The best of the north and the
south fuse beautifully within the
Village of Pinehurst. Conceived in
the late 1890s as a winter resort for
“snowbirds,” the downtown village
maintains the New England charm
that inspired it. Designed by famed
landscape architect Frederick Law
Olmsted, Pinehurst is a walkable
village featuring boutiques, fine and
casual dining, and a variety of hotels,
including the four-diamond rated
Pinehurst Resort and Spa. Pinehurst
claims eight championship golf
courses, and the renowned Pinehurst
No. 2 will host the U.S. Open
for the third time in 2014. In 1996,
the Village was named a National
Historic Landmark, particularly
notable as it is the only golf-related
designation in the country. While
Pinehurst is consistently rated one
of the top three golf destinations in
the world, there are certainly ample
diversions for non-golfers. With
world-class tennis facilities, three
championship croquet courts, and
lawn bowling, residents and visitors
enjoy exceptional recreational
opportunities. Horse enthusiasts
flock to the Pinehurst Harness
Track, host to equine activities
ranging from dressage to jumping
shows, while Pinehurst’s younger
residents appreciate the castleinspired
Camelot Playground and
the Rassie Wicker Park hockey rink.
Special events abound throughout
the year, from the Holly Arts and
Crafts Festival to the Dickensian
family tree-lighting and sing-along.