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Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines is a town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 15,545 as of the 2020 census, up from 12,334 in 2010.

Type CityPopulation 15,545

Why go

  • Town in North Carolina, United States.
  • Served by Moore County Airport (SOP).

History

Southern Pines is a town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 15,545 as of the 2020 census, up from 12,334 in 2010.

Airports

Pope Field (POB) 21 mi to the centre
Fort Bragg, NC, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Moore County Airport (SOP) 4.3 mi to the centre
Carthage, NC, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Laurinburg Maxton Airport (MXE) 26 mi to the centre
Maxton, NC, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Holland Drop Zone Airstrip 5.8 mi to the centre
Fort Bragg, NC, US
Outdoor
Nijmegen UAS Launch and Recovery Site 6.3 mi to the centre
Fort Bragg, NC, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Southern Pines, North Carolina
Southern Pines, North Carolina
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Moore County Airport (SOP); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Southern Pines, North Carolina. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Amtrak
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Greyhound
Intercity coach
Jefferson Lines
Intercity coach
MegaBus
Intercity coach
Trailways
Intercity coach