From downtown shops, restaurants, and breweries to timeless hotel stays and miles of fairways, discover a perfect balance between relaxation and recreation in Southern Pines.
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Your Guide to Moore County
In the Sandhills, small towns filled with legendary pottery, creative cuisine, and sweet shops are connected by pretty, pine-lined backroads — and the North Carolina Pottery Highway. Ready to take a drive?
A Locals’ Guide to Downtown Southern Pines
This town in the Sandhills calls to the greats. Writers, athletes, chefs, and creatives of all kinds come to this part of Moore County, where, among the longleaf pines, inspiration awaits.
A First Timers’ Guide to Pinehurst & Southern Pines
A Triangle couple explores the Sandhills for the first time — and shares their itinerary for a perfect spring getaway.
6 Places to Find the Perfect Present
North Carolina is home to a trove of innovative craftsmen and charming shops, making it easy to find the perfect present for everyone.
North Carolina Symbols of the Season
Make it a Carolina Christmas: From the mountains to the coast, we found our state’s icons — official and honorary — in their best holiday dress.
A Local’s Guide to Pinehurst & Southern Pines
Venture to the Sandhills to look for wildlife on a walk through the longleaf pines in Weymouth Woods, discover charming boutiques and pubs, and meander along the pathways of a beautiful garden.
8 Grown-Up North Carolina Field Trips
Maybe it’s been years since you last solved an algebra equation or wrote an essay, but learning never stops, no matter your age. Expand your knowledge on a “field trip” to these eight destinations across the state. And don’t worry — you won’t be graded!
3 Perfect Days in the Sandhills
There’s much more to charming Pinehurst and Southern Pines than just hitting the greens. Here’s where to stay, what to do, and where to eat on a relaxing weekend getaway.
