Overview
Southern Pines is a city in North Carolina. It began as a resort for northerners, especially equestrian hobbyists.
2 sights · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Southern Pines
Sunrise Theater
The Sunrise Theater dates back to the 1940s, retains a nostalgic ambience, and offers performances of popular musicals, concerts, and frequent screenings of classic and new movies.
Weymouth Woods - Sandhills Nature Preserve
A sandhills habitat with lots of nature trails and opportunities to be around longleaf pines and woodpeckers. With miles of scenic trails winding through pine forests and sandhills. Bird enthusiasts will appreciate appre…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 32°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Mar. (climate data from nearby Piedmont)
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 — 32 mi away. Directions
- RDU Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham — 59 mi away (major hub). Directions
Southern Pines is accessible by road and rail. The most common way to arrive Southern Pines is via U.S. Route 1 in Moore County.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Sunrise Theater
- Afternoon Weymouth Woods - Sandhills Nature Preserve
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
Southern Pines is accessible by road and rail. The most common way to arrive Southern Pines is via U.S. Route 1 in Moore County.
By train
Southern Pines also has an Amtrak Station along Amtrak's Silver Star line. The station is located in the center of the city's historic downtown area.
See
See Weymouth Woods - Sandhills Nature Preserve
A sandhills habitat with lots of nature trails and opportunities to be around longleaf pines and woodpeckers. With miles of scenic trails winding through pine forests and sandhills. Bird enthusiasts will appreciate appreciate the variety of avian species that inhabit the sanctuary, including red cockaded woodpecker which is considered endangered.
Do
- Horseback riding at Walthour-Moss Foundation, 226 Equestrian Rd, a centerpiece in Southern Pines' equestrian culture. +1 910-695-7811
Sleep
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