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Vacation in Moore County - North Carolina


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Area Overview

Over 100 years of southern relaxation. Visit the land of the long-leaf pines and enjoy natural beauty. Surrounding forty-plus golf courses are beautiful walking trails and gardens where you and your family can discover what makes the Sandhills of North Carolina so unique.

Includes Cities/Towns: Aberdeen, Pinehurst, Southern Pines.

Things to Do

Recreation & Fitness













Moore County’s sandy soil has long been a powerful draw for horse enthusiasts. From steeplechases to dressage, there are all kinds of events to keep spectators busy. And for those not content to let others have all the fun, there are plenty of places to get out and gallop. A few of our larger attractions include the McLendon Hills Equestrian Center, and the 4,000-acre Walthour-Moss Foundation land preserve.

As the Home of American golf, you should expect Moore County to offer access to some incredible courses—and that’s definitely the case. Having hosted several US Open Golf Championships, most anyone with a set of clubs knows we’re home to the world-famous Pinehurst Resort with nine outstanding options for all skill levels. But in addition, Moore County has 30 other incredible courses that keep residents guessing and visitors coming back.

With a name like the Sandhills, you might not expect to find many lakes, maybe not even any lakes. But as with many things, Moore County is a bit unexpected. For water lovers like fisherman, kayakers, wake boarders and sunbathers, there are dozens of lakes with an incredible range of shapes and sizes. Not all allow powerboats, but that’s actually a really good thing!

Cultural Activities





From visual and performing arts to theater and film, our area boasts a thriving arts community. The Arts Council of Moore County organizes events ranging from art galleries to musicals to jazz concerts by world-renowned musicians. Film connoisseurs frequent the Sunrise Theater, which showcases independent films. And for the musically inclined, check out the The Carolina Philharmonic, a local symphonic orchestra with a wide stylistic range that includes favorites like Bach and Beethoven. The Carolina Philharmonic is also a Carnegie Hall Link Up partner in bringing music education to 3-5th grade students. Celebrating its fifth year, the Palustris Arts Festival provides performances and exhibits featuring the visual, literary and performing arts. The festival is suitable for the whole family with three days of events.

Attractions






Moore County’s sandy soil has long been a powerful draw for horse enthusiasts. From steeplechases to dressage, there are all kinds of events to keep spectators busy. And for those not content to let others have all the fun, there are plenty of places to get out and gallop. A few of our larger attractions include the McLendon Hills Equestrian Center, and the 4,000-acre Walthour-Moss Foundation land preserve.

As the Home of American golf, you should expect Moore County to offer access to some incredible courses—and that’s definitely the case. Having hosted several US Open Golf Championships, most anyone with a set of clubs knows we’re home to the world-famous Pinehurst Resort with eight outstanding options for all skill levels. But in addition, Moore County has 30 other incredible courses that keep residents guessing and visitors coming back.

With a name like the Sandhills, you might not expect to find many lakes, maybe not even any lakes. But as with many things, Moore County is a bit unexpected. For water lovers like fisherman, kayakers, wake boarders and sunbathers, there are dozens of lakes with an incredible range of shapes and sizes. Not all allow powerboats, but that’s actually a really good thing!

Transportation



Amtrak station located in Southern Pines.

Climate

Monthly Temperatures / Rainfall


 Month  Low  Avg  High  Rain
 January  30.9  40.3  49.7  4.6 "
 February  33.1  43.6  54.1  3.6 "
 March  40.3  51.5  62.7  4.6 "
 April  48.3  60.2  72.1  3.2 "
 May  57.0  68.0  79.0  3.5 "
 June  65.1  75.5  85.9  4.2 "
 July  69.3  79.3  89.2  5.1 "
 August  67.9  77.7  87.4  4.4 "
 September  62.0  72.0  82.1  4.3 "
 October  49.7  60.9  72.0  3.8 "
 November  41.8  52.1  62.4  3.3 "
 December  33.9  43.4  52.9  3.3 "

Best Time To Go:

Spring and fall.

Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 40's. Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the upper 70's and highs in the upper 80's. Nights are mild with lows in the upper 60's. Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50's. Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the low 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's.

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