- 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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The spiritual center of Duke University is the Duke Chapel, a massive structure in the English Gothic Revival Style. Its towering spire, intricate stonework and beautiful stained-glass windows also make the chapel a coveted wedding venue.
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Duke University is one of the largest and most respected universities in the United States. It has over 13,000 students and a legendary sports program. Duke's beautiful campus is open to visitors throughout the year.
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2001 Campus Drive, Durham, NC 27708
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Durham, North Carolina's Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is a large art museum on the university campus. In addition to its extensive permanent collection, the museum maintains a thriving exchange program with other academic museums. It also offers many community outreach events and programs for adults …
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Spanning 55 acres, Duke University's Sarah P. Duke Gardens are the aesthetic heart of the institution. The beautifully manicured gardens are always open and free to all visitors. Donations are gratefully accepted.
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Featuring digital projection and stadium seating, Cinemark Theater presents first-run feature films in a theater environment. It also has concessions with food and drinks as well as a game room with arcade machines.
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Duke University's Durham Bulls Athletic Park is the home field of the Durham Bulls, the Minor League baseball team affiliated with the Tampa Bay Rays. Durham Bulls Athletic Park includes a huge parking lot, extensive concessions and 10,000 seats.
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North Carolina's DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center is a performance hall, theater and event space that forms the cultural core of the city. It hosts musicals, plays, band concerts, dance recitals, orchestral concerts and other large-scale events.
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In the heart of downtown Durham, North Carolina, the Carolina Theater presents a wide variety of plays, musicals, concerts, lectures and other intellectual and artistic events. It also screens foreign and independent films.
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A private bar with a strict but casual dress code, Brick City 1796 hosts live music and serves a full array of cocktails and other beverages. The venue features dancing, pool tables, and frequent parties and special events.
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Voted Raleigh's 'Best Place for a Party', Sparians, is a bowling complex for family friendly fun, food, and refreshments. Featuring state-of-the-art lanes and a variety of dining and room rental options plan your event today.