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A Weekend in Sanford

Rich with small-town spirit, this Lee County town is home to treasured antiques, culinary delights, and cultural destinations in the heart of the Sandhills.

by Jimmy Ryals
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Performing Arts

Setting the Stage

The Temple Theatre in Sanford — like its counterparts across the state — has the power to change lives.

by Billy Warden
Red brick buildings in downtown Sanford, North Carolina.
Living in North Carolina

How Sanford Became Brick City

Look around Sanford. It’s practically all red. The Piedmont city is so famous for its clay and brick that it was once nicknamed “The Brick Capital of the USA.” Locals aim to preserve that distinction.

by Billy Warden
Restaurants

Mamá’s Cooking at Fonda Lupita

With its dishes made using family recipes, this colorful Mexican restaurant in Sanford earned recognition as one of the best new dining spots in the country.

by Robert Lopez
Restaurants

A Bunch of Bologna: 3 Spots to Get a Fried Bologna Sandwich

Craving a taste of childhood? These restaurants and shops serve up classic fried bologna sandwiches for the young and the young at heart.

by Rachel Malmin
Travel Guides

A Guide to Downtown Sanford

After spending years traveling the globe in the performing arts, an artistic director found a home and a sense of community in this central Piedmont town and its charming historical theater.

by Katie King

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