Welcome to the Village of Pinehurst and the surrounding Sandhills.  With a population of over 70,000, the Sandhills offers the best of two worlds with small town charm and metropolitan amenities.  Golf is a tradition and a way of life here, with over 40 Championship courses.  Arts, history, botanical gardens, community festivals and unique village shops all combine to make the Sandhills a special place to live and visit.  Known for its sandy soil and gently rolling hills, the region's mild climate makes life pleasant all year round!  Outlined below are just a few places around the Sandhills which make our community special.

Area Tour

	Pinehurst No.2 - Site of the 1999 & 2005 U.S. Open: Donald Ross called it "the fairest test of championship golf I have ever designed"  Constructed in 1907 Pinehurst No. 2 is one of the few consensus Top 10 golf courses in the country.  Pictured is Legend Jack Nicklaus during the 1999 U.S. Open.
	Pinehurst Livery Stable - Explore the beauty and charm of Pinehurst Village in a horse-drawn carriage ride.  Departing from Pinehurst Resort's Carolina Hotel, a Stable master will narrate the history behind our quaint Village during a 30-minute stroll through shady country lanes.
	Lake Pinehurst - Situated just minutes from The Village of Pinehurst is Lake Pinehurst.  Pinehurst C.C. Members and Resort guest can take advantage of the 210 acre Lake which amenities include swimming, sailing, fishing, and even beach volleyball.
	The Theatre Building - Built in 1922 at a cost of $80,000 the "Theatre" opened February 23rd, 1923 to a glittering audience of Pinehurst elite.  The handsome structure on the corner of Chinquapin and Village Green West was primarily built for the Silver Screen.  Today the Historic building is home to some of the finest shops and restaurants in the Village.
	Pinehurst Harness Track - The 110+ acre harness track complex is the oldest continuously operating equine sports facility in North Carolina.  Events include annual spring Matinee Races, horse shows and polo matches.  Included on the property is the historic Fair Barn which was built in 1917 and is currently undergoing restoration.
	Reservoir Park - If you love the outdoors, you're sure to have a pleasant experience at Southern Pines Reservoir Park.  Take a picnic, catch some fish, feed the ducks, or enjoy a 1.3 mile nature walk around the lake perimeter.  From sunrise to sunset you'll find no better place to relax.
	First Health Of The Carolinas - Sandhills residents have access to quality healthcare facilities, including a regional hospital and numerous specialized clinics usually found only in larger metropolitan cities.  First Health of the Carolinas Hospital was recently named one of the top 100 hospital in the U.S.  It has more than 200 physicians, and a professional staff of over 2,500.
	Seagrove Pottery - No other state has so deep and dynamic tradition in pottery as North Carolina.  Seagrove, N.C., located just a short drive northwest of Pinehurst, is one of the largest communities of working potters in the United States.  At the centralized Potter Center you'll find an excellent representation of the diverse styles and techniques offered throughout the region.
	N.C. Zoological Park - With more than 500 acres in its African and North American continental regions, the N.C. Zoo is a great place of wonder and discovery.  It is the country's largest and finest walk-through natural-habitat zoo.  Located approximately 45 minutes from Pinehurst,  the Zoo is a host to many popular animals including polar bears, elk, elephants, gorillas, giraffes, zebras, and dozens of tropical birds.