15 Essential Eats
Like any good Southerner, we believe the way to your heart is through your stomach. Whether you’re looking for an old-timey breakfast, a quaint spot for lunch, an upscale dinner or a family-friendly meal, we’ve got you covered.
Dining Al Fresco
One of the best ways to experience Moore County’s good-hearted nature is by dining in the fresh air – on a flower-adorned patio or a deck aglow with twinkling lights. Check out the renowned restaurants to relax over a great meal.
Dreams Take Root in Pinehurst through U.S. Kids Golf
Dan Van Horn stood in front of a gathering of hundreds of young golfers and their parents at the awards ceremony for the U.S. Kids World Championship in late July 2025. Van Horn harkened to the kernel of an idea hatched in his Atlanta home some three decades ago.
New Investment Wave Reshapes Golf and Tourism
Wherever Kelly Miller & Haresh Tharani look across the Sandhills’ business & golf landscapes, they see growth and opportunity. The U.S. Open at Pinehurst in 2024 drew more than 225,000 people coming to town and generated a $200 million economic impact.
And Now, Century No. 2
The golf courses at Mid Pines and Pine Needles were the 1920s offspring of a group of moneyed businessmen and regular visitors to Pinehurst who believed that the four courses at the resort weren’t enough for America’s most noted golf destination.
Pinehurst: One Year Later
Can it have been one full year since the eyes of the golf world were upon Pinehurst and Bryson DeChambeau’s miracle bunker shot in the last Open? Where has the time gone?
Teeing Off on History, Hospitality, and Flavor
There’s more than one way to swing into the spirit of Pinehurst and Southern Pines, where every path – historic, scenic, or savory – leads to the soul of American golf. The Sandhills of North Carolina – proudly known as the Home of American Golf…
Gourmet Getaway
Delight your senses at the area’s finest restaurants featuring seasonal ingredients, global influences, & local personality. Chef Warren Lewis & his wife, Marianne, have traveled to 42 countries & love bringing their experiences back to the Southern Pines bistro they opened in 1998.
The Perfect Southern Pines Weekend Getaway
You may have discovered Moore County through Pinehurst’s legendary golf courses, but the neighboring towns of Southern Pines & Aberdeen offer a different kind of charm—one rooted in an inviting community feel, walkable downtowns, & thriving local business scene.
Small Town Shopping in Southern Pines & Aberdeen, NC
You may have discovered Moore County through Pinehurst’s legendary golf courses, but the neighboring towns of Southern Pines & Aberdeen offer a different kind of charm—one rooted in an inviting community feel, walkable downtowns, & thriving local business scene.