Spectacular Summer
in the Sandhills
Spectacular Summer
Summer in the Sandhills means… Golf Championships, Peach Week, fresh fruits and veggies, a vibrant music and libation scene and more!
4th of July Fun
Pinehurst Harness Track
Robbins 4th of July
Aberdeen Fireworks
Pinehurst 4th of July Parade
Carthage 4th of July Parade
Millions of Peaches
Visit one of our peach farms and enjoy delicious peaches. You can’t get any fresher than straight from the source.
B & L Farm-Candor, NC
Bynum Orchard- Ellerbe, NC
Chappell Peaches in Eagle Springs, NC
Freeman Orchard-Candor, NC
Highlander Farm in Carthage, NC
James Creek Farm in Cameron, NC
Johnson Peaches in Candor, NC
Kalawi Farm in Eagle Springs, NC
Parsons Farm in Candor, NC
Most of our local restaurants practice farm to table initiatives and serve peaches right from our own county.
The NC Peach Festival kicks off Peach Week a Sandhills Favorite.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream!
Cool off with some sweet treats from our local ice cream shops. Wishflower Lane offers a refreshing afternoon treat accommodating many different dietary needs.
Fresh from the Farm- Highlanders Farm and Kalawi
In the shops- Cameron & Co. features locally made ice cream in Village of Pinehurst
The Ice Cream Parlor in Southern Pines
Sweet Carolina Ice Cream in Aberdeen
Ice Breakers Snoballs in Aberdeen
Take me out to the Ballgame
The Sandhills Bogeys a team in the Old State League hosts their at home games at Sandhills Community College. Rather swing the bat yourself? Try PowerHouse Indoor Batting & Training Center in Cameron.
Cool down under the longleaf pines.
Cool down under the beautiful Longleaf Pines at Weymouth Woods our county’s only State Park and home to the oldest longleaf pine tree in the world.
Robbins Bear Creek trails meander through he woods with a beautiful creek going through the more than 14 miles of trails. Want to feel a deeper connection with nature? Try Forest Therapy on your own or with Lara Beth Jones an Occupational Therapist and Certified Forest Therapy Guide.
View a list of all Moore County Trails here.
Escape the heat- Indoor Experiences
Play like a kid and enjoy the Rec Room arcade located in downtown Southern Pines.
Love Cats? Kitten Around Lounge is a favorite hang out. Offering the best aspects of a coffee shop – locally roasted coffee and baked goods, free Wi-Fi, and a relaxing lounge – just add CATS! Watch our adoptable cats from the cafe or join them for play and cuddles in the cat playroom.
See a movie at the historic Sunrise Theater, or our locally owned Carolinas Cinema Sandhills 10.
Bowling is always a fun option to cool off Sandhills Bowling.
To hot to golf? Double Eagle Indoor Golf & Lounge Simulators are a great options located in Southern Pines.
Hit Point Hobbies in Aberdeen is a cool place to hang out with some of the best board and card games.
We also have many museums for all different interests.
"Wet your Whistle"
Some popular places to stay hydrated during the summer: Red’s Corner, Mason’s, any of our local breweries, distilleries or wine shops or when of our many dining establishments.
Golf in the Summer
With over 40 golf courses within 20 miles we are truly the Home of American Golf. In addition to the US Open 2024 & 2029 we are proud to host the US Kids & US Teens Golf Championships. In addition, we were honored to host US Adaptive Open 2021 & 2022. Golfing in the summer months could also mean big discounts. Check out our golf packages for a variety of choices.
Embarq on a Trail or a Hunt
Explore an experience trail like our Mural Trail (Free)
Sandhills Pour Tour Passport Program (Free)
Sandhills Wine Trail Passport Program (Free)
Scavenger Hunts (Free)
Moore County Trails (Free)
Pick flowers on the farm
Enjoy picking flowers on one of our local farms or pick up at one of several Farmers Markets in the County. Martha June Flower Farm, Shady Maple Farm NC, Reverie Hill Farm, Flint Rock Farm (Summer Flowers), Lazy Fox Lavender Farm
Shop Summer Sales
Love antiques? We have a variety of Antiques check out our Vintage of the Pines page. The best local shopping list can be found here.