A unique oasis in Moore County, Southern Pines manages to be a delightful small town while emanating the ambience of a much larger city. With its boutiques, specialty stores, art galleries, and an assortment of dining options sure t appease every culinary craving, downtown appeals to the meandering soul.

Founded with the intent to draw newcomers, Southern Pines was designed to entice weary northern travelers heading south by train. Today’s tourists who choose the train will find the depot’s location in the center of town exceedingly convenient. With a strong equestrian community, athletic complexes, and more than a half dozen parks, Southern Pines courts fitness and recreation. It’s award-winning Pine

Needles Golf Club played host to the U.S. Women’s Open three times in the past 14 years.

The town is home to the 900-acre Weymouth Woods natural preserve, the nearby Weymouth Center for the Performing Arts & Humanities, and the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame, all of which combine to make Southern Pines the cultural and arts center of Moore County. The town also hosts an annual cycling competition, the 100-mile-long Tour de Moore, plus several exciting street festivals such as May’s Springfest. Situated adjacent to Fort Bragg, Southern Pines is desirable for military personnel who want both work proximity and a great family quality of life.