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Southern Pines
Welcome to Southern Pines! History:A Sandy Beginning.
While the central region of North Carolina known as the Sandhills had been settled by Highland Scots since the early 1700s, the area was at first slow to develop. The sandy soil could not produce many crops except the sprawling forests of pine trees, nor was it solid enough to allow easy travel by carriage. With the coming of the railroad in the mid-nineteenth century, however, everything changed.
Suddenly, the pine trees became a cash crop that could be easily harvested and shipped away as lumber and the people traveling through the area on the railroad between the North and Florida discovered Southern Pines as a convenient stopping point.
In 1884, John T. Patrick bought 675 acres of land for a grand total of $1,265, and began forming the town of Southern Pines. The very sandy soil that had hindered the area's development for so long was in fact one of the causes of the Sandhills' pleasant climate, which is drier and milder than the rest of the surrounding state. Patrick's dream for the town – for it to be a health resort – relied on this lovely weather. Even though Patrick's dream was never fully realized, the health aspect was the impetus for the early development of the town. Southern Pines quickly grew into a vibrant and prosperous community and became a favorite winter resort, especially for those seeking to escape the harsh weather of the north.
A Unified Town
Two communities by the name of Southern Pines sprouted up and grew in the later 19th and early 20th centuries:
“East” Southern Pines, home primarily to locals of Scottish descent and seasonal visitors from the north
“West” Southern Pines, one of the first incorporated African American towns in North Carolina
West Southern Pines was annexed into the larger Southern Pines municipality in 1931, bringing with it a rich cultural heritage that we continue to recognize and honor today. The unified town has flourished over the years, surviving world wars, the Depression, and changing economies to become the active community it is today with a shared vision for growth and development.
The Boyd Legacy
The town owes much of its prosperity to the activities of the Boyd family, who resided in the town since the beginning of the 20th century. The first James Boyd, a successful businessman in the steel and railroad industry, made his home in Southern Pines and established the 1,200-acre Weymouth estate. After the World War I, his grandsons, James and Jackson, divided the estate, and James moved to Weymouth to make his own mark on both the family home and the Town of Southern Pines.
This younger James Boyd began his life in Southern Pines by building what would become known as the Weymouth House. In his new home, James wrote his first and most well-known novel, Drums (1925). During his time there, the Weymouth House became a social center for other great writers, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Thomas Wolfe, and Paul Green, beginning a literary tradition in Southern Pines that remains a core aspect of the town’s heritage today. In fact, Weymouth Center, their beautifully restored house and gardens, is now home to numerous cultural programs, including the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame. Visitors may tour the grounds daily and the house during limited hours on weekdays.
James and his wife Katherine left a legacy in Southern Pines and Moore County that extended beyond the literary. They were benefactors to the Moore County Hospital, the Southern Pines Library, the Weymouth Woods Nature Preserve, Penick Village, and Sandhills Community College, to name but a few. Their generosity, culture, and commitment to the community played key roles in our town’s growth and success.
We welcome you to visit our many historic sites around town to experience Southern Pines' history first-hand. Find more information about points of interest at the Southern Pines Welcome Center, which hosts a historic photo display of young Southern Pines and offers local maps and brochures. Learn more at the Moore County Historical Association website, or the office in the Shaw House.
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Southern Pines
Welcome to Southern Pines! History:A Sandy Beginning.
While the central region of North Carolina known as the Sandhills had been settled by Highland Scots since the early 1700s, the area was at first slow to develop. The sandy soil could not produce many crops except the sprawling forests of pine trees, nor was it solid enough to allow easy travel by carriage. With the coming of the railroad in the mid-nineteenth century, however, everything changed.
Suddenly, the pine trees became a cash crop that could be easily harvested and shipped away as lumber and the people traveling through the area on the railroad between the North and Florida discovered Southern Pines as a convenient stopping point.
In 1884, John T. Patrick bought 675 acres of land for a grand total of $1,265, and began forming the town of Southern Pines. The very sandy soil that had hindered the area's development for so long was in fact one of the causes of the Sandhills' pleasant climate, which is drier and milder than the rest of the surrounding state. Patrick's dream for the town – for it to be a health resort – relied on this lovely weather. Even though Patrick's dream was never fully realized, the health aspect was the impetus for the early development of the town. Southern Pines quickly grew into a vibrant and prosperous community and became a favorite winter resort, especially for those seeking to escape the harsh weather of the north.
A Unified Town
Two communities by the name of Southern Pines sprouted up and grew in the later 19th and early 20th centuries:
“East” Southern Pines, home primarily to locals of Scottish descent and seasonal visitors from the north
“West” Southern Pines, one of the first incorporated African American towns in North Carolina
West Southern Pines was annexed into the larger Southern Pines municipality in 1931, bringing with it a rich cultural heritage that we continue to recognize and honor today. The unified town has flourished over the years, surviving world wars, the Depression, and changing economies to become the active community it is today with a shared vision for growth and development.
The Boyd Legacy
The town owes much of its prosperity to the activities of the Boyd family, who resided in the town since the beginning of the 20th century. The first James Boyd, a successful businessman in the steel and railroad industry, made his home in Southern Pines and established the 1,200-acre Weymouth estate. After the World War I, his grandsons, James and Jackson, divided the estate, and James moved to Weymouth to make his own mark on both the family home and the Town of Southern Pines.
This younger James Boyd began his life in Southern Pines by building what would become known as the Weymouth House. In his new home, James wrote his first and most well-known novel, Drums (1925). During his time there, the Weymouth House became a social center for other great writers, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Thomas Wolfe, and Paul Green, beginning a literary tradition in Southern Pines that remains a core aspect of the town’s heritage today. In fact, Weymouth Center, their beautifully restored house and gardens, is now home to numerous cultural programs, including the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame. Visitors may tour the grounds daily and the house during limited hours on weekdays.
James and his wife Katherine left a legacy in Southern Pines and Moore County that extended beyond the literary. They were benefactors to the Moore County Hospital, the Southern Pines Library, the Weymouth Woods Nature Preserve, Penick Village, and Sandhills Community College, to name but a few. Their generosity, culture, and commitment to the community played key roles in our town’s growth and success.
We welcome you to visit our many historic sites around town to experience Southern Pines' history first-hand. Find more information about points of interest at the Southern Pines Welcome Center, which hosts a historic photo display of young Southern Pines and offers local maps and brochures. Learn more at the Moore County Historical Association website, or the office in the Shaw House.
Once you're here, you'll encounter little trouble navigating Southern Pines. Most historic sites and some of our beautiful parks are within walking or biking distance of the downtown shopping district, and we are currently expanding our bicycle and pedestrian greenways. Parking is readily available along the side streets and in select parking lots downtown, and all shopping centers outside of the downtown area have ample parking.
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Southern Pines
Once you're here, you'll encounter little trouble navigating Southern Pines. Most historic sites and some of our beautiful parks are within walking or biking distance of the downtown shopping district, and we are currently expanding our bicycle and pedestrian greenways. Parking is readily available along the side streets and in select parking lots downtown, and all shopping centers outside of the downtown area have ample parking.
Shopping
Shop the historic district of Southern Pines on Broad Street between Connecticut and Indiana, on both sides of the railroad tracks. Trees, flowers and courtyards grace the specialty shops, galleries and cafes for a lovely village atmosphere.
Broad Street Business Center
740 Northwest Broad StreetShop the historic district of Southern Pines on Broad Street between Connecticut and Indiana, on both sides of the railroad tracks. Trees, flowers and courtyards grace the specialty shops, galleries and cafes for a lovely village atmosphere.
Dining
SWANK COFFEE SHOPPE in Southern Pines, North Carolina Serving a variety of espresso, coffee, scones, and more! Swank also offers plenty of wonderful handmade items created by local artisans.
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Downtown
SWANK COFFEE SHOPPE in Southern Pines, North Carolina Serving a variety of espresso, coffee, scones, and more! Swank also offers plenty of wonderful handmade items created by local artisans.
CHAPMANS RESTAURANT. Just 1/2 block from your Airbnb.
Lunch/Dinner
157 E. New Hampshire Ave
https://www.chapmansfoodandspirits.com/menu
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CHAPMANS RESTAURANT. Just 1/2 block from your Airbnb.
Lunch/Dinner
157 E. New Hampshire Ave
https://www.chapmansfoodandspirits.com/menu
ASTHEN'S RESTAURANT Just 1/2 block from your Airbnb.
Dinner
https://www.ashtens.com/menu
140 E. New Hampshire Ave
This popular restaurant & pup has served up delicious food, from "farm to fork" since 1997. Cozy, elegant setting. The foundation of their dishes arrives at their backdoor daily from the local area farmers.
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ASTHEN'S RESTAURANT Just 1/2 block from your Airbnb.
Dinner
https://www.ashtens.com/menu
140 E. New Hampshire Ave
This popular restaurant & pup has served up delicious food, from "farm to fork" since 1997. Cozy, elegant setting. The foundation of their dishes arrives at their backdoor daily from the local area farmers.
BESTY'S CREPES 2 blocks from your Airbnb.
Breakfast/lunch
127 SW Broad Street
https://www.allmenus.com/nc/southern-pines/753998-betsys-crepes/menu/
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BESTY'S CREPES 2 blocks from your Airbnb.
Breakfast/lunch
127 SW Broad Street
https://www.allmenus.com/nc/southern-pines/753998-betsys-crepes/menu/
CHEF WARREN'S RESTAURANT 1 block from your Airbnb.
Dinner
https://chefwarrens.com/menu
215 NE Broad Street
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CHEF WARREN'S RESTAURANT 1 block from your Airbnb.
Dinner
https://chefwarrens.com/menu
215 NE Broad Street
THE BELL TREE RESTAURANT 1 1/2 block from your Airbnb.
Lunch/Dinner/Bar
thebelltreetavern.com/menu
155 NE Broad Street
A classic "tavern of yester-year".
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THE BELL TREE RESTAURANT 1 1/2 block from your Airbnb.
Lunch/Dinner/Bar
thebelltreetavern.com/menu
155 NE Broad Street
A classic "tavern of yester-year".
SoPies NY Pizzeria 2 blocks from your Airbnb.
130 W. New Hampshire Ave, Southern Pines
Bellisimo! A true slice of New York here in the Sandhills since 1991.
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SoPies NY Pizzeria
130 W New Hampshire AveSoPies NY Pizzeria 2 blocks from your Airbnb.
130 W. New Hampshire Ave, Southern Pines
Bellisimo! A true slice of New York here in the Sandhills since 1991.
Bustling storefront drawing daytime diners with a thoughtful menu of sandwiches & salads.
134 NW Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387
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Sweet Basil
134 NW Broad StBustling storefront drawing daytime diners with a thoughtful menu of sandwiches & salads.
134 NW Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Scott's Table is all about quality, fresh ingredients being respected and handled carefully. The choice to bring produce and proteins in from local North Carolina sources ensures that they will be at the peak of their taste profiles.
311 SE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Scott's Table
311 SE Broad StScott's Table is all about quality, fresh ingredients being respected and handled carefully. The choice to bring produce and proteins in from local North Carolina sources ensures that they will be at the peak of their taste profiles.
311 SE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Elegant establishment featuring upscale New American cuisine & fine wines in a romantic atmosphere.
160 W Pennsylvania Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387
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Wolcott's
160 W Pennsylvania AveElegant establishment featuring upscale New American cuisine & fine wines in a romantic atmosphere.
160 W Pennsylvania Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Jaya's Indian Cuisine is the original Indian Restaurant in Southern Pines. Native to the area for over 30 years, our philosophy is to provide our customers with excellent food and exceptional service in an atmosphere that makes you feel right at home.
169 NE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Jaya's Indian Cuisine
Jaya's Indian Cuisine is the original Indian Restaurant in Southern Pines. Native to the area for over 30 years, our philosophy is to provide our customers with excellent food and exceptional service in an atmosphere that makes you feel right at home.
169 NE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Movie Theater
SUNRISE THEATHER 2 blocks from your Airbnb
Movies
https://www.sunrisetheater.com/
250 NW Broad Street
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SUNRISE THEATHER 2 blocks from your Airbnb
Movies
https://www.sunrisetheater.com/
250 NW Broad Street
Sightseeing
SOUTHERN PINE'S FARMER'S MARKET 2 blocks from your Airbnb.
Saturday's 8 am - 12 noon.
Corners of Ashe St./E. New York Ave
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SOUTHERN PINE'S FARMER'S MARKET 2 blocks from your Airbnb.
Saturday's 8 am - 12 noon.
Corners of Ashe St./E. New York Ave
FIRST FRIDAY Downtown Concerts. 2 blocks from your Airbnb.
First Friday is a family-friendly, free concert series in downtown Southern Pines. Concessions benefit the Sunrise Theater.
“First Friday” is a monthly community nonprofit event, for people of all ages in the Southern Pines area. As “First Friday” is a community event, it will be provided for through sponsorship and volunteer effort, will be free of charge to the public, and will be family friendly. Participants will have access to food, beverages, live music and other forms of entertainment, which will enhance the enjoyment of each occasion.
250 NW Broad Street
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FIRST FRIDAY Downtown Concerts. 2 blocks from your Airbnb.
First Friday is a family-friendly, free concert series in downtown Southern Pines. Concessions benefit the Sunrise Theater.
“First Friday” is a monthly community nonprofit event, for people of all ages in the Southern Pines area. As “First Friday” is a community event, it will be provided for through sponsorship and volunteer effort, will be free of charge to the public, and will be family friendly. Participants will have access to food, beverages, live music and other forms of entertainment, which will enhance the enjoyment of each occasion.
250 NW Broad Street
555 Lindbergh Pl, Pinehurst, NC
All nature lovers and gardening enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the beautiful Sandhills Horticultural Gardens in near-by Pinehurst. The gardens are cared for by the horticultural students of Sandhills Community College, who welcome visitors to spend a wonderful hour or two surrounded by beauty. Regardless of which season you choose to visit you will find something to delight the senses. The garden includes several themed areas including the Hackley Woodland Garden, a native wetland trail garden, the rose garden and the Sir Walter Raleigh formal English garden. There is also a dedicated Children’s Garden where little visitors can have educational fun. These wonderful gardens are free to visit – members receive additional perks including lectures, newsletters and more.
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Sandhills Horticultural Gardens
3245 Lindbergh Pl555 Lindbergh Pl, Pinehurst, NC
All nature lovers and gardening enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the beautiful Sandhills Horticultural Gardens in near-by Pinehurst. The gardens are cared for by the horticultural students of Sandhills Community College, who welcome visitors to spend a wonderful hour or two surrounded by beauty. Regardless of which season you choose to visit you will find something to delight the senses. The garden includes several themed areas including the Hackley Woodland Garden, a native wetland trail garden, the rose garden and the Sir Walter Raleigh formal English garden. There is also a dedicated Children’s Garden where little visitors can have educational fun. These wonderful gardens are free to visit – members receive additional perks including lectures, newsletters and more.
156 Northwest Broad Street, Southern Pines
A curious blend of taxidermy, antique tools, creationism, and a purported antediluvian rock.
Creation Museum
156 NW Broad St156 Northwest Broad Street, Southern Pines
A curious blend of taxidermy, antique tools, creationism, and a purported antediluvian rock.
Southern Pines Public Library
170 W Connecticut Ave170 W Connecticut Ave Southern Pines
482 E. Connecticut Ave. Southern Pines, NC
Historic home of the Arts Council of Moore County, the Campbell House Galleries provide three spacious exhibit areas which display the work of a different featured artist(s) each month. Most artwork is offered for sale.
Campbell House
482 E Connecticut Ave482 E. Connecticut Ave. Southern Pines, NC
Historic home of the Arts Council of Moore County, the Campbell House Galleries provide three spacious exhibit areas which display the work of a different featured artist(s) each month. Most artwork is offered for sale.
Sightseeing
300 Reservoir Park Rd, Southern Pines
Trails & a lake for boating or fishing
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Reservoir Park
300 Reservoir Park Rd300 Reservoir Park Rd, Southern Pines
Trails & a lake for boating or fishing
Shaw House, 110 W Morganton Rd, Southern Pines
The Moore County Historical Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing, the rich historical legacy of the towns, cities and surrounding area, of Moore County, North Carolina.
Moore County Historical Association
110 W Morganton RdShaw House, 110 W Morganton Rd, Southern Pines
The Moore County Historical Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing, the rich historical legacy of the towns, cities and surrounding area, of Moore County, North Carolina.
1177 Bethesda Rd, Aberdeen, NC
Malcolm Blue Farm is a historic home and farm in Aberdeen, Moore County, North Carolina. The house is believed to date to 1825, and is a one-story, three bay, frame structure with a simple gable roof and vernacular Federal and Greek Revival style design elements. It has a rear ell and full width front porch. Also on the property are the contributing four small barns, packhouse, well, horse barns, building originally used as a grist mill, and wooden water tower. The property is open to the public as a farm museum. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Malcolm Blue Historical Society
1177 Bethesda Rd1177 Bethesda Rd, Aberdeen, NC
Malcolm Blue Farm is a historic home and farm in Aberdeen, Moore County, North Carolina. The house is believed to date to 1825, and is a one-story, three bay, frame structure with a simple gable roof and vernacular Federal and Greek Revival style design elements. It has a rear ell and full width front porch. Also on the property are the contributing four small barns, packhouse, well, horse barns, building originally used as a grist mill, and wooden water tower. The property is open to the public as a farm museum. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
150 Cherokee Rd, Pinehurst, NC
The Tufts Archives is a non-profit organization that preserves and displays the unique history of Pinehurst, North Carolina, from it’s founding in 1895, to the present.
The archives operates through the generous donations of our patrons, the sale of images and graphics, and specific fundraisers. It is open to the public, researchers, media, and scholars at no charge.
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Tufts Archives
150 Cherokee Rd150 Cherokee Rd, Pinehurst, NC
The Tufts Archives is a non-profit organization that preserves and displays the unique history of Pinehurst, North Carolina, from it’s founding in 1895, to the present.
The archives operates through the generous donations of our patrons, the sale of images and graphics, and specific fundraisers. It is open to the public, researchers, media, and scholars at no charge.
555 E Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines
Who are we? We are a creative enclave celebrating the arts and humanities; a place that welcomes and encourages everyone to revel in learning and sharing; a place that offers experiences that inspire and enrich the community; a place to exchange ideas, to broaden perspectives, and to discover new possibilities.
We are the legacy of author James Boyd and his wife, Katharine Lamont Boyd, who built Boyd House at Weymouth over 100 years ago and envisioned a place with open doors and wide-open spaces; a place filled with artists and writers and creative thinkers; a place filled with life and laughter; a place where friends and community come together with open hearts and minds.
Today, we read and write and listen and learn in the Boyd’s house. We gather and garden and picnic and play on their grounds.
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Weymouth Center For The Arts
555 E Connecticut Ave555 E Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines
Who are we? We are a creative enclave celebrating the arts and humanities; a place that welcomes and encourages everyone to revel in learning and sharing; a place that offers experiences that inspire and enrich the community; a place to exchange ideas, to broaden perspectives, and to discover new possibilities.
We are the legacy of author James Boyd and his wife, Katharine Lamont Boyd, who built Boyd House at Weymouth over 100 years ago and envisioned a place with open doors and wide-open spaces; a place filled with artists and writers and creative thinkers; a place filled with life and laughter; a place where friends and community come together with open hearts and minds.
Today, we read and write and listen and learn in the Boyd’s house. We gather and garden and picnic and play on their grounds.
1024 N Fort Bragg Rd, Southern Pines, NC
Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve is a North Carolina state park in Moore County, North Carolina in the United States. Located near Southern Pines, North Carolina, it covers 915 acres in the Sandhills region of the state
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Weymouth Woods - Sandhills Nature Preserve
1024 N Fort Bragg Rd1024 N Fort Bragg Rd, Southern Pines, NC
Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve is a North Carolina state park in Moore County, North Carolina in the United States. Located near Southern Pines, North Carolina, it covers 915 acres in the Sandhills region of the state
201 Air Tool Drive, Southern Pines, NC
The National Athletic Village is dedicated to promoting health and fitness in the Sandhills community by providing activities and sports for all ages and skill levels. We offer day passes, memberships, sporting events, races, outdoor & indoor activities, sports fields, an indoor court, summer camps, and much more!
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National Athletic Village
201 Air Tool Dr201 Air Tool Drive, Southern Pines, NC
The National Athletic Village is dedicated to promoting health and fitness in the Sandhills community by providing activities and sports for all ages and skill levels. We offer day passes, memberships, sporting events, races, outdoor & indoor activities, sports fields, an indoor court, summer camps, and much more!
200 Beulah Hill Rd S, Pinehurst, NC
This 111-acre equestrian facility has been a winter training center for standardbred horses since 1915. The grounds consist of three training tracks and several center aisle barns with approximately 300 stalls, as well as several paddocks. Champion trotters and pacers train on a choice of tracks, all of which serve as an ideal winter training facility. Available for rent when training is not taking place. Typical events include horse shows, car shows, dog shows, and rugby matches. Also, a memorable venue for concerts, fairs, festivals and other large events.
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Pinehurst Harness Track
200 Beulah Hill Road South200 Beulah Hill Rd S, Pinehurst, NC
This 111-acre equestrian facility has been a winter training center for standardbred horses since 1915. The grounds consist of three training tracks and several center aisle barns with approximately 300 stalls, as well as several paddocks. Champion trotters and pacers train on a choice of tracks, all of which serve as an ideal winter training facility. Available for rent when training is not taking place. Typical events include horse shows, car shows, dog shows, and rugby matches. Also, a memorable venue for concerts, fairs, festivals and other large events.
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The Sandhills Trolley
This May (2023), the Trolley Transit, a hop on, hop off trolley, will be on a trial basis. The idea is a nod to the rail trolley system that carted people from Southern Pines to Pinehurst in the early days of both towns.
In its test phase, the trolley will only be available Thursday through Saturday. There will be designated pickup spots and a QR code at stops that’ll give you an ETA for when it’ll arrive. Travel between Southern Pines, Aberdeen and Pinehurst with a day pass or buy a one-stop pass.