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The 9th of September
241 NE Broad Street | Southern Pines
The 9th of September | 910.695.9063
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 5 p.m.
Directions: 9th of September 
Notes: Paint your own pottery at the 9th of September. You will find a project for every age group and occasion. Visit their website for more information.

Aloha Safari Zoo

159 Mini Lane | Cameron

Aloha Safari Zoo | 919.770.7109 

Cost: $10.00 | $3.00 for feed bag 

Directions: Aloha Safari Zoo

Notes: last admission is at 4 p.m.

Bull Room 

103 W. South Street | Aberdeen
The Bull Room | 910.585.3703
Hours: Wednesday - Friday 12 - 7 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sunday 12 - 5 p.m.
Directions: The Bull Room
Notes: The number of painters is being limited to 10. You can still get any project as a to-go order. Give Kasey a call with any questions. 

Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Boulevard | Fayetteville
Cape Fear Botanical Garden | 910.486.0221 | Email
Cost: $5 - $10, 5 and under FREE
Monday - Wednesday & Friday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Thursday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 

Sunday 12 - 5 p.m.
Directions: Cape Fear Botanical Garden
Drive Time: about 1 hour
Notes:  Food, snacks and drinks can be purchased in the gift shop.  Outside food and drink (no alcohol) is allowed in designated areas. Please use trash receptacles that are provided.

The House in the Horseshoe

288 Alston House Road | Sanford
House in the Horseshoe | 910.947.2051

Cost: FREE | Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Directions: House in the Horseshoe 

Notes: the grounds and restrooms will be open. restrooms will be sanitized regularly throughout the day. Visitors Center,  gift shop and The Alston House are not currently open, but a self guided brochure with site information is available at the info kiosk. 

National Athletic Village - summer camps
201 Air Tool Drive | Southern Pines
NAV | 910.585.3212 | Email
Cost: $40 - $275
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Directions: NAV
Notes: summer camps are on at the NAV. Give them a call, email or Facebook message to learn more. 

NC Transportation Museum

1 Samuel Spencer Dr. | Spencer

NC Transportation Museum | 704-636-2889

Cost: $3 | Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sunday 12 - p.m.

Directions: NC Transportation Museum 

Notes: "The museum will offer the Transportation Trail, an outdoor only walking tour of the museum’s 60-acre grounds, with some of our best exhibits on display, including steam and diesel locomotives, automotive and trucking exhibits, fire trucks, and more."

NC Zoo 

4401 NC Zoo Parkway | Asheboro

NC Zoo |  800.488.0444 

Cost: FREE - $15.00 | November - March 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | April - October 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Directions: NC Zoo 

Notes: number of visitors is limited. entry is timed and ticketed. visit their website to purchase tickets and schedule your time. 

Play Escape - special summer camps from June 15th - 28th
103 Perry Drive | Southern Pines
Play Escape | 910.246.2342
Cost: $25.00 per session
Hours:  Monday - Saturday 9:30 am - 12 pm & 12:30 - 3 p.m. |  Sunday 12:30  - 3 p.m.
Food & Drink: Bring your own snacks or snacks will be available for purchase.
Directions: Play Escape
Notes: Play Escape will only be open for summer camps and birthday camps for the above dates. Ages 3-7 (must be potty trained). Temperature checks will be held for children at the door. Call Play Escape or send a Facebook message to reserve your spot. Space is limited. Check out their website for information on birthday camps. 

Sandhills Community College Horticultural Gardens

555 Lindberg Place | Southern Pines

SCC Horticultural Gardens | 910.295.692.6185

Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk

Directions: SCC Horticultural Gardens

Wine & Design
220 W. Pennsylvania Avenue | Southern Pines
Wine & Design Southern Pines | 910.684.3303 | Email
Hours: you choose
Directions: Wine & Design Southern Pines
Notes: They have kid friendly options. Private parties available for groups of 3-10 people.

trail directory

Town of Aberdeen | 910.944.7275


Aberdeen Lake Park
301 Lake Park Crossing | Aberdeen
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: 2 mile lake trail, fishing, boating (no gas engines), train-themed playground, picnic shelter, gazebo (available for rental)
Directions: Aberdeen Lake Park

Rays Mill Park
837 Saunders Blvd | Aberdeen 

Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk

Amenities: fishing off the pier/dam or by kayak/canoe, paved trail loop (5 loops = 1 mile), covered picnic area, strategic benches. 

Directions: Rays Mill Park

Notes: the views were tranquil and beautiful. we loved walking the paved trail and enjoy the views immensely. 

Town of Cameron | 910.245.3212


Phillips Memorial Park
145 Fayetteville St. | Cameron
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Directions: Phillips Memorial Park


Town of Carthage | 910.947.2331 


Hillcrest Park
155 Hillcrest Park Lane | Carthage
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: baseball/softball field, football field, soccer field, walking trails, playground, picnic tables, picnic shelter, sand volleyball court
Directions: Hillcrest Park


Lake Luke Marion 
Pinehurst Ave. | Carthage
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: Lake Luke Marion is stocked lake with a pier. No swimming is allowed. 1/3 mile tree lined trail around the lake. Picnic tables.
Directions: Lake Luke Marion
Notes: no swimming allowed. Lake Luke Marion is located near the Mo. Co. Health Department building. There are a lot of geese and the expected goose poo. Some of the trail was soggy so be careful when it rains. 


Nancy Kiser Park
2020 - 312 Rockingham St. | Carthage
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Directions: Nancy Kiser Park
Notes: walking trails with activities for kids. Carthage History Museum is located next door. It is open on Sunday's from 2 - 5 p.m.

Nick's Creek Greenway
669 Nick's Creek Lane || Carthage
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Directions: Nick's Creek Greenway
Notes: A nice 3.5 mile out and back trail (for a total of 7 miles). It would make a great biking trail. 

Foxfire Village | 910.295.5107


Foxfire Village Green
10 S. Shamrock St. | Foxfire Village
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities:  two picnic shelters with charcoal grills, children and adult play and game areas, bathroom facilities and a 1 mile walking trail. 

Directions: Foxfire Village Green

Notes: I had no cell reception the entire time I was here. There are 3 loops. If you keep going right you will complete all 3 loops together to make a mile. 


Town of Pinebluff | 910.281.3124


Veterans Memorial Park
340 S. Currant St. | Pinebluff
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: dog park, picnic tables, walking trails
Directions: Veterans Memorial Park


Village of Pinehurst | 910.295.1900

Pinehurst Greenway Trails
various locations | Pinehurst
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: ball fields, picnic tables, disc golf, playground, restrooms
Notes: Pinehurst Greenway Trails Map. Parking available at: Cannon Park, Forrest Drive, Rassie Wicker Park,Village Green sand lot and West Pinehurst Park.


Town of Robbins | 910.948.2431


Bear Creek Trail System
150 Water Plant Road | Robbins
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Directions: Bear Creek Trail System
Notes: limited parking. not crowded.


Town of Southern Pines | 910.692.2463


Southern Pines Greenway Trails
various locations | Southern Pines
Cost: FREE | dawn to dusk
Amenities: picnic tables, disc golf, restrooms
Notes: Southern Pines Greenway Trails Map. Parking available at: Elizabeth Rounds Park, Nick's Creek Greenway, Reservoir Park, Whitehall Trail

Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve | 910.692.2167 

Weymouth Woods
1024 Fort Bragg Road | Southern Pines
Cost: FREE | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. November - February | 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. March - October
Directions: Weymouth Woods
Notes: Weymouth Woods Trail Map

Weymouth Center
555 E Connecticut Ave. | Southern Pines
Cost: FREE | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. November - February | 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. March - October
Directions: Weymouth Center
Notes: Boyd Tract and Paint Hill Tract Map