Pinehurst Harness Track

NC 5, Pinehurst
Circa 1915 track of 110+ acres listed in the National Register, operated by the Village of Pinehurst. Standard-bred training from Oct.-May (see horses put through their paces in early morning; try the track-side restaurant for breakfast!). Events include annual spring Matinee Races, horse shows (May-Oct.) and polo matches. Open year-round, 8 am-dusk daily.
(800) 433-TROT; (910) 295-4446
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Rankin Museum of American Heritage

131 W. Church St., Ellerbe
Exhibits feature 19th-century pottery, antiques, medical memorabilia, natural history, paleontology, Native American/Artic artifacts, Civil War relics and original turpentine still. Rated among N.C.'s top ten museums by the State Magazine. Open Mon.-Sat. 2-5pm and Sun. 1-5pm. Admission fee, student discount. Guided tours available for groups upon request.
(910) 652-6378

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Sandhills Horticultural Gardens

Sandhills Community College on Airport Road, Pinehurst
32 acres featuring the Ebersole Holly Collection, a specialized Conifer Garden, the Sir Walter Raleigh Garden (a formal English Garden), and a native wetland trail. Designed and maintained by the college's Landscape Gardening Department and Sandhills Horticultural Society, the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens are handicapped accessible and open daylight hours year-round. Free.
(910) 695-3882

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Shaw House Property

Morganton Road and SW Broad Street, Southern Pines
A trio of historic museum houses depicting the daily life of early county settlers. The Shaw House (circa 1820's) was built by Charles C. Shaw and later owned by one of this twelve children, Charles Washington Shaw, who became the first mayor of Southern Pines in 1887. The house is typical of the antebellum homes which followed the cabins of the early Sandhills settlers. It is less elaborate than the seacoast plantations and has the charm of sturdy simplicity which was characteristic of the Scottish families who settled in this region. The Garner House and the Britt-Sanders Cabin (also known as the Loom House) were both built in the 1700's. Operated by the Moore County Historical Association. Open for tours Tues.-Fri. 1-4 pm. Free.
(910) 692-2051
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Southern Pines Historic Train Station

235 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines
The Seaboard Airline Railroad constructed the current train depot in 1898 and the station continues to service passengers today via AMTRAK. A downtown Visitors Center and Cultural History Museum was added to the depot in 2006. The Visitors Center is a great starting point for anyone exploring Southern Pines. Hours of Operation for the Visitors Center are Thurs.-Sat. 10am-4pm.
(910) 692-6623

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Taxidermy Hall of Fame of North Carolina and Creation Museum

156 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines
Exhibits located in Christian Book Store feature N.C. wildlife (200+ animals), including state/national taxidermy ribbon winners and oldest rock on earth. Open 9am-5pm Mon.-Sat. Free. Donations welcome.
(910) 692-3471

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Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site

Town Creek Mound Road
(between N.C. 731 & N.C. 73), Mt. Gilead
Archaeologically restored site brings to life the culture of the Muskogean Indians of the Pee Dee area from more than 300 years ago. Religious, ceremonial and burial center tells their story through interpretive exhibits and an 18-minute slide presentation, as well as reconstructed structures including a major temple on an earthen mound, a minor temple, mortuary, game pole and stockade with two guard towers. Open 10am-4pm Tues.-Sat. & 1-4pm Sun. Open year round except July 4th, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Operated & maintained by the state of N.C. Guided tours available for groups. Free.
(910) 439-6802
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Tufts Archives

Given Memorial Library, Pinehurst
James Walker Tufts' dream of Pinehurst unfolds in the letters, pictures, and news clippings displayed here dating from 1895. Also houses the original sketches and drawings of famed golf architect Donald Ross. Hours are 9:30 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri. and 9:30 am-12:30 pm Sat. Free.
(910) 295-3642

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Weymouth Center

555 E. Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines
Former home of author and publisher James Boyd and home to the NC Literary Hall of Fame, the Weymouth Center sits on 24 acres surrounded by stately longleaf pines. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The facilities are available for rent for private functions. Office Hours are Mon. - Fri. 10am-2pm. Docent led tours by appointment for $5/person.
(910) 692-6261
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Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve

1024 Ft. Bragg Road, Southern Pines
The facility has 898 acres of wildflowers, forest animals, streams and ponds, four and one-half miles of hiking trails with informative stations, a beaver pond, a newly renovated museum with participation exhibits and a full-time naturalist. A Sunday nature study program is offered each spring and summer. Open Daily, except for Christmas Day. Hours: Nov.-March 9 AM - 6 PM and April-Oct. 9 AM - 7 PM.
(910) 692-2167
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