Moore district, North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Pinehurst

Pinehurst is a town in Moore district, North Carolina, United States, home to about 15,752 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage, 4 churches and 6 museums. The must-see places are Goodwin State Forest (20 km), McArthur Lake (24 km) and Endor Iron Furnance (Civil War Era) (57 km).

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Pinehurst, North Carolina
Pinehurst, Moore district, North Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pinehurst at a glance

Location
Moore district, North Carolina, United States
Population
about 15,752
Coordinates
35.1954° N, 79.4695° W
Places within 50 km
51 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Pinehurst

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pinehurst

87 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pinehurst. The closest is Pinehurst Water Supply Reservoir (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Pinehurst

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pinehurst. The closest is Malcolm Blue Farm (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Pinehurst

36 churches within 100 km of Pinehurst. The closest is Mount Carmel Church (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Pinehurst

22 museums within 100 km of Pinehurst. The closest is Grist Mill (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Pinehurst

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Pinehurst. The closest is Falls Overlook Structure (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pinehurst

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pinehurst. The closest is Goodwin State Forest (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Pinehurst

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pinehurst
  2. 3 km Pinehurst Water Supply Reservoir · reservoir, Marlboro
  3. 17 km Goodwin State Forest · nature spot, Moore
  4. 18 km Sandhills Horticultural Gardens · garden, Marlboro
  5. 18 km McArthur Lake · lake, Marlboro
  6. 20 km Watson Lake · lake, Marlboro
  7. 5 km Back to Pinehurst

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How to reach Pinehurst

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pinehurst by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2587Pinehurst Water Supply Reservoir (3 km)
    Forts & heritage944Malcolm Blue Farm (11 km)
    Churches436Mount Carmel Church (22 km)
    Museums622Grist Mill (11 km)
    Waterfalls316Falls Overlook Structure (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens110Goodwin State Forest (20 km)
    Parks27Sandhills Horticultural Gardens (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Sandstone Hill (25 km)
    Other attractions02Market House (70 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02McKay Island (71 km)
    Caves01The Beast Cave (75 km)

    Pinehurst: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pinehurst?

    Goodwin State Forest (nature spot, about 20 km), Pinehurst Water Supply Reservoir (reservoir, about 3 km), McArthur Lake (lake, about 24 km), Watson Lake (lake, about 5 km), Sandhills Horticultural Gardens (garden, about 8 km), Falls Overlook Structure (waterfall, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pinehurst?

    51 places on Spotwander: 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 6 museums, 3 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pinehurst?

    Pinehurst Water Supply Reservoir, about 3 km by road; Watson Lake (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pinehurst?

    Malcolm Blue Farm, about 11 km by road; Bethesda Farmhouse (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pinehurst?

    Mount Carmel Church, about 22 km by road; Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pinehurst?

    Start in Pinehurst, visit Pinehurst Water Supply Reservoir, then Goodwin State Forest, then Sandhills Horticultural Gardens, then McArthur Lake, then Watson Lake, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pinehurst?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Pinehurst

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pinehurst’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pinehurst on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.