Overview
Pembroke is a city in North Carolina. It is the home of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
2 sights · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Pembroke
The Museum of the Native American Resource Center at UNC Pembroke
North Carolina Indian Cultural Center
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Sep and Aug. (climate data from nearby Wilmington)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- FAY Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field, Fayetteville — 28 mi away. Directions
- FLO Florence Regional Airport, Florence — 46 mi away. Directions
- MYR Myrtle Beach International Airport, Myrtle Beach — 71 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $12–$12 a night (typical $14), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$60, mid-range ~$90, comfortable ~$180.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning The Museum of the Native American Resource Center at UNC Pembroke
- Afternoon North Carolina Indian Cultural Center
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Understand
Pembroke is also the tribal seat of the Lumbee tribe, which is the largest state-recognized tribe east of the Mississippi River, though without an official reservation. The campus here used to be the Indian Normal School.
See
See North Carolina Indian Cultural Center
Sleep
Nearby
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Aberdeen
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Pinehurst
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