Although golf is by far the preeminent activity drawing people to the Sandhills area, there have always been other diversions available for non-golfers and duffers on a break. The resorts offer the expected tennis, riding and spas; and in the community you will find parks and lakes for hiking, boating and other pursuits.
Golf- There are more than 30 area courses. In the future we will be provided detailed information on each.
Pinehurst Harness Track- The track has been a part of Pinehurst since 1915. The facility has long been used as a winter training ground for Standardbreds. Races in the spring are a popular social event. 910-215-0984.
Aberdeen Walking Tour- Self-guided tours of Aberdeen's Historic District pick up maps at Visitors Information Center. Free.
Carriage Rides- tour the village starts and stops at Pinehurst hotel available Wed-Sun. By appointment $15 person for half hour tour. 910-295-8456
Lumber River State Park-, fishing, camping, 115 miles of navigatable river for canoeing. 910-628-9844. Canoe rentals available through John Memory in the Wagram area 910-369-2997, Al Pittman in the Lumberton area 910-738-4936, and Robeson County Rec. Dept. 910-671-3095.
Pinehurst walking tour- 60 minuted guided tour of Pinehurst historic village. 910-295-8415
Aberdeen Lake Bass and Sunfish. US 1, Aberdeen. 910-944-5902
Heritage- Bass, brim, catfish crappie. US 1 N to Carthage Rd. 910-949-3433
Reservoir Park- Bass, brim, crappie. NC 22. 910-692-2463
Reservoir Park 2.1 miles, NC 22, Southern Pines.
Weymouth Woods 4.5 miles, four trails. Ft. Bragg Rd., Southern Pines. 910-692-2167.
Whitehall Center 2 miles, Pee Dee Road, Southern Pines. Trail begins at end of dirt road. 910-692-6691
Aberdeen Lake, picnic area, walking trail, play ground, lake, tennis and volley ball courts. Open daylight hours year round. US 1, Aberdeen 910-944-592.
Cannon memorial Park, 15.5 acre park, walking trail, play ground, ball fields and picnic shelter. NC 211 at Rattlesnake trail, Pinehurst. 910-295-1901
Reservoir Park, walking trail, fishing allowed, Picnich tables and shelter. 910-692-2463.
