Pinehurst, South Carolina: Activities

In addition to Pinehurst's world famous status as a golf destination, the area also has a number of alternative pursuits to satisfy everyone. Some of the more enjoyable activities are listed below:

Equestrian Activities

Pinehurst Livery Stable (Carriage Rides)
N.C. 5, Pinehurst. (910) 235-8456
Tour around the Village starting and finishing at Pinehurst Hotel. Available Wed.-Sun. by appointment. $15/person for half-hour tour.

Ft. Bragg Riding Stables
Corner of Reilly St. and Butner Rd., Fayetteville. (910) 396-4510
Stable offers open riding, lessons, pony rides, trail rides and hayrides. Open Thur.-Mon. (9am-5pm summer, 9am-4pm winter). Fees include 45-min. quided tour. Call ahead for groups of 10 or more.

Prancing Horse
Vass. (910) 245-3220
Therapeutic horseback riding for those with disabilities. 9am-5pm weekdays or by appointment. Contact Ronni Meltzer for details/directions.

Fishing

Aberdeen Lake
U.S. 1, Aberdeen. (910) 944-5902
Bass, sunfish.

Heritage
U.S. 1 N. to Carthage Rd. (+4 mi.). (910) 949-3433
Bass, crappie, birm, catfish.

Lakeview Lake
U.S. 1 at Lakeview.
Bass, crappie.

Reservoir Park (Southern Pines)
N.C. 22 (near airport). (910) 692-2463
Bass, brim, crappie.

McKinney Fish Hatchery
U.S. 1 S., Hoffman. (910) 895-5330
Open to public during daylight hours daily year-round. Free. McKinney Lake also offers fishing: Bass, crappie, brim, catfish, bluegill.

Golf-related Activities

Carolina Custom Golf Driving Range
U.S. 15-501 (next to Visitors Center), Southern Pines. (910) 695-1670

Knollwood Driving Range
Midland Rd. (at Pennsylvania Ave.), Southern Pines. (910) 692-3572

Pinehurst Resort Golf School
Pinehurst. (800) ITS-GOLF

Pinewild Golf School
Pinehurst. (800) 523-1499, (910) 295-5145

Pine Needles Golf School
Southern Pines. (800) 747-7272, (910) 692-7111

Woodlake Country Club Golf School
Vass. (800) 334-1126

Mid Pines (Group Golf Lessons)
Southern Pines. (800) 323-2114; (910)692-2114

Golf Lessons (Individual)
Check with a golf professional at any area golf course for availability, rates and appointments.

Mini Pines
U.S. 1 North (near Penn. Ave.), Southern Pines. (910) 692-4332
18-hole par-64 minature golf course, plus 800-ft. Go-Kart track and baseball/softball batting cages. Entire facility lighted. Snacks & group discounts available. Open seasonal hours year-round, including holidays (call ahead).

Spa & Massage Facilities

A Touch of Health
130 W. Indiana Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-0805

All New You Salon & Spa
1345 Town & Country Shopping Center, Aberdeen. (910)944-8888

Body Harmony Massage Therapy
375 SE Broad St., Southern Pines. (910)692-1942

Genevieve Skin Care & Day Spa
570 Pinehurst South, Pinehurst. (910)295-3805

Heaven On Earth Body Therapies, Inc.
165 Page Rd., Pinehurst. (910)295-5800

In Touch Massage Therapy
150 E. New Hampshire, Southern Pines. (910)695-8850

Massage Works
175 W. New Hampshire, Southern Pines. (910)693-1553

Thee Salon and Day Spa
650 Broad St., Southern Pines. (910)692-9144

Yoga in the Sandhills
5374 Niagara-Carthage Rd., Southern Pines. (910)692-5593

Parks

Aberdeen Lake
U.S. 1, Aberdeen. (910)944-5902
Public facilities include tennis courts (2 lighted available until 11pm; no fee) and volleyball courts, picnic area, playground, walking trail and lake for fishing (state license required). Open year-round, sunrise to sunset. Free.

Heritage
Whispering Pines. (910)949-0343
Swimming in season.

Reservoir Park (Southern Pines)
N.C. 22, Southern Pines. (910) 692-2463
Picnic shelter & tables with fitness trail beside lake. No swimming but fishing allowed under city/state regulations. Free.

Tennis

Almost 100 quality tennis courts are available to the public throughout the area, offering a variety in composition and location, but also may vary in cost to use. Many more are available to guests at various area resorts. Call ahead to check availability, cost and regulations, if any, before planning to play.

Aberdeen Lake
(910) 944-5902

Downtown Park (Southern Pines)
(910) 692-2463

Lawn & Tennis Club of N.C.
(910) 692-7270

Pinehurst Resort & Country Club Tennis Club
(910) 295-8556

Sandhills Community College
(910) 692-6185

Seven Lakes Tennis Club
(910) 673-1096

Lawn & Tennis Club of N.C.
(910) 692-7270
Daily fee for visitors. Certified instruction available.

Pinehurst Resort & Country Club
(910) 295-8556
Hourly fees for play and certified instuction; daily clinics and night play available. Tennis attire required; equipment available for rent.

And More...

Canoeing
Lumber River State Park
Orrum (off U.S. 74 east). (910) 628-9844
Canoeing possible on 115 miles of Lumber River; water current is about 1-2mph; no rapids; some hazards. At least 2 dozen launch points. Park rangers advise wearing lifevests and leaving itinerary with someone. Park also offers fishing, primitive camping and opportunities for viewing wildlife such as deer, wood ducks and otters.

Sandhills Skeet and Trap Club
Located on the Millstone 4-H Camp facility near Ellerbe, NC. (910) 652-3859
Wed., Fri., Sat. & Sun. 12-4 PM. Cost is $5 per person. Must provide own rifle. Call for information on activities and membership or write to: Sandhills Skeet & Trap Club, PO Box 5454, Pinehurst, NC 28374.

Raeford Skydiving Services
138 Airport Drive, Raeford. (910) 875-3303
Tandem and solo skydiving offered. Many of the instructors are members of the elite U.S. Army Golden Knights Skydiving Team.

Swimming
Many area hotels & resorts have outdoor pools for their guests; Fairway Motel has an indoor facility.