- 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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Located nearby Cape Fear River, Riverside Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation facility with separate grass fields for small and large dogs. The park offers shade trees, water stations, dog waste bags and benches.
34.5 Miles
Home to 1,600 specimens from more than 225 different species, the North Carolina Zoo attracts each year more than 700,000 visitors from across the country. It organizes special events, such as The Bear Necessities and The Boo at the Zoo.
34.5 Miles
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536 North Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC 28301
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The verdant, fragrant Cape Fear Botanical Garden covers 77 acres. Founded in 1989, this beautiful institution is a popular tourist attraction and wedding venue. It is also one of North Carolina's most important and influential nature preserves.
34.6 Miles
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2600 Timber Drive, Garner, NC 27529
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Garner's first multiplex cinema, United Artists Garner Towne Square Theater is now closed. The former theater can be found across from the Garner Towne Shopping Center.
34.7 Miles
A nationally acclaimed garden, the J.C Raulston Arboretum is located at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. The garden has been notably listed in the top ten of the '50 most stunning University gardens and arboretums' in the U.S.
35.0 Miles
While there are some outdoor elements to the State Farmers Market in Raleigh, most of the vendors and events are held in climate controlled buildings for the comfort of merchandisers and shoppers. Most of the market is held in the 30,000 square foot Farmers Building.
35.0 Miles
Featuring Dolby Digital audio in all five auditoriums, Mission Valley Cinemas is a local movie theater specializing in showing the latest major Hollywood films. The theater is popular among students from the nearby NC State University campus.
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Centennial Park is a great location for a large family gathering. The shelter seats 50 people and is equipped with two soccer fields, a small walking trail, and a playground.
35.2 Miles
The North Carolina Museum of Art features African, American, Egyptian, and European art, including 30 works by Auguste Rodin. The museum also has a 164-acre outside statue and trail area.
35.4 Miles
AMF Durham Lanes offers traditional bowling on 32 lanes along with a bar and meeting room with a capacity of up to 36 people. They also feature arcades, pool or air hockey, group events, birthday parties and a Pro Shop.