the
county's oldest standing structure in its original location. About a
15-20 min. drive from the Pinehurst traffic circle. Operated by the
Moore County Historical Association and the Friends of the Bryant
House. Open for tours by appointment only. Free. 910.692.2051
Campbell
House Galleries & The Arts Council of Moore County,
482 E. Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines. The home of the Arts
Council of Moore County. The Campbell House Galleries provides three
spacious exhibit areas and offers paintings and pottery for sale by
local artists. In addition, tennis and basketball courts as well as
a fitness court are available for public play. Open from 9 am-5 pm,
Mon.-Fri. and each 3rd Sat. & Sun. of the month, 2-4 pm. Free.
910.692.4356
Carthage Historical Museum,
Rockingham and Saunders St., Carthage. The Carthage Historical
Museum provides a permanent home for artifacts covering 200 years of
local history. Several exhibits reveal the town's past as the home
of a renowned buggy factory, which the town commemorates each May
with a popular family festival. The museum is open on Sundays, 2-5
p.m., or by appointment. Free. 910.947.2331
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Fort Bragg/Pope Air Force Base,
Cumberland County between Southern Pines and Fayetteville Army
Community Services: (910) 396-2473 Automated Directory Information:
(910) 396-0011 This Army/Air Force duo comprise one of the world's
largest military complexes. Ft. Bragg (largest Army base east of the
Mississippi) is open to the public. Before you go, call about self
or guided tours, (910) 396-5401 or 396-8015. Tours available 9am-4pm
weekdays. Base sights include:
- 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial
Museum - 910.432.3443. Exhibits of 3,000+ artifacts used by
world-famous division from WWI to Desert Storm, plus film &
gift shop. Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-4:30pm & Sun. 11:30am-4pm.
Admission is Free.
- JFK Special Warfare Museum -
910.432.4272 or 432-1533. Military art/cultural items from
around world, emphasizing Special Forces such as the "Green
Beret." (JFK designated green beret for this group.) Gift
shop. Open 11:00am-4pm Tues.-Sun. Admission is Free.
- JFK Hall of Heroes. Honors 17
Special Forces Medal of Honor recipients. 8am-4:30pm weekdays.
Admission is Free. (Across street from JFK Museum).
- Sicily Drop Zone. See trained
paratroopers in action. Call 910.396.6366 for jump
schedule. Admission is Free.
Hastings Gallery - Located in Boyd Library lobby,
Sandhills Community College, Airport Rd., Pinehurst. See work by
local artists (not for sale). Open Mon. - Sat. Call for hours. Free.
910.692.6185 or 695.3819
House
in the Horseshoe , 324 Alston House Road, 10 Miles
North of Carthage. Built around 1772, this 18th century plantation
home features a gabled roof, large double shouldered Flemish bond
chimneys and a shed porch. Formerly a cotton plantation, the house
clearly shows bullet holes resulting from a 1781 skirmish between
Whigs and Tories. Admission is free, site inspections may be made
year-round, and group tours are welcome. Hours vary according to
season. Annual events include a Revolutionary War Battle Reenactment
the first weekend in August and a Christmas Open House &
Candlelighting celebration in early December. Please call ahead for
hours. 910.947.2051
Kelly's Classic Autos, 360 N. Walnut St. (US Hwy 1),
Pinebluff. This auto museum features rotating displays with vehicles
from every decade of the 20th century. Includes Richard Petty's 1988
Winston Cup car #43. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 am-6 pm. Admission Fee. 910.281.0104
Malcolm Blue Farm,
Bethesda Road, Aberdeen. Built around 1825, this antebellum farm has
been recognized by the National Register of Historic Places for
authenticity and uniqueness. Structurally, it features the farmhouse
and barns, the old gristmill and a wooden water tower, and stands as
a significant preservation of rural history in Moore County. Annual
events at the Malcolm Blue Farm include the Historic Crafts and
Skills Festival the last weekend of September and the Early American
Christmas on the second weekend in December. Open Wed.-Sat. 1-4 pm.
910.944.7558
Moore
County Historical Association - The mission of the
Moore County Historical Association is to promote awareness and
appreciation of the heritage of Moore County through its houses,
furnishings, books, documents, tours and services. The Shaw House
Properties in Southern Pines are open Tuesday through Friday from
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm or other times by special appointment. The Bryant
House and McLendon Cabin are open by appointment only. 910.692.2051
National
Railroad Museum & Hall of Fame, 2 Main St.,
Hamlet. Former Seaboard Air Line Railway depot (circa 1900) and
prime example of Victorian architecture; one of the most
photographed stations in eastern U.S. Exhibits include SAL
diesel-electric locomotive and caboose #5241, railroad memorabilia,
model railroad layout, re-created telegraph office and gift shop.
Guided tours by appointment only. Free. Donations welcome. W.R.
(Bill) Williams 910.582.2383
North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame, Weymouth Center,
555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Newly established shrine of
the most distinguished Tar Heel men and women of letter. Displays,
photographs and lists of works for such notable writers as Thomas
Wolfe, O. Henry (William S. Porter), Paul Green and James Boyd,
whose former home now houses the Hall. Open Mon.-Fri. 10 am-2 pm.
Admission Fee. 910.692.6261 |
North
Carolina Pottery Center, 250 East Avenue, Seagrove.
Opened in 1998, the NC Pottery Center's permanent exhibits trace the
history and development of NC pottery from the prehistoric Native
Americans to the present. Changing exhibits throughout the year
focus on various topics of both historic traditions and contemporary
work by the state's potters. Open 10 am-4 pm, Tues - Sat. Admission
Fee. 336.873.8430
North
Carolina Zoological Park , 4401 Zoo Parkway,
Asheboro. This 500-acre natural habitat zoo ranks among the top 5 in
North America. Plant/animal exhibits feature North America
(including polar bears, elk, Gila monsters, river otters and
bobcats) and Africa (including African Plains and Pavilion). Open 9
am-4 pm daily year-round, except Christmas Day. Admission Fee.
800-488-0444; 336.879.7307
Northern Moore County "Pottery
Country" & Jugtown/Seagrove - Includes Jugtown
Pottery, Ben Owen Pottery, Fireshadow Pottery and many other
independent potters. This area is famous for its hand-thrown pottery
and dishware, artfully crafted before the eyes of fascinated
spectators and offered for sale at reasonable prices. Typical
standout features include: salt-glaze stoneware, innovative designs
and wood firing in groundhog kilns. Most area potters are open
year-round. Seagrove is a small community in Randolph County, in the
center of Piedmont North Carolina, but the Seagrove pottery
community includes portions of Randolph, Moore, Montgomery and Lee
counties. It is here that a rich pottery tradition began more than
200 years ago.
Rankin Museum of American Heritage, 131 W. Church St.,
Ellerbe. Exhibits feature 19th-century pottery, antiques, medical
memorabilia, natural history, paleontology, Native American/Artic
artifacts, Civil War relics and original turpentine still. Rated
among N.C.'s top ten museums by the State Magazine. Open Mon.-Sat.
2-5pm and Sun. 1-5pm. Admission fee, student discount. Guided tours
available for groups upon request. 910.652.6378
Sandhills Horticultural Gardens, Sandhills Community
College on Airport Road, Pinehurst. 32 acres featuring the Ebersole
Holly Collection, a specialized Conifer Garden, the Sir Walter
Raleigh Garden (a formal English Garden), and a native wetland
trail. Designed and maintained by the college's Landscape Gardening
Department and Sandhills Horticultural Society, the Sandhills
Horticultural Gardens are handicapped accessible and open daylight
hours year-round. Free. 910.695.3882
Shaw
House Property, Morganton Road and SW Broad Street,
Southern Pines. A trio of historic museum houses depicting the daily
life of early county settlers. The Shaw House (circa 1820's) was
built by Charles C. Shaw and later owned by one of his twelve
children, Charles Washington Shaw, who became the first mayor of
Southern Pines in 1887. The house is typical of the antebellum homes
which followed the cabins of the early Sandhills settlers. It is
less elaborate than the seacoast plantations and has the charm of
sturdy simplicity which was characteristic of the Scottish families
who settled in this region. The Garner House and the Britt-Sanders
Cabin (also known as the Loom House) were both built in the 1700's.
Operated by the Moore County Historical Association. Open for tours
Tues.-Fri. 1-4 pm. Free. 910.692.2051
The
Spa at Pinehurst - The Spa at Pinehurst is an oasis
into a world of luxury - the only Mobil/Exxon Four Star-rated spa in
a three-state region. Feel your worries melt away as you enjoy one
of 40 services in the 31,000 sq. ft. facility, from massage to full
body treatments for women, men and teens. The aquatherapy
tranquility areas, salon and fitness center combine to delight the
senses and rejuvenate the body. 910.295.6811
Sunrise
Theatre - A beautifully restored classic theatre
located in the heart of downtown Southern Pines. Quality current and
classic movies as well as live stage productions and musical events
are held year round.
Taxidermy Hall of Fame of North Carolina and Creation
Museum, 156 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines Exhibits located in
Christian Book Store feature N.C. wildlife (200+ animals), including
state/national taxidermy ribbon winners and oldest rock on earth.
Open 9am-5pm Mon.-Sat. Free. Donations welcome. 910.692.3471
Town
Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site Town Creek
Mound Road (between N.C. 731 & N.C. 73), Mt. Gilead
.Archaeologically restored site brings to life the culture of the
Muskogean Indians of the Pee Dee area from more than 300 years ago.
Religious, ceremonial and burial center tells their story through
interpretive exhibits and an 18-minute slide presentation, as well
as reconstructed structures including a major temple on an earthen
mound, a minor temple, mortuary, game pole and stockade with two
guard towers. Open 10am-4pm Tues.-Sat. & 1-4pm Sun. Open year
round except July 4th, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Operated
& maintained by the state of N.C. Guided tours available for
groups. Free.910.439.6802
Tufts Archives, Given Memorial Library, Pinehurst.
James Walker Tufts' dream of Pinehurst unfolds in the letters,
pictures, and news clippings displayed here dating from 1895. Also
houses the original sketches and drawings of famed golf architect
Donald Ross. Hours are 9:30 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri. and 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Sat. Free. 910.295.3642
Weymouth
Center, 555 E. Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines.
Former home of author and publisher James Boyd and home to the NC
Literary Hall of Fame, the Weymouth Center sits on 24 acres
surrounded by stately longleaf pines. Listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. The facilities are available for rent
for private functions. Office Hours are Mon. - Fri. 10am-2pm. Docent
led tours by appointment for $5/person. 910.692.6261
Weymouth
Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, 1024 Ft. Bragg
Road, Southern Pines. The facility has 898 acres of wildflowers,
forest animals, streams and ponds, four and one-half miles of hiking
trails with informative stations, a beaver pond, a newly renovated
museum with participation exhibits and a full-time naturalist. A
Sunday nature study program is offered each spring and summer. Open
Daily, except for Christmas Day. Hours: Nov.-March 9 AM - 6 PM and
April-Oct. 9 AM - 7 PM. 910.692.2167
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