Southern Pines, North Carolina Offers Small Town Southern Charm

Southern Pines, North Carolina is located approximatelyPines we have very moderate weather all year long.
60 miles south of Raleigh. It is adjacent to the worldThat means we're always open for golf.
renowned Pinehurst golf resort. Many who come toThe Aspen of Equestrian Activities
this area for a visit or to play golf, end up falling in loveSouthern Pines is also known as a horse lover's
with Southern Pines and the old southern townparadise. The area's temperate weather and ideal
atmosphere.sandy footing has attracted a large concentration of
Southern Pines was founded around 1820 as a trainequestrian enthusiasts. What is commonly known as
stop from the north and south. In fact, the railroad"horse country" generally refers to an area right
tracks run in the middle of the historic town. Througharound Southern Pines and includes the well known
the year this charming town has developed into aWalthour-Moss Foundation, which offers 4500 acres
resort community offering the best in golf and horseof longleaf pine forest dedicated to equestrian pursuits.
activities.There are world-class trainers, the best veterinarian
Many moved here to retire, but in the last decadeprofessionals available, and an abundance of tack
numerous professionals, with their families, areshops and other proprietors serving horse owners and
escaping the urban sprawl for the tranquil lifestyletheir needs.
found in Southern Pines. Its eclectic neighborhoodsExceptional Real Estate Opportunities
surround a quaint and inviting historic business/shoppingReal estate properties in Southern Pines are available
village with tree lined streets, restaurants to satisfy anyfor every demographic category, ranging from upscale
appetite, coffee shops, art galleries and boutique shopsfamily sized homes in quiet, gracious neighborhoods to
that offer a full range of clothing and gift items.somewhat smaller retiree residences lining the
There is always some activity going on downtown,fairways of the numerous golf courses in the area. On
such as the annual Blues Crawl, Spring Fest, Tour dethe outskirts of Southern Pines, you will find beautiful
Moore, Fall Fest and the New Years Eve celebration,horse farms. For those who are looking for casual
First Night. If you like to commune with nature, withinliving in a golf community, horse country, or retirement
the city is the 500-acre Weymouth Woods, a wildlifevenue, Southern Pines is a "must see" in North Carolina.
refuge and long leaf pine forest offering hiking andSouthern Pines combines the north and south, old and
educational nature programs. A popular attraction isnew. It is especially appealing to both its residents and
the Sunrise Theatre, offering a variety of live music,to those who visit. Southern Pines has a unique
avante garde movies and theatrical plays.shopping hospitality. You can enjoy the quaint Broad
Southern Pines Golf CoursesStreet downtown area, which looks the same as it did
Pinehurst may be known as the golf capital of theyears ago, or you can visit the newer modern
world, but Southern Pines also has its own world classshopping areas. The attraction for the town is its horse
courses. For example, there are three golf coursesfarms, festivals, golf courses and street fairs. Anyone
designed by the legendary Donald Ross. He is bestinterested in combining city life with the charm of a
known for designing the Pinehurst #2 course, whichsmall town will feel right at home.
hosted two U.S. Opens recently. In Southern Pines heTwo of the most appealing features of Southern
designed the Southern Pines Country Club, PinePines real estate are the reasonable prices and the
Needles and Mid-Pines. Pines Needles has been homelow property taxes. For those moving from big cities
to the U.S. Women's Open for a number of years. Inthey are pleasantly surprised what their money can
addition, there are three Arnold Palmer courses, thebuy. You can get considerably more home and land
Talamore, Mid-South, and The Carolina. In Southernfor less.