9 Urban Trails Around Pinehurst Area

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Not every great trail winds through the woods. Some of the most fascinating walks can be found in urban settings and enjoyed by all.These easy walking trails can be found throughout the Pinehurst and Southern Pines area across Moore County. Whether you are searching for art, appreciating architecture, or enjoying landscaped gardens, these walking tours are the perfect way to enjoy time outdoors while also seeing some of the most popular destinations in the North Carolina Sandhills area. 

Small Towns Big Style

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As a relatively small area tucked in North Carolina’s Sandhills region, it would be easy to assume that Pinehurst and Southern Pines don’t have much to offer in terms of shopping. Any local could tell you that this is simply not true! The shopping scene here boasts an eclectic array of locally-owned boutiques, art galleries, and specialty shops.While the best way to discover the local hotspots is by exploring the historic downtown areas of Pinehurst and Southern Pines for yourself, here are some local favorites to get you started. Happy shopping!

X Marks the 10-Spot

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The Pinehurst Resort wanted to open its 10th course around the time Donald Ross’s masterpiece No. 2 hosts its fourth U.S. Open in June 2024. Tom Pashley, the resort’s president, contacted Doak in mid-2022, and if that Open were a year later Doak most likely would have passed.

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6 Trails to Explore for the Year of the Trail

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orth Carolina has dubbed 2023 as the Year of the Trail and there is no better place to get outside than in Moore County. With a wide variety of options, you can find the perfect trail for you whether you are brand new to the outdoors or a seasoned hiker.

Moore County also has special programs this year like Pinecone Pathways, Sandhills Story Trail Adventures, and the Carthage Digital Mural Trail.

A Few of Our Favorite (Golfing) Things

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As we like to say around the Home of American Golf, “When the dogleg bites, when the bogey stings, when we’re feeling sad, we simply remember our favorite things, and then we don’t feel so bad.”

With apologies to Rodgers and Hammerstein, there really are an embarrassment of riches in the Sandhills region of North Carolina, particularly when it comes to golf and the associated activities and amenities.

Around the Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen area, these are a few of our favorite things

Mother/Daughter Weekend in the Sandhills

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If you’re looking for a fun girl’s getaway for some Mother/Daughter bonding, Moore County is the perfect spot! With lots of cute local shops, excellent restaurants, and unique things to do, there is plenty to fill a weekend. Its central location in the state also makes it easy to get to no matter where you’re coming from especially Raleigh, Charlotte, or nearby Fayetteville. Here’s exactly what to do for some quality Mother/Daughter time with a weekend in the Southern Pines & Pinehurst area!