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A mild climate is inviting year-round in the Pinehurst / Southern Pines area.
The Pinehurst / Southern Pines area hosts premiere and nationally renowned medical care providers
Though historic in charm, Pinehurst / Southern Pines offers excellent institutions of higher learning.
Shop in a plethora of quaint boutiques, orthe many chain and department stores in the area
From cafes and bistros to fine dining and dinner theatres, the area offers an excellent setting for any dining affair
Theater, outdoor musical concerts, NC symphony series, and more
Cinemas in the Pinehurst / Southern Pines area
Sports and recreation resources near Longleaf

Longleaf offers a mild four-season climate...

Climate

 The Pinehurst / Southern Pines area has a year-round climate that is milder and drier than the surrounding areas of North Carolina as a result of a unique combination of its sandy soil, its elevation (600 feet above sea level) and its protection from the Plains by the Appalachian Mountains.

Month
 Mean Temp Mean High Mean Low
January 44.1 55.0 33.5
February 45.6 56.7 33.5
March 51.8 65.7 40.4
April 61.7 74.4 47.8
May 70.0 82.4 55.9
June 75.1 88.9 64.2
July 78.8 90.6 67.5
August 78.0 89.4 66.6
September 72.3 84.4 62.6
October 62.4 75.0 49.5
November 51.9 64.0 39.7
December 43.9 54.6 33.5
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The Pinehurst / Southern Pines area provides exceptional fundamental community services...

Medical Care

 Several hospitals and clinics are at your service accessible in the Sandhills area. The cornerstone of area medical facilities is First Heath Moore Regional Hospital, servicing nearly fifteen NC counties. It is rated in the top 100 health care facilities nationwide. Numerous clinics provide a wide range of specialist, including open-heart surgery teams.

First Health Center for Health & Fitness This extraordinary facility includes an 8-lane 25 yard swimming pool, sauna, steam rooms, indoor track, racquetball courts, free weights and weight/workout equipment, aerobics classes and even a nursery.

Southern Pines Women's Health Center This 9,200-square-foot center emphasizes comfort and confidentiality. The facility provides the latest in technology and a full range of health services conveniently at one site. Three halls accommodate 12 exam rooms and two procedure rooms, plus three ultrasound machines and laboratory services.

Education
Located within a mile of Longleaf, Sandhills Community College offers a nationally recognized landscape gardening program, the only of its kind in the state of North Carolina.

A varied curriculum includes programs toward college transfer in addition to numerous technical and vocational certificate programs, as well as continuing education courses. More than 13,000 students are served annually by the college's Divisions of Curriculum Education and Continuing Education.
There are many national organizations, three libraries, seasonal festivals, a full scope of religious organizations, and special interest groups in the area as well.
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The shops in the historic villages of Southern Pines and Pinehurst offer a full day of entertainment.

Shopping

The tree-lined streets and canopied shops compile a tourist-friendly stretch of downtown clustered with specialized shops and restaurants: a perfect setting for leisure shopping. Especially since parking is free!

The main commercial district downtown Southern Pines consists of 35 to 40 stores open for business over a four- to five- block area. Shops include fine clothing, home accents, boutiques, specialty stores, wine shops, galleries, books, antiques, jewelry, accessories, and gifts. Shopping examples include:

In a more commercial section of the area, you'll find major chain stores and department stores. Several national grocery stores are located in the area as well as a Fresh Market. In addition, local farmer's markets are open on a seasonal basis.

Major Chain Stores

  • Lowes Home Improvement Center
  • Wal-Mart
  • Best Buy
  • SteinMart
  • Bed, Bath & Beyond
  • PetSmart

    • Pinehurst Plaza

    • Belk
    • Goody’s
    • Waldenbooks
    • Pier 1 Imports
    • Talbot's
    • Hallmark
    • Bath & Body Works
    • Rite-Aid
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    Cuisine

    Upscale and casual dining alike are abound in the Pinehurst / Southern Pines area.

    Theos Taverna

    The Magnolia Inn

    Restaurants and Eateries

    Dining options are plentiful ranging from casual fare to gourmet cuisine. There is a variety of restaurants, al fresco cafes, coffee shops, and bakeries. Examples include:

    Theos Taverna - Greek dining al fresco, walls of ivy & statues to recreate a scene in Greece

    Elliotts on Linden

    Ashten's

    Chef Warren's

    The Magnolia Inn - Restored Victorian Era Bed & Breakfast with elegant gourmet dining in the restaurant and a charming English Pub

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    Arts and Entertainment flourish year-round...

    Culture

    The area hosts a wide selection of artistic, cultural and entertaining events including community concerts, film series, theater, NC Symphony series, and children's performances.

    Southern Pines/Pinehurst hosts three different performing arts centers, including Sunrise Theater.

    Entertainment
    The Arts Council is at the forefront of a flourishing community of visual, literary, and performing artists in the region. Weymouth Center, a center for furthering the arts and humanities, is home to North Carolina's Literary Hall of Fame and has an active writer-in-residence program.

    The Pinehurst / Southern Pines area also hosts more than 12 Cinema screens, including Sandhills Cinema 10.

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    Recreation is a very important part of community life in the Pinehurst /Southern Pines region.

    Recreation

    		 The area hosts a wide variety of outdoor activities, including equestrian events & riding facilities, fishing, hiking, golf, tennis, and nearby rivers for canoeing and campgrounds.
    Pinehurst hosted the 1999 and 2005 US Opens, and will again host this event in 2014. Pine Needles Resort was host to the 1996, 2001 and 2007 US Women's Open Championships.

    City Recreation

    		 Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Department is leading the way in the Sandhills area with its Greenway Trail System. The trail currently consists of four greenways compiling 9 miles of hiking and biking accessiblility connecting over 150 acres between Forest Creek, Longleaf, Mill Creek and Reservoir Park. Longleaf Greenway is approximately 1 mile in length. This greenway connects the Pine Grove Village, Talamore and Longleaf neighborhoods to the Reservoir Park and Forest Creek Greenways.Southern Pines plans to add greenways to extend the trail to connect Nick's Creek as well.
    Whether as a participant or a spectator, local activities are abound. Seasonal festivals are held in the historic districts and include antique fairs, ongoing arts and crafts ( such as at Seagrove Potteries), and Springfest. The Tour de Moore international bike race is held each Spring. Numerous equestrian events, major golf and tennis tournaments, and the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens as well as the Weymouth State Park are enjoyed year round by our residents. The North Carolina Zoological Park is one of the country's leading natural habitat zoos and is only 45 minutes away. And only 40 minutes away lies what is believed to be the oldest mountains in America, part of the Uwharrie National Forest .
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