Pinehurst combines Southern charm with a time-honoured passion for golf. Stroll around the charming village filled with New England-style architecture and enjoy a ride on a horse-drawn carriage. The village is anchored by Pinehurst Resort, a prestigious club that’s been hosting golf championships since 1895.
Things to do in Pinehurst
Book a tee time at Pinehurst Resort, one of the most esteemed golf courses in the United States. It’s known as the “Cradle of American Golf” and features a championship layout designed by Donald Ross. Play the legendary No. 2 Course and walk in the footsteps of U.S. Open, PGA and Ryder Cup titleholders.
Off the fairways, you’ll find state-of-the-art leisure facilities. Indulge in luxury spa treatments or rent a bike and explore the landscaped grounds. Enjoy a game of croquet on the emerald-green lawn, test your skills on the pickleball courts or work up a sweat at the indoor fitness centre.
Horse-drawn carriages rumble along the winding streets of the Village of Pinehurst. The master-planned village is a National Historic Landmark and was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the iconic American landscape architect behind Central Park in New York City. New England-style buildings line the streets and house specialty shops, cafes and bistros.
Hike along trails lined with towering longleaf pines in Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve. The park protects a 350-hectare pocket of North Carolina longleaf pines, some more than 100 years old. There’s a good chance to spot local wildlife, including red-cockaded woodpeckers and non-venomous pine snakes.
Getting around Pinehurst
Pinehurst is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot, while horse-drawn carriages are a novel way to get around the village. Pinehurst is in Moore County, a one-hour drive from Fayetteville and two hours from Charlotte. Rental cars offer the freedom to visit Pinehurst and explore Moore County at your own pace. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a two-hour drive away.