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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.

Where to stay

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1855 N May St, Southern Pines, NC 28387 · twinfieldsevents.com
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48 Talamore Dr, Southern Pines, NC 28387 · talamoregolfresort.com
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790 E Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387 · duncraigmanornc.com
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1010 Midland Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387 · midpinesinn.com
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150 W New Hampshire Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387 · thecarolinaexperience.com
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408 W Morganton Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387 · choicehotels.com
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1930 N Poplar St, Southern Pines, NC 28387 · travelresorts.com
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805 SW Service Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387 · choicehotels.com
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2796 Camp Easter Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387
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945 S Gaines St, Southern Pines, NC 28387
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2222 N May St, Southern Pines, NC 28387
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Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1900 North Sandhills Boulevard, Aberdeen, 28315 · bk.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 265 Turner Street, Aberdeen, 28315 · chick-fil-a.com
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Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 09:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 118 Brucewood Road, Southern Pines, 28387 · locations.cleanjuice.com
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1798 North Sandhills Boulevard, Aberdeen, 28315 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
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Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 · 10840 15-501, Southern Pines, 28387 · restaurants.ihop.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 444 Mill Creek Road, Carthage, 28327 · jerseymikes.com
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa; 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00 · 194 Brucewood Road, Southern Pines, 28387 · longhornsteakhouse.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 360 Capital Drive, Carthage, 28327 · marcos.com
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Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1088-700 Us15-501 Highway, Aberdeen, 28315 · locations.moes.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa; 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00 · 10572 US 15/501, Southern Pines, 28387 · olivegarden.com
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American, Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa; 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 100 Southern Road, Southern… · locations.outback.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 400 Mill Creek Road, Carthage, 28327 · starbucks.com
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-03:00; Su 08:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 11145 Highway 15, Aberdeen, 28315 · locations.tacobell.com
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Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 16:00-20:00 · 210 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Southern Pines, 28387 · banhsenstreetfoodnoodlebar.com
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 10564 US 15-501, Southern Pines, 28387 · dickeys.com
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa; 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 204 Brucewood Road, Southern Pines, 28387 · magurohibachi.com
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Bistro, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-14:30; Su 09:00-13:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning · 2160 Midland Road, Pinehurst, 28374 · midlandbistro.com
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:15; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:45 · 444 Mill Creek Road, Carthage, 28327 · numberonechinanc.com
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Frozen Yogurt, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-20:30 · 150 Brucewood Road, Southern Pines, 28387 · purplepenguinfroyo.com
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Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-14:30, Tu-Fr 17:00-21:00, Sa 16:30-21:00, Su 11:30-14:30, Su 17:00-21:00 · 1404 North Sandhills Boulevard,… · thaiorchidus1.com
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 11:30-17:00 · 134 Brucewood Road, Southern Pines, 28387 · fullmoonoysterbar.com
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Dessert, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · 10574 US Hwy 15-501, Souhern Pines, 28387 · peachcobblerfactory.com
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 239 Carolina Green Parkway, Southern Pines, 28387 · bibibop.com
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Guatemalan, Restaurant · Guatemalan restaurant · 106 West South Street, Aberdeen, 28315 · elchapintogo.com
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Ice Cream · ice cream · 231 Carolina Green Parkway, Southern Pines, 28387 · goodberrys.com
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Restaurant · restaurant · 127 Southwest Broad Street, Southern Pines, 28387 · betsys-crepes.club
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Cafe · cafe · 132 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Southern Pines, 28387 · santesouthernpines.com
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Biergarten · biergarten · 901 Southwest Broad Street, Southern Pines, 28387
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 10840 15-501, Southern Pines, 28387 · restaurants.fiveguys.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 160 Partner Circle, Southern Pines, 28387 · zaxbys.com
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Juice, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 10:00-15:00 · 215 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Southern Pines, 28387 · berribowlful.com
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Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 10862 15-501 Highway, Southern Pines, 28315 · locations.panerabread.com
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 1301 North Sandhills Boulevard, Aberdeen, 28315
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 10:30-24:00; Th-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 1802 Sandhills Boulevard North, Aberdeen, 28315 · locations.papajohns.com
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Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-17:00 Features: vegetarian options, air conditioning · 207 West Morganton Road · habanerostaquerianc.com
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Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant · 615 Southeast Broad Street, Southern Pines, 28387 · vitosnc.com
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · locations.wafflehouse.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 08:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 116 Brucewood Road, Southern Pines, 28387 · pinesconecafe.com
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Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant · 170 Partner Circle, Southern Pines, 28387
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 130 Southwest Broad Street, Southern Pines, 28387 · embersbbq.com
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · 1505 North Sandhills Boulevard, Aberdeen, 28315
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 190 Partner Circle, Southern Pines, 28387
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 290 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Southern Pines, 28387 · busaba-nc.com
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Ice Cream · ice cream · 176 Northwest Broad Street, Southern Pines, 28387 · icecreamparlorrestaurant.com
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Holland Drop Zone Airstrip 5.8 mi to the centre
Fort Bragg, NC, US
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Nijmegen UAS Launch and Recovery Site 6.3 mi to the centre
Fort Bragg, NC, US
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Where things are

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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

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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