Things To Do
Pinehurst’s southern hospitality and resort
atmosphere make it a year round treat for both residents and guests. A browse
through the Pinehurst Village and the Southern Pines shops for one-of-a-kind
souvenirs at the many specialty shops and galleries always makes for an
enjoyable afternoon. The area is also a home to everything from fine dining in
a historic landmark to cozy bistros to traditional Southern-style eateries, plus
everything in between.
The Village of
Pinehurst Business Guild
offers several annual events that are widely received. You will enjoy the
annual Memorial Day celebration and Carriage parade, the 4th of July
old fashioned Independence Day Celebration and fireworks, the Thanksgiving in
Pinehurst festival, and the Christmas in the Village of
Pinehurst
including the majestic tree lighting. Also of interest are the annual wine
festivals, outdoor jazz concerts, numerous equestrian activities, and pottery
festivals.
In addition to annual events, golf and tennis
are always in season in Pinehurst. You can enjoy playing any one of the 50+
championship courses located in and around Pinehurst or enjoy several of the
numerous golf tournaments held on the world-famous courses. The annual North
South amateur championships, held during June and July, are the oldest
continuous running amateur tournaments held in the United States. Many of the
women, men and junior divisions have later become major tournament winners on
both the lady’s and men's tour. Future events include the Men’s 2005 US Open,
and the Women’s 2007 US Open.
Pinehurst is a first class tennis resort,
providing excellent instructors and updated equipment. Over 28 well-maintained
courts are available in the Pinehurst village for year round enjoyment and
several other area communities offer excellent tennis courts and instruction.
In addition to playing tennis, spectators can also enjoy watching the annual
amateur tennis tournaments held on the Pinehurst courts.
Annual Events
(24-Hour Listing of Weekly
Events 1-910-692-1600) www.homeofgolf.com
January
- Pinehurst Field trials and
Southeastern Brittany Field trials, Hoffman; Film and concert series, Southern
Pines.
February
- Film and concert series, horse trials.
March
- Moore County Hounds Hunter Trials, Southern Pines; Harness Track Open House;
Southern Pines Horse Trials; Moore County Historical Association Antique show;
Goodwrench 200/500 Rockingham.
April
- Harness Track Matinee; Horseshow, Southern Pines; Harness Track Open House;
Tour de Moore, Southern Pines; Winston Invitational Drag Race, Rockingham.
May -
Carthage
Buggy Festival; Outdoor Music Festival; Spring Antique Fair, Cameron; Carolina
Carriage Classic, Pinehurst.
June
- Circuit Quarter Horse Show; Concerts; Men/Women’s North/South Tournament,
Pinehurst.
July
- Independence Day Celebration, Aberdeen,
Carthage,
Pinehurst and Whispering Pines; North/South Jr. Tournament, Pinehurst.
August
- Annual Farmer’s Day and Wagon Train, Robbins; Revolutionary War Battle
Reenactment and Skills Demonstration, House-In-The-Horseshoe, Carthage;
North/South Senior Men/Women’s Tournament, Pinehurst.
September
- Malcolm Blue Historic Crafts and Skills Festival, Aberdeen; Annual Area
Kitchen Tour
October
- Autumn Run/Autumn FEST, Southern Pines; Fall Antique Street Fair, Cameron;
Holly Arts and Crafts, Pinehurst; Moore County Agriculture Fair, Carthage.
November
- Seagrove Pottery Festival; Holiday Open
Houses; Antiques Show, Pinehurst
December
- Candlelight Tour of House-In-The Horseshoe, Carthage; Pinehurst Village Tree
Lighting; Malcolm Blue Christmas Open House, Aberdeen; Christmas Lighting of
Cameron; Candlelight Tour of Homes, Southern Pines; Open House at the Shaw House
and James Bryant House/Joel McLendon Cabin; Christmas Horse Carriage Drive,
Southern Pines; Parade and Tree Lighting in county seat of Carthage
Pinehurst Day Trips/Activities:
Airborne & Special Operations Museum,
Fayetteville (45 minutes) (Free admission)
A great day trip to the only place that presents
the comprehensive history of U.S. Army airborne & special operations forces.
Call 1-910-432-5307.
www.asomf.org.
Cameron Antiques and Collectibles (1/2 hour)
www.sundaydriver.com
Numerous antique shops open daily. Antique fair
first Saturday in May and October.
High Point Furniture Outlets (Home Furnishings
Capital of the World) (1 ½ hours)
There are 125 manufacturing plants in High Point
and 15 of them are the largest furniture factories in the world. Bring your
manufacturer numbers and realize savings up to 60% over retail. Call
1-800-720-5255 for furnishings festival dates. www.highpoint.org
Historical House Tours
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Garner House, Southern Pines. Built 1n 1770, this early log structure
boasts wideboard heart pine paneling, original hand-forged hinges and board
doors, intriguing architectural features, original furniture and more. Call
910-692-2051 or 692-4885.
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House in Horseshoe, Carthage. Built in 1772, this 18th
century plantation home features a gabled roof, large double shouldered Flemish
bond chimneys and a shed porch. Call 910-947-2051.
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Malcom Blue Farm, Aberdeen. Built in 1825, this 19th century
antebellum farm has been recognized by the National Register of Historical
Places for authenticity and uniqueness. Call 910-944-7558.
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Shaw House, Southern Pines. The antebellum home, less elaborate than
plantation homes, exemplifies the sturdy simplicity of its era. Call
910-692-2051 or 692-4885.
Morehead Planetarium (University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill) (1 ½ hours)
Unveil the mysteries of the universe under the
68-foot dome of Morehead Planetarium’s Star Theater. Call
1-919-549-6863.
www.morehead.unc.edu.
Myrtle Beach (2 ½ hours)
Visit one of the nicest beach communities on the
East Coast. Enjoy a pleasant day at the beach or play one of several
championship golf courses located in and around the city.
www.myrtlebeach.com
North Carolina Aviation Museum, Asheboro (2
hours)
The Peddycord Flying museum displays several of
America’s greatest warplanes from WWII through Vietnam.
Call 1-336-625-0170.
www.airnav.com
North Carolina Zoological Park Asheboro (1 ½
hours)
Spend a day exploring the 500-acre zoo featuring
animals of Africa and North America. Call 1-800-488-0444.
www.nczoo.org
Potters of the Seagrove Area
Visit the area where British Potters settled in
the mid-1700’s. Located 30 minutes by taking 211 North to 705 North to
Seagrove.
www.discoverseagrove.com
The Spa at Pinehurst (Pinehurst Village)
The Spa at Pinehurst, a 31,000 square foot
facility, offers a variety of services including body therapies; skin care
therapies, intensive facial therapies, hydrotherapies and message therapies.
1-800-487-4653.
www.pinehurst.com/spa
Skydiving Adventure, Raeford (45 minutes)
Tandem Skydive, no experience needed. Call
1-910-904-0000.
www.jumpRaeford.com
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