Southern Pines

Southern Pines is one of the most entertaining and dynamic communities in the Sandhills of NC. The private restaurants, the clubs, the New England small town atmosphere, and the local history all make Southern Pines THE place to be for many locals. The perfect mix of modern amenities, shops and entertainment with historical architecture and a wide spread love of local history make this community a fantastic place to live.

Many of the downtown buildings and structures date back to the 1800's, when John T Patrick first founded "Vineland", (later changed to Southern Pines). Whether you're looking for a 4 star restaurant to enjoy a good meal, or a happening night spot to gather with friends and colleagues, Southern Pines has it all. And all of it within walking distance, down the brick cobblestone and sidewalked streets. The finest in collectibles and furniture, one of a kind jewelry, country bookstore, old style ice cream parlor and boutique shops all work perfectly with their surroundings and environment.

The train depot that first brought the doctors and neighbors, from the north, to Southern Pines in the late 1800's is still there, restored and preserved perfectly. The train still runs through Southern Pines today, as it did 100 years ago, and often you'll hear the whistle bellow from Downtown Southern Pines, as it rolls through. The town is laid out with the railroad running straight down the center, and small squares on each block that meet in the middle. Parks and common areas compliment the old downtown atmosphere as well, with easy travel from one to the other.

The community services structures, like the library, post office and local government are top notch and blend perfectly with the feel of the area. The Pilot, our local newspaper since the 1930's, a few select urban style residences and great coffee houses round out the downtown area nicely. The covenants and restrictions for building in the downtown area has kept all new structures consistent with existing structure architecture. There are a even few exciting new urban style loft projects in the works that blend perfectly into the downtown Southern Pines landscape.

The arts scene in Southern Pines has been growing since The Boyd family started entertaining at Weymouth in the early 1900's. The Weymouth Center for the performing arts on Connecticut Ave still draws visitors by the 1000's. Local musicians and music, poetry, paintings, pottery, etc. You can find it all here in one venue or another. Southern Pines has drawn world class artists and writers for many years. Local talent has really started to spread their wings over the last 5 years or so. Many local acts and talent regularly perform at clubs, restaurants, festivals and events throughout the area.

The historic Sunrise Theater shows movies and hosts shows throughout the year. The Sunrise Theater, which started as a hardware store in 1898, has been a movie house since the 1940's. When it was threatened with closing it's doors in the 80's, the Arts Council of Moore County and the public raised enough interest and support to keep the doors open. Today, the Sunrise does quite well and many locals enjoy concerts, plays, movies and shows here year round. The Sunrise Theater can also be rented for your local event or party.

Southern Pines nightlife is electric. Cozy enough for dinner and drinks with friends and family, with enough excitement and venues for partying into the wee hours of the night if you so desire. Live music, good food and drink, cozy spaces and familiar faces. Now that's a recipe for a good time. From a true Irish Pub, to a cozy Tavern with exposed brick walls in the original 1800's building, to one of the first hotels in Southern Pines, completely restored with it's own outdoor venue and pub for drinks and live music. No matter what type of nightlife you're looking for Southern Pines has it all.

On the outskirts of Southern Pines is horse country. Thoroughbreds from all over the world come here to be trained, boarded and bred. Equestrian events have always been a part of the Sandhills, from the early days. Hunt clubs, trials and equestrian events were a favorite past time of many early Southern Pines residents and still are today. The sandy soil and mild year round climate here is an ideal environment for training and showing horses. The Walther Moss Foundation provides miles and miles of riding trails and is a short hack from most of the horse farms in horse country. The horse farms here are among some of the most beautiful anywhere in the country.

Southern Pines lifestyle, atmosphere, amenities and community will keep you coming back. You may come to visit, but you'll want to stay longer. For more on Southern Pines history check here.

 

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