Pinehurst, North Carolina
Pinehurst is a village of 18,256 people in Moore County, North Carolina, founded in 1895.
Why visit Pinehurst
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 73 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Carolina Cinemas Sandhills 10, Aberdeen Historic District, Black-Cole House and Twenty Fore Golf.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Pinehurst
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pinehurst
Pinehurst, officially The Village of Pinehurst, is a village in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,581, up from 13,124 in 2010. "Pinehurst" refers to both the village and the Pinehurst Resort, a golf resort, which has hosted multiple U.S. Open championships in the sport. A large portion of the central village, including the resort complexes, is a National Historic Landmark District, designated in 1996 for its landscape design by Frederick Law Olmsted and its significance in the history of golf in the United States.
From the Wikipedia article Pinehurst, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks12
Aberdeen Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic district in ,Aberdeen North Carolina
Black-Cole House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
James Boyd House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Southern Pines, NC, listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
John Blue House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Lloyd-Howe House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Pinehurst, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Moore County
Malcolm Blue Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Historic home and farm in Aberdeen, Moore County, North Carolina, United States
Pinehurst Race Track
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Race track complex
Shaw House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic home located near Southern Pines, Moore County, North Carolina
Southern Pines Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes73
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.0 mi
200 Brucewood Road, Southern Pines
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa; 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 3.0 mi
194 Brucewood Road, Southern Pines
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa; 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Maguro Hibachi Steakhouse
Restaurant · Japanese · 3.1 mi
204 Brucewood Road, Southern Pines
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa; 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 2.9 mi
10572 US 15/501, Southern Pines
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa; 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 3.0 mi
100 Southern Road, Southern Pines
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa; 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Pine Scone Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.0 mi
116 Brucewood Road, Southern Pines
Mo-Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Purple Penguin Premium Frozen Yogurt
Restaurant · Frozen Yogurt · 3.0 mi
150 Brucewood Road, Southern Pines
Mo-Th 12:00-20:30
The Full Moon Oyster Bar
Restaurant · Seafood · 3.0 mi
134 Brucewood Road, Southern Pines
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 11:30-17:00
The Peach Cobbler Factory
Restaurant · Dessert · 3.0 mi
10574 US Hwy 15-501, Souhern Pines
Mo-Su 12:00-22:00
61 more on the map.
History
In 1895, James Walker Tufts purchased 500 acres (200 ha), and eventually purchased an additional 5,500 acres (2,200 ha), of land for approximately $1.25 per acre in the North Carolina Sandhills, with the vision of building a "health resort for people of modest means". Tufts retained Frederick Law Olmsted to design the village, which features curving lanes and a picturesque central green.
Originally a health retreat titled "Tuftstown" and also "Pinealia" during construction stages in 1895, it expanded and was renamed Pinehurst by December of that year. The name was suggested in a public contest to name a new development in Martha's Vineyard; as it was not selected, Tufts decided to re-appropriate the name for use at his new development in the South. The village saw its first guests in January 1896.
The first golf course at Pinehurst Resort was laid out in 1897–1898. The first championship held at Pinehurst was the United North and South Amateur Championship of 1901. The best known course, Pinehurst No. 2, was designed by Donald Ross and completed in 1907. Pinehurst Race Track was established in 1915. In 1980, the village became a municipality.
From the History section of Pinehurst, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southern Pines-Pinehurst Area
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
155 Partner Circle, Southern Pines
Homewood Suites by Hilton Olmsted Village
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
250 Central Park Avenue, Pinehurst
SpringHill Suites Pinehurst Southern Pines
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
10024 US Highway 15-501, Southern Pines
Churches and places of worship13
Bethesda Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Spaulding Chapel AME Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 1.5 mi
8254 Main Street, Taylortown
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Moore Montessori Community School
School · 4.7 mi
255 S. May Street, Southern Pines
Healthcare12
Pinehurst Medical Clinic Endocrinology
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
4208 Murdocksville Road, West End
Pinehurst Medical Clinic Medical Weight Management
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
4208 Murdocksville Road, West End
Pinehurst Medical Clinic Primary Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
4208 Murdocksville Road, West End
Pinehurst Medical Clinic Rheumatology
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
4204 Murdocksville Road, West End
Map of Pinehurst
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 31°F | 3.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 32°F | 3.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 61°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carthage Wtp (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Moore County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-09-11: Tropical Depression Chantal (Tropical Depression)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Moore County Airport (SOP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Fayetteville 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
- Anderson Creek 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
- Laurinburg 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- Hope Mills 33 mi southeast, about 53 min by car
- Asheboro 40 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Albemarle 42 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lumberton 46 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Holly Springs 48 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fuquay-Varina 49 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Apex 50 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- The Theatre, Pinehurst, Indy beetle, CC0
- Shaw House 2022-06-15, Cohee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SOUTHERN PINES HISTORIC DISTRICT, MOORE COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ABERDEEN HISTORIC DISTRICT, MOORE COUNTY, NC, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Malcolm Blue Farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- JAMES BOYD HOUSE, SOUTHERN PINES, MOORE COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Aberdeen, North Carolina, Donald Lee Pardue, CC BY 2.0
- PINEHURST RACE TRACK, MOORE COUNTY, NC, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LLOYD-HOWE HOUSE, PINEHURST, MOORE COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
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