Pinehurst Area Guide
Create Your Personal Pinehurst Lifestyle
The Sandhills of North Carolina is a wonderland of cultural and historic activities and sites. Moore County is an area that began long ago as a tourism destination and has expanded it appeal for those seeking a second home or permanent residence. Symphonies, museums, NC Zoo, summer theaters, theaters, antique fairs, art galleries, pottery shows, event centers, shopping, and many other points of interest are abundant throughout the area.
With the sandy soil of the area enhances the conditions of the many golf course in Moore County - we are home to more than 40 golf courses; it also creats a desireable natural environment for equestrian facilities, bring enthusiasts for those pursuits to the area as well. Several US Olympic Equestrian Team membrs lives, train and coach here. The Pinehurst Harness Track has been the winter training quarters for standard-bred horses since 1915. Owners of horse farms live here year round.
In addition to golf and horses there are many attractions that bring newcomers to the area; our area offers a variety of lifestyle options - something for everyone. Our area offers parks and many recreational activities. If fitness centers are more your style, we have that too! There are things to do and see once, annually when they recur, or as fequently as you care to take advantage of them.
The Pinehurst area rises to the top of the relocation list for many people because it meets so many of their lifestyle choices. If you enjoy the Pinehurst lifestyle -- relaxed but active -- then you'll love it here. Although many who relocate to our area are interested in the Over-50 Lifestyle, lifestyle opportunities are not just for the retired, but also for families and our offers a wealth of opportunities for children and families. Newcomers of all ages will feel welcomed here from the moment they arrive.
Come for a vacation then come back for a lifetime. It is said that once you get the sand of the Sandhills in your shoes, you're "hooked".
Here are some of the many lifestyle options you will find in the Moore County area:
Golf - Pinehurst is often referred to as "The Golf Capital of the World", the PGA US Men's Open has been held here in the 1999 and 2005, and will be back in 2014. Southern Pines was proud to host the Woman's Open in 2001, and the US Amateur in 2007. There are over 40 golf courses within minutes of Pinehurst.
Tennis - Pinehurst Resort offers one of the Top 50 Tennis experiences! They feature 24 courts that host USTA events each year and the US Clay Court Championships were held here, 1994-1996. The courts are lit for night play and a staff of professionals are ready to teach and play tennis to people of all levels. Be sure to visit the Full-Service Pro Shop as well. In Moore County there are over 100 quality courts available and Pinehurst annually hosts the Pinehurst Senior Classi Tournament.
Recreation - Southern Pines Recreation and Parks Department operates a system of parks that include Reservoir Park, Downtown Park, Memorial Park, Morganton Roads Sports Complex, and several pool and trail systems. There is a wide variety of programs and activities including fishing, boating, picnic areas, playgrounds, lighted tennis and basketball courts, horseshoe courts, raquetball courts, shuffle board, volleyball and of course athletic fields.
Education - Moore County offers Lifetime Educuation Opportunities. Sandhills Community College offers continuing education for all ages. Of course the Moore County education system includes award-winning elementary, middle and high schools, both public and private schools.
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