- Our list of the best things to do in Sanford, North Carolina, features the top 56 nearby activities — including 24 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Sanford, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 15 things to do within the city of Sanford, NC , followed by 42 popular activities in nearby cities, including Southern Pines, Apex, Pittsboro, Fuquay-Varina, Pinehurst, Chapel Hill and Wilmington
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150 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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Located on the University of Carolina's campus, Paul Green Theatre features numerous plays and theatrical performances throughout the year. This includes performances and acts produced by a local company known as the PlayMakers.
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Center for Dramatic Art - UNC Campus, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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Recognized as a lead theater group, PlayMakers Repertory Company performs on the campus of the University of North Carolina. Along with quality productions, this group also offers educational programs for youth in the community.
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Showing a mix of independent films and blockbuster hits, Varsity Theatre offers popcorn with real butter. They typically show 2 movies at a time. Visitors can rent out the theater for fundraisers, birthday parties, and other events.
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill own and manages the beautiful Coker Arboretum. This botanical garden is free to the public and is a wonderful place to enjoy a relaxed weekend afternoon with family and friends.
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Dedicated to the beauty of the stars, the Morehead Planetarium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is located in coveted 'dark sky country,' enabling its telescopes to see much more than those in areas with greater light pollution. The Planetarium is open throughout the year and offers special programs for kids.
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Cary Towne Centre is a shopping mall with vendors that include Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Express, and Gymboree. The location's dining options include Chick-fil-A, Bistro Thai, Dave and Buster's, and The Cookie Store.
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As a renovated 1940s theater, The Cary Downtown Theater offers visitors a 7,000 square foot venue to watch a variety of professional and amateur theatrical performances. Throughout the year, visitors can attend dance recitals, comedy, film showings, and more.
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Pinehurst, North Carolina is home to the Foxfire Golf & Country Club, a luxurious resort with 36 championship holes. There are two complete courses, plus putting and driving facilities and a pro shop. The Foxfire Golf & Country Club also has a spacious lodge and a fine restaurant.
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Godbold Park has walking trails with exercise stations and open spaces to run and play in. Facilities at the park include six tennis courts, two basketball courts, a playground, picnic tables, and restrooms.
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Herb Young Community Center provides opportunities for patrons to engage in their community through fitness classes, recreation activities, camps, athletic programs and other events. The community center is also available for rent for private events.